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In a world where far too many people languish in jobs they do only because they must, Brian Buck is one lucky guy. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWhen I moved to Portland,\u201d he explains, \u201cI applied for a position at Washington County to be a juvenile probation administrator. I was also a part-time bouncer and substitute teacher.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Then, serendipity struck.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI eventually became a sales rep for the Portland Trailblazers and I was freaking out because it was so awesome,\u201d he says. \u201cI play ball, so this was the next best thing, in my opinion, to playing on the court.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Although he started out as a part-time sales rep, Brian would eventually find himself moving into a full-time position, shedding his other jobs to work in outside sales for the Trailblazers organization.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cNow, I work with companies and individuals selling ticket and suite packages,\u201d he says, before adding, \u201cSo if anyone is interested in any of my ticket packages\u2026\u201d his voice trails off, ending in a chuckle. <\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019ll go ahead finish it for him. His email address is <\/span>Brian.Buck@trailblazers.com<\/span><\/a> and his office number is (503) 963-3944. Shameless plug: Complete.<\/span><\/p>\n

Surely, working for the Trailblazers, Brian has some great stories about fun times with Portland\u2019s most revered professional sports team.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI remember a time when the guys were getting ready to go out onto the court and Lamarcus Aldridge starts talking about farts,\u201d he says with a laugh. \u201cIn my eyes, you wouldn\u2019t think these guys would talk like that. Then I realized he was twenty-something,\u201d he finishes.<\/span><\/p>\n

He then recounts another time when Damian Lillard rented out an entire movie theater for the entire staff, from full-time to part-time and interns, to watch the new Jack Reacher movie. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI thought that was a really cool gesture by him,\u201d Brian says. <\/span><\/p>\n

The best story, however, is also the funniest. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cOne time I was walking around with Thomas Robinson and I swear he had the worst breath ever,\u201d Brian says in sort of a hushed whisper, as though Robinson might be on the line. Does he know this article will be published for all to see?<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cSo, I was like, \u2018Hey, bro,\u2019 and discretely handed him a tic tac,\u201d he says, chuckling.<\/span><\/p>\n

And yet, it isn\u2019t just his dream job and fun times with sport celebrities that keeps Brian in Portland. Despite its ills, he\u2019s a big fan of the city. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m from Minneapolis, Minnesota, born and raised,\u201d he says, \u201cbut I wanted a change from the Midwest.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

After one of his friends suggested he head to the Coast, either East or West, Brian found himself in Portland, which is close enough to the coast to count. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI think Portland is a great city, both health-wise and environmentally,\u201d he says. \u201cIt\u2019s not as diverse as it could be, but it\u2019s working on being accepting of others and ultimately, I think the city is great.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

With <\/span>PDX People<\/span><\/a> like Brian Buck bringing their talents and charms to our fair city, it\u2019s sure to remain great for some time. In the meantime, support your hometown team and give Brian Buck a call for all your Portland Trailblazer season ticket needs. <\/span><\/p>\n

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William Bessette<\/strong> \u2013 PDX People Contributor<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

<\/a>William Bessette is a journalist and freelance writer who has been covering politics, entertainment, culture and travel for over thirteen years. When he\u2019s not profiling Portland-area restaurants and residents, you can find him reporting on national and international travel and eco-tourism through his travel brand, <\/em><\/strong>Floppy Hat Adventures<\/em><\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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