I think Barrett got caught out here by playing the straight man to Rice's "Shit My Dad Says" schtick. Barrett is the kind of guy who plays well off of whomever is next to him. When he does radio interviews with various local sports folks, he's well-respected and shows a good understanding of the game. He's not going to give anything away because Paul Allen signs his checks, but he had good insight and anecdotes. I think they could've brought in another analyst and Barrett would've run with that, too. I hope he lands on his feet somewhere. 

Moreover I pray the Blazers don't bring in some over-zealous announcing duo. I too would like more X's and O's, but since Wheeler was the only person left standing in the broadcasts, I have a bad feeling we'll get more "BOOM SHAKALAKA," and "THAT THREE HAS LEFT POPOVICH CONFUSED, CONFOUNDED AND CARNIVOROUS!!!" (Or something.)