Lamar Hurd is a host for NBC Sports Northwest and hosts the weekly show, "Hurd Mentality," which shines a light on positivity and acts of gratitude and kindness throughout the Portland-metro community. Lamar is also a TV analyst for Portland Trail Blazer broadcasts.
Hurd played basketball for Oregon State University from 2002-2006 and currently is an Oregon State University Board of Trustee member. Hurd joined the Trail Blazers broadcasting team following his time as a college basketball analyst with the Pac-12 Network and ESPN. Hurd has been closely involved in various youth programs since he moved to the Portland area in 2007.