Trail Blazers Billionaire Owner Doubles Down After 'Cheap' Accusations
Summary
Tom Dundon, the new owner of the Portland Trail Blazers basketball team, defended his choices after fans and media accused him of being cheap. He explained that his decisions, like limiting hotel stays and not traveling with two-way players, were meant to be practical and resourceful, not to save money unnecessarily.Key Facts
- Tom Dundon owns the Portland Trail Blazers and also the Carolina Hurricanes hockey team.
- He faced criticism for how he managed team travel and accommodations during the playoffs.
- Staff had to check out of their hotel by noon and wait in the lobby instead of having a late checkout.
- Two-way players, who can play both in the NBA and its minor league, were not taken on the playoff trip.
- Dundon said he didn’t want to waste $100 million just to avoid being called cheap.
- He provided a hotel ballroom and free food for the staff to use while waiting.
- Dundon admitted he made a mistake by applying hockey travel habits to basketball.
- He said NHL teams don’t travel with extra people to avoid distractions, but NBA teams handle travel differently.
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