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Tom Dundon Tells Blazers Season Ticket Holders He Intends to 'Bring a Championship to Portland'
Dundon said he wants to deliver a title while the team seeks $585 million in public funds for Moda Center renovations.
- On Tuesday, Tom Dundon, owner of the Portland Trail Blazers, emailed season ticket holders, pledging to bring a championship to Portland.
- Since taking ownership last season, Dundon has faced scrutiny for organizational changes, including layoffs that impacted 70 employees this past summer.
- The ownership group is seeking $585 million in public funds to renovate the Moda Center, aiming to keep the facility among the NBA's best.
- While the state of Oregon, Multnomah County, and the city of Portland have agreed on funding, the ownership group must still finalize a lease agreement.
- Comparing the fanbase to his time with the Carolina Hurricanes, Dundon wrote, "On the arena, our focus is the long term.
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Tom Dundon tells Blazers season ticket holders he intends to 'bring a championship to Portland'
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — New Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon told season ticket holders that he intends to bring a championship to Portland. Dundon, who took over as the team's new owner at the end of last season, has come under fire for some of his initial moves, including sweeping layoffs within the organization and [...]
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New Portland Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon said in a letter to NBA season ticket holders that he intends to bring the team a championship. He did so via an email to those who attend every game.
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