Tom Dundon Tries to Spark Trail Blazers on Day One
Blazer's Edge • • sports
Key Points:
- Tom Dundon began his tenure as governor of the Portland Trail Blazers on March 31, 2026, attending the team's 114-104 win over the Los Angeles Clippers and giving an interview to The Athletic's Jason Quick.
- Dundon emphasized raising standards, commitment to excellence, and daily improvement in his brief motivational message to the players, highlighting his expectation for consistent effort and intensity.
- He stressed the importance of employees fighting for their jobs regardless of new ownership, signaling a no-nonsense approach to workplace mentality within the organization.
- On the topic of the Blazers' future in Portland and the aging Moda Center, Dundon expressed confidence in securing a publicly-funded arena renovation, citing the team's 20-year commitment to the city as sufficient justification.
- Dundon dismissed rumors about the team relocating, stating that no time has been spent considering a move and that efforts remain focused solely on the arena renovation project.
