Tom Dundon Cuts Playoff T‑Shirts for Trail Blazers
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- Tom Dundon canceled free playoff T‑shirts for the home crowd at Game 3 on Friday, opting for an unnamed alternative.
- The Rose Garden Report said the Blazers did not send their two‑way players to San Antonio for Games 1 and 2 to cut expenses.
- The Oregonian reported the team’s photographer and digital reporter stayed in Portland for the same cost‑saving reason.
- Sports Illustrated highlighted that the Blazers also skipped travel for staff during the play‑in in Phoenix, reinforcing a broader frugal approach.
- Trail Blazers are hosting their first playoff game in five years, a milestone now shadowed by fan backlash over the T‑shirt decision.
Why it matters: Fans lose free T‑shirts, while Dundon saves money on merchandise and travel; the controversy could erode fan goodwill and hurt future ticket revenue for the Blazers' first home playoff in five years.
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