‘More people just creates more problems’: Trail Blazers new owner defends laying off 70 people
Tom Dundon, the new owner of the Portland Trail Blazers, has faced criticism for laying off 70 employees and implementing cost-cutting measures. He defended his actions by stating that having more people often leads to more problems. Dundon believes that productivity is key and that the team's previous staffing levels were excessive.
- ▪Tom Dundon has come under fire for laying off 70 employees since acquiring the Trail Blazers.
- ▪He has also cut playoff t-shirts for fans and hesitated to pay a premier head coach's market rate.
- ▪Dundon argues that more staff can create more problems and that productivity is essential.
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