New owner... Tom Dundon?

Welcome to our community

Be a part of something great, join today!

Register Log in
If indeed the Garcia family part of this ownership group, this has a long way to go to get approved
 
barfo said:
Would the meat be sourced locally, or imported from Asia?

barfo
Click to expand...
We all know that is really cat. Tastes like chicken so they say.
cat-chicken-nugget.gif
 
BoBoBREWSKI said:
This is funny. Because I'm sure almost EVERY owner would have tried to trade for Luka. BUT, nobody else besides the Lakers and Mavs knew he was on the trading block. But I guess the purpose of saying that is he wants to win and isnt afraid to make big moves to win. Which is awesome.
Click to expand...

I'm just wondering what kind of muppet sits down at their computer and actually writes that shit.

"New owner would try to trade for one of the top 2 or 3 players in the entire world."
 
Natebishop3 said:
This is the dumbest headline I think I have ever read.
Click to expand...
Somehow Rob Pelinka convinced Nico Harrision to keep the bidding completely silent and between only the two of them. Then he got Nico to not even demand their 2nd FRP.

Makes zero difference who the Blazers owner was - or any other NBA teams managment.
 
I'll just circle back to what I think the team is doing, and I think Dundon supports this kind of move.

If Dame looks like Dame, or even close to Dame, I think they will do an all-in move. It's all going to depend on how Shae and Scoot look this year. But next summer they can either choose to go with Scoot and Shae or they can try to put together a mega package and chase a star.
 
SharpesTriumph said:
The upside is viewed when the investment was made - not in hindsight. I'm sorry that you and others don't understand such basic investment principles.
Click to expand...

Predictions are hard, especially about the future. But it's still a basic investment principle to try to understand whether your investment is going to go to zero in the first six weeks.

Odd that people are so eager to go get their pitchforks out on any delusional argument like this. Perhaps other posters here are right and people just can't wait to try and tear down any new Blazers owner/executive/etc.

Remember all the delusional hysteria about Billups being a "rapist" when hired? Then prosecutor comes out and basically silences all of that.
Click to expand...

I don't see any pitchforks myself. Obviously we are going to analyze every bit of information about the new owner, certainly now but probably continuously until he sells the team someday down the road.

Some of that information isn't going to be entirely complimentary to Dundon. He's not Jesus, he's a rich guy who is buying a sports team.

barfo
 
BoBoBREWSKI said:
This is funny. Because I'm sure almost EVERY owner would have tried to trade for Luka. BUT, nobody else besides the Lakers and Mavs knew he was on the trading block. But I guess the purpose of saying that is he wants to win and isnt afraid to make big moves to win. Which is awesome.
Click to expand...
So has that new Phoenix owner……
 
THE HCP said:
Whoa, not recognizing Pride night is somehow tied in to your reply HOW exactly. Damn man.
Click to expand...
I’m not sure exactly what you mean, but I’m going the route of if there is no pride night then Portland peeps will do what they do best, protest and make everything a shit show.

Are you trying to disagree that Portland hasn't become a shit fest over the last 5 years compared to what is used to be?
 
Last edited:
sheed30 said:
I’m not sure exactly what you mean, but I’m going the route of if there is no pride night then Portland peeps will do what they do best, protest and make everything a shit show.

Are you trying to disagree that Portland hasn't become a shit fest over the last 5 years compared to what is used to be?
Click to expand...
This fucking snowflake can’t handle Portland lol
 
BBert said:
It's not like Dundon lied to and suckered banks and investors, refused to pay contractors, siphoned off money, then filed bankruptcy, six times, like some "billionaires." His sub prime loan business does leave a bit of a sour taste in my mouth, but it's certainly no worse than every other billionaire on the planet. Granting that he is a ways out from actually showing us how he's going to run the team, I think we should all be breathing a huge sigh of relief and be thankful with how this sale is turning out. I for one doubt we could have gotten a better owner, and for now I choose to be optimistic.
Click to expand...
We got really lucky with Paul Allen; we will never be so lucky again.
 
sheed30 said:
I’m not sure exactly what you mean, but I’m going the route of if there is no pride night then Portland peeps will do what they do best, protest and make everything a shit show.

Are you trying to disagree that Portland hasn't become a shit fest over the last 5 years compared to what is used to be?
Click to expand...
It had a blip for a short while, but if you have actually been downtown in the last few years, those talking points are overexaggerated. It has mostly recovered and I didn't really feel unsafe going there multiple times a week.
 
crandc said:
Yes. Not everything they touch turns to gold. But story was written to imply, correctly or not, there was something sketchy. I am far more concerned about him being a Trumper. Will Blazers cancel Black History Month? Pride?
Click to expand...
Phil Knight donated a gazillion dollars to the GOP every election cycle...he is a hard core conservative...most 1%ers are....I doubt Dundon is as much a "Trumper" as he is a 1%er...his residence is Texas I'm sure for the tax benefits as well. Paul was a well known liberal ..an exception to the status quo in my view and it shows in his will with his devotion to charities and humanitarian needs. As you said, we'll see but I never expect sports franchise owners to suit my politics.
 
crandc said:
True. Billionaires put tax cuts for the rich ahead of everything. But they don't have to get rid of Pride and Black history.
Click to expand...
If they think they will take in one cent less from having a pride night versus a normal night they will cancel pride night. This is why pride night is usually a shitty matchup with low sales expectations already.

As someone will surely point out, this is the same with all themed nights.
 
sheed30 said:
I’m not sure exactly what you mean, but I’m going the route of if there is no pride night then Portland peeps will do what they do best, protest and make everything a shit show.

Are you trying to disagree that Portland hasn't become a shit fest over the last 5 years compared to what is used to be?
Click to expand...

Its not just disagree, its that your post shows how brainwashed and ignorant you are to basic facts.

I laughed at you for failing to see reality and using your own fear to drive a narrative thars changed.
 
riverman said:
Phil Knight donated a gazillion dollars to the GOP every election cycle...he is a hard core conservative...most 1%ers are....I doubt Dundon is as much a "Trumper" as he is a 1%er...his residence is Texas I'm sure for the tax benefits as well. Paul was a well known liberal ..an exception to the status quo in my view and it shows in his will with his devotion to charities and humanitarian needs. As you said, we'll see but I never expect sports franchise owners to suit my politics.
Click to expand...
There is a difference supporting this admin and being conservative. They are not necessarily the same. See Mitt Romney.
 
JFizzleRaider said:
It had a blip for a short while, but if you have actually been downtown in the last few years, those talking points are overexaggerated. It has mostly recovered and I didn't really feel unsafe going there multiple times a week.
Click to expand...
It might not have huge riots any longer but it's not a place people or businesses want to move to. See big pink selling for only 45 million a few weeks ago while it was 370 million a decade prior.
 
SharpesTriumph said:
It might not have huge riots any longer but it's not a place people or businesses want to move to. See big pink selling for only 45 million a few weeks ago while it was 370 million a decade prior.
Click to expand...
I'm not sure that people don't want to move there. The cost downtown has generally just been substantially higher than the burbs.

I think most cities are gonna have some adjusting to do in the work from home world. That's another reason why businesses are leaving is because everyone doesn't have to work in buildings downtown anymore.

That is one transaction, i'm looking forward to what they end up doing with it.

Portland is market based sourcing now too. So it doesn't matter as much where a business is located anymore. Like most jurisdictions have been doing throughout the US.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top