Official Tom Dundon Prediction Thread! (1 Viewer)

[noknobs]

I predict he'll probably clean house because that's usually what happens. But I personally would like to keep Cronin another year and see how this young team, with the addition of Lillard, does when they hopefully have more health throughout the year. Yang was a miss it looks like, but I like enough of his other moves that I feel another year is justified.

 

[e_blazer]

I predict he'll probably clean house because that's usually what happens. But I personally would like to keep Cronin another year and see how this young team, with the addition of Lillard, does when they hopefully have more health throughout the year. Yang was a miss it looks like, but I like enough of his other moves that I feel another year is justified.

I agree. I think if one more ping pong ball had gone Portland’s way in the 2023 draft and Cronin had still fleeced the Wizards for Deni, Cronin would be viewed as a genius.

 

[Blazinaway]

More from AI on Dundon:


"Tom Dundon, owner of the Carolina Hurricanes, generally avoids handing out the maximum length or highest-dollar contracts to hockey players, preferring to use his cap space for depth and team-friendly deals rather than massive, long-term deals for individuals. However, he is very willing to spend to the salary cap ceiling to keep the team competitive.

Contract Strategy and Observations:
"Moneyball" Approach: Dundon is known as a hands-on owner who uses analytics and a strict financial analysis to determine what a player is worth.
Hard Negotiator: He is often described as a very tough negotiator, which has led to contentious contract negotiations with agents.
Cap Management: Under his ownership, the Hurricanes have consistently been among the top-spending teams in the league, but he prefers a balanced roster over paying a few players premium salaries.
Exceptions: While he generally avoids long-term, high-value deals, he has, when necessary for the team's success, spent money on key players and retained coaching staff.

Dundon purchased the Hurricanes in 2018 and has since turned them into a perennial contender. Recently, he has been involved in purchasing the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers."