The Trail Blazers' new owner, Tom Dundon, has become an NBA punchline due to his decision to not give everyone free T-shirts for the home crowd at a home playoff game in Portland, a move that has been met with ridicule. This decision was seen as a big mistake by Dundon who decided not to give T-shirt to the crowd, which is a common feature for teams across the league to commemorate playoff games. The team's alternate governor posted that they are "doing something else" instead. The cost-cutting has led to logistical issues, including the team masseuse being left without a space to pregame preparation, stressing head coach Tiago Splitter. Dundon also owns the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes and reportedly gave low-ball contract offers to head coach Rod Brind'Amor and staff. Despite these controversies, Dundon does not seem to seem to be fully aware of his financial situation.