As Tom Dundon weighs coaching options, Trail Blazers lobby for Tiago Splitter: ‘I respect him as a coach and a human’

As Tom Dundon weighs coaching options, Trail Blazers lobby for Tiago Splitter: ‘I respect him as a coach and a human’

When Tiago Splitter moved his wife and kids across the globe last summer, he didn’t eye the first “For Rent” sign he could find near the Portland Trail Blazers’ practice facility and settle into a temporary residence.

Trail Blazers Not Looking To Spend Big Money On A Head Coach

The Portland Trail Blazers may move on from Tiago Splitter, despite the interim head coach leading the team to their first playoff appearance in five years. If they Blazers do go for a new coach, they aren't looking to spend big money to bring one to Portland. New Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon apparently doesn't want to spend more than $1.5 million per season on a head coach. That's far less than what most head coaches make, and is in line with…