Razors Edge ★ Posted November 29, 2023 Share #1 Posted November 29, 2023 Cuban seems to be one of the most "engaged" owners in pro sports, and really is synonymous with the Mavs vs any other thing he's done. What do you think is motivating the sale (other than a cool billion plus profit? Since he purchased the Mavericks in 2000 for $280 million, Cuban has stood out among the NBA’s buttoned-down ownership class. He regularly forgoes a luxury suite to sit near his team’s bench, and he cuts an emotional figure courtside. Cuban pumps his fists and shouts to support the Mavericks; he has racked up fines for berating officials when their whistles don’t go his way. The tab of fines he’s incurred from the NBA over the years goes well into the millions. There has been a method to what has sometimes seemed like madness. The Mavericks have reached the postseason 18 times during Cuban’s tenure, including two appearances in the NBA Finals, winning a championship in 2011. They have also been the American home of two of basketball’s most iconic European players: the Hall-of-Fame forward Dirk Nowitzki, who was the centerpiece of the title team, and the 24-year-old wunderkind Luka Doncic, one of the top scoring and assist threats in today’s game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted November 29, 2023 Share #2 Posted November 29, 2023 He is probably ready to slow down a bit and enjoy a bit more time with his kids who are 13, 16 and 22. I bet the eldest going off to college and Mark realizing how much of her teen years he missed hit hard and he decided to take a step back. He will hold onto some of the Mavs and will still run day to day operations of the team from what I have read. If it is for family, that is pretty damn cool in my book. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted November 29, 2023 Share #3 Posted November 29, 2023 They were one of the poorer automobiles Ford made and they deserve to be sold as scrap. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted November 29, 2023 Author Share #4 Posted November 29, 2023 Just now, jsharr said: If it is for family money, that is pretty damn cool smart in my book. But honestly, is running that team a time intensive thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinneR ★ Posted November 29, 2023 Share #5 Posted November 29, 2023 He gets a few billion dollars and retains the courtside seat and oversight of basketball operations. Win-win 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted November 29, 2023 Share #6 Posted November 29, 2023 Or maybe he just needed more time to mow the yard? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted November 29, 2023 Share #7 Posted November 29, 2023 1 minute ago, Razors Edge said: But honestly, is running that team a time intensive thing? You and I will never know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted November 29, 2023 Share #8 Posted November 29, 2023 6 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: But honestly, is running that team a time intensive thing? 5 minutes ago, jsharr said: You and I will never know. Like anything else. You get what you put into it -- even if it's not necessary or wanted. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted November 29, 2023 Author Share #9 Posted November 29, 2023 9 minutes ago, jsharr said: Or maybe he just needed more time to mow the yard? Couldn't @Kzoo find him a "guy" to take care of that? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted November 29, 2023 Share #10 Posted November 29, 2023 2 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: Couldn't @Kzoo find him a "guy" to take care of that? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted November 29, 2023 Share #11 Posted November 29, 2023 3 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: Couldn't @Kzoo find him a "guy" to take care of that? I've got a call into him. His people will call my people and next thing you know I'll be mowing his over-watered blades of fescue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted November 29, 2023 Author Share #12 Posted November 29, 2023 2 minutes ago, Kzoo said: I've got a call into him. His people will call my people and next thing you know I'll be mowing his over-watered blades of fescue. Before or after taking care of @jsharr's messy marsh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted November 29, 2023 Share #13 Posted November 29, 2023 3 minutes ago, Kzoo said: I've got a call into him. His people will call my people and next thing you know I'll be mowing his over-watered blades of fescue. My boss knows Mark if you want, I can have him call Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted November 29, 2023 Share #14 Posted November 29, 2023 1 minute ago, Razors Edge said: Before or after taking care of @jsharr's messy marsh? You lost me at marsh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted November 29, 2023 Share #15 Posted November 29, 2023 1 minute ago, Razors Edge said: Before or after taking care of @jsharr's messy marsh? Is that one of your perverted euphemisms? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted November 29, 2023 Author Share #16 Posted November 29, 2023 Just now, jsharr said: Is that one of your perverted euphemisms? ...NTTIAWWT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted November 29, 2023 Share #17 Posted November 29, 2023 1 hour ago, maddmaxx said: They were one of the poorer automobiles Ford made and they deserve to be sold as scrap. Mark as solution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solution Randomguy Posted November 29, 2023 Solution Share #18 Posted November 29, 2023 Why would anyone with that much money have a home in Dallas? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted November 29, 2023 Author Share #19 Posted November 29, 2023 1 minute ago, Randomguy said: Why would anyone with that much money have a home in Dallas? Well, he's about to shed himself of the main reason! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted November 29, 2023 Share #20 Posted November 29, 2023 12 minutes ago, Randomguy said: Why would anyone with that much money have a home in Dallas? mark as solution. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted November 29, 2023 Share #21 Posted November 29, 2023 1 hour ago, jsharr said: My boss knows Mark if you want, I can have him call No need. I'm positive Mark will take my call. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoseySusan Posted November 30, 2023 Share #22 Posted November 30, 2023 Cuban wants to build a casino and basketball arena sports complex. The Adelson casino billionaires will get it done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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