Dallas nerdy owner opens up on Doncic trade. I don't agree!
Mar 23, 2025
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Former Dallas owner Mark Cuban was an eccentric owner. The passion for basketball was real. Communication was active, investment was generous.
However, Cuban sold to Las Vegas Sands operating family. Still remains a minority shareholder, but there is no decision-making power in the team. Patrick Dumont, who runs Las Vegas Sands, became the owner of the team and appointed general manager Nico Harrison.
And Luca Doncic's trade broke out.
Doncic is an iconic Dallas figure. An absolute ace who will be a franchise star and be responsible for 10 years. In other words, the sale of Doncic is not a matter for a single general manager to decide.
Dallas senior leaders didn't like Doncic, who didn't have offseason weight issues, defensive issues and the urgency of rehabilitation, and eventually traded. It is speculated that the owner of Dumont is behind it.
Cuban declined to comment on Doncic's trade, but made clear his opposition.
CBS Sports said on the 23rd (Korea time) 'Luca Doncic's trade aftermath is still lingering. It is a trade that devastated the Dallas roster. General manager Nico Harrison and new owner Patrick Dumont made public comments, but Mavericks fans remain fiercely critical of the deal, saying there is no logical explanation to justify Dallas' trade with Anthony Davis (one future first-round draft pick with Max Christie) in exchange for Doncic. The media outlet said that `Dallas is on the verge of failing to advance to the postseason just nine months after reaching the NBA Finals due to injury.'
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
