In a shocking revelation, former NBA player Kenyon Martin recently shared an incident involving Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, where Cuban allegedly disrespected Martin’s mother during a playoff game. Martin discussed the altercation on the “Gil’s Arena” podcast, shedding light on the verbal exchange that fueled animosity between them.
“It was a playoff game, we kicking the Mavericks’ ass… Mark Cuban see my mom, has some disrespect for the sake of it.”
“After the game, she visibly upset. Don’t nobody want to tell me while I’m still at the arena. They wait till we leave the arena, tell me what happened.”
“So you know me, next game in Dallas, I’m on 12. We lose that game, so you know, all bets off now. The way Mark Cuban always have walked. The game is over, it’s diagonal across the court.”
“Every time it’s diagonal. He walked baseline, sideline, because I’m beelining right towards him. And there’s a clip out there of me where I’m going out and the police and security, everybody lining up. Because I’m trying to get to a billionaire.”
Kenyon Martin on the time he ran up on Mark Cuban after Cuban told Martin’s mom Kenyon was a Thug 🤣 pic.twitter.com/MSzZH4rWAW
— Gil’s Arena (@GilsArenaShow) December 11, 2023
According to Martin, Cuban approached his mother before a game and, without any apparent provocation, called Martin a “thug.” This derogatory term deeply upset Martin’s mother, and she was visibly disturbed after the encounter. Martin, in response to this disrespect, channeled the negative energy into his gameplay against the Dallas Mavericks, using the incident as motivation.
When the two teams faced off again, Martin sought out Cuban after the game, but Cuban reportedly went out of his way to avoid any confrontation. The tension escalated, with Martin yelling explicit remarks at Cuba, and security had to intervene to ensure a peaceful resolution.
During the podcast, Martin expressed his offense at being labeled a thug, citing his achievements and clean record. He emphasized that he had never been arrested, never sold drugs, graduated from high school and college, and had a successful career in the NBA. Martin questioned the basis for such a derogatory label, highlighting the unwarranted nature of Cuban’s comments.
This incident sheds light on the heated emotions and personal conflicts that can arise in the competitive world of professional sports. While athletes are accustomed to on-court rivalries, verbal altercations off the court, especially involving family members, add an extra layer of intensity and drama to the narrative.
Mark Cuban Later Apologized To Kenyon Martin’s Mom
In the aftermath of the heated altercation between Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and Kenyon Martin’s mother, Lydia Moore, Cuban issued a public apology for his inappropriate remarks. The incident occurred after a Mavericks loss in the NBA playoff series against the Denver Nuggets, where Cuban responded to a fan’s comment about the Nuggets being “thugs” by singling out Martin.
In a blog post titled “An Apology to Kenyon Martin’s Mom,” Cuban acknowledged his mistake, expressing regret for his words and the ensuing escalation of the situation. Cuban admitted that the matter had spiraled out of control and that he should not have made any comments in the first place. He recognized the negative impact on both Dallas and Denver fans’ experiences and emphasized that he did not want such incidents to mar the fan engagement.
The NBA, while reviewing the postgame chaos, decided not to take further action against the Mavericks or Mark Cuban. Cuban’s apology extended not only to Kenyon Martin but also to Martin’s mother, Lydia Moore.
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