Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has made headlines by announcing that he and the new majority owners, the Adelson and Dumont families, will pay a total of $35 million in bonuses to the team’s employees. This gesture comes after Cuban sold his majority stake in the franchise for a staggering $3.5 billion.
An email from Mark Cuban to Mavs employees informing them of a plan to pay approximately $35M in bonuses in the wake of selling a majority stake of the franchise: pic.twitter.com/omoamjRA1H
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The bonuses, based on employees’ tenure, will be distributed in the near future, according to an email sent by Cuban to Mavericks employees. Despite selling his majority share, Cuban will retain operational control of the Mavericks. He still holds a 27 percent stake in the team, a significant reduction from his previous 85 percent ownership. The sale values the Mavericks at around $4.5 billion, making them the seventh most valuable franchise in the NBA.
Cuban’s email to the employees also marked the formal announcement of the sale of his controlling share. In it, he expressed his commitment to remaining an active partner, overseeing the basketball side of operations. Cuban’s role will include a say in coaching decisions and free-agent signings, emphasizing his continued involvement in shaping the team’s future.
The billionaire entrepreneur and Mavericks owner had acquired the majority stake in the franchise for $285 million in 2000. Over the years, Cuban’s leadership saw the Mavericks make 19 playoff appearances, including a memorable NBA title run in 2011.
This move to reward employees with substantial bonuses reflects Cuban’s appreciation for their hard work in making the Mavericks a successful organization. The Adelson and Dumont families, the new controlling shareholders, join Mark Cuban in ensuring that the transition in ownership is marked by a positive acknowledgment of the team’s dedicated staff.
As the Mavericks continue their 2023-24 season with a 20-15 record and a spot at seventh in the Western Conference, the bonus announcement adds a positive note to the ongoing changes within the organization.
Mavericks Had A Great Tenure Under Mark Cuban
Mark Cuban’s tenure as the owner of the Dallas Mavericks has been nothing short of remarkable, both financially and on the basketball court. As he sells a majority stake in the team to billionaire Miriam Adelson, it’s evident that Cuban’s ownership has been a colossal financial success. Having purchased the franchise for $285 million in 2000, the current valuation exceeds ten times that amount.
On the court, the Mavericks, under Cuban’s leadership, have enjoyed significant success. Winning the NBA championship in 2011 marked a pinnacle achievement, but the franchise’s sustained excellence in the regular season is equally noteworthy. Since Cuban took over in 2000, the Mavericks boast the second-highest regular-season winning percentage in the league at 59.6%, trailing only the San Antonio Spurs.
The transformation of the Mavericks under Cuban’s ownership is particularly striking when considering the team’s pre-2000 history. Dallas was once a regular cellar-dweller, winning only 39.4% of games from their founding in 1980 until the turn of the century. Under Cuban’s guidance, there has been a remarkable 20% increase in winning percentage, the largest of any team (excluding the Grizzlies) during that period.
Cuban’s impact extends beyond financial success and statistical achievements. Although he inherited promising talents like Dirk Nowitzki and Steve Nash, Cuban’s willingness to make bold decisions, such as letting Nash go in 2004 and later trading Tyson Chandler, has shaped the team’s trajectory. The Mavericks made the Finals in 2006 and secured their first and only title in 2011 after assembling a complementary supporting cast around Nowitzki.
As Cuban retains operational control amidst the ownership change, he continues to play a pivotal role. His personnel decisions, notably trading up to acquire Luka Doncic in the 2018 draft, showcase Cuban’s foresight and commitment to building a competitive team. Beyond the boardroom, Cuban’s hands-on approach, visible in his enthusiasm shared with players, fans, and staff, sets him apart as an owner deeply engaged with the team’s success on and off the court.
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