Mark Cuban Slams NBA For Taking Away His Courtside Seats After Selling The Mavericks

Dallas Mavericks' minority owner Mark Cuban is upset with the NBA for taking away a privilege he's enjoyed for over 20 years as a team owner.

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Dallas Mavericks‘ minority owner Mark Cuban slammed the NBA in a recent interview with Marc Stein, revealing that the league has forcefully made him give up his permanent seat at home games behind the Mavericks bench. The former Mavericks Governor has deemed this petty on the NBA’s behalf.

“The NBA got really, really, really petty and said that I can’t sit behind the bench anymore.” 

“The only time I feel any regret is when the NBA pisses me off, Maybe it would be different if we were losing and things weren’t going well, but things are going well. It’s nothing specific to the Mavs. I can’t go into NBA meetings anymore and give them —- for being petty.”

Even though Cuban retains minority ownership, he lost his seat as the team’s Governor to Patrick Dumont and is seeing his privileges slowly stripped away. Cuban owned the franchise for over 20 years until selling a majority share of the team last year to Las Vegas casino tycoon Miriam Adelson’s family in hopes of future-proofing the organization.

Cuban has made it clear that he doesn’t believe NBA teams can survive on purely media money for much longer, wanting the Mavericks to own a major real estate asset like the Warriors do with the Chase Center. Cuban is aware he doesn’t have the deep pockets or the know-how for a major real estate redevelopment.

The Adelson family has made their $34.1 billion fortune through hotels and casinos, showing that they are capable of fulfilling Cuban’s wishes of moving the Mavericks to a new arena that could serve as a resort/casino as well. 

Texas has yet to legalize gambling, but the new owners are active political lobbyists and donors who hope to change the law eventually. Given the scale of the state, if gambling is legalized, the Mavericks likely would be among the first to establish a casino in a new arena that they can build from scratch. 

Cuban shouldn’t regret his decision to sell the Mavericks because the minority stake he retained might be a lot more valuable if the new arena/casino can be built within the next few years. We are still years away from it, but Cuban made the decision to sell with the franchise’s best interests in mind.

The team isn’t afraid of paying the luxury tax anymore as they have to commit to building a title-winning franchise around Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, with Irving expected to hit free agency next season.

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher ReportYahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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