The Dallas Mavericks: A Herd with One Shepherd (Well, Mostly)
Ah, the Dallas Mavericks! A team known for its smooth three-pointers, electrifying dunks, and... uh... well, a bit of a question mark when it comes to ownership. Fear not, curious NBA fan, for we're about to untangle this whole "who owns the Mavericks" rodeo.
Hold Your Horses: The Mavericks Were Once a Pack of Two!
Back in the day (the dusty, pre-internet 1980s), the Mavericks were like a maverick colt – a little wild, a little uncertain of its footing. They weren't always under the reign of one big boss. C. Donald Carter, a Texas businessman with a dream of an NBA team in Dallas, joined forces with an investment group. Together, they wrangled the franchise in. Think of it as a posse, herding this new team into existence.
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Enter Mark Cuban: The Maverick Whisperer
But just like a maverick colt eventually needs a single rider, the ownership situation changed. In 2000, Mark Cuban, a tech entrepreneur with a larger-than-life personality and an even larger checkbook, waltzed in and swooped up a majority stake in the team. Cuban, bless his enthusiastic heart, has been the Mavericks' main man ever since.
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Hold On, There's a Twist!
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Now, if you're thinking this is a happily-ever-after story, buckle up. Recent news suggests Cuban might be ready to share the reins (or at least loosen his grip on the saddle). In late 2023, there were rumblings of a sale to a group led by the families of Miriam Adelson and Sivan and Patrick Dumont. So, are we back to a posse situation? Not quite. Cuban is reportedly keeping a minority stake, which means he'll still be around the arena, though maybe a little less likely to steal the spotlight with his passionate reactions.
So, How Many Owners Do the Mavericks Have Now?
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Technically, the Dallas Mavericks have transitioned from a posse to a two-step. The Adelson and Dumont families are the new majority owners, while Cuban remains a part-owner. But hey, the NBA is a business, and things can change faster than a Luka Doncic crossover. So, stay tuned – this ownership saga might have another chapter or two yet!
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