We’re back with Season 4, Episode 44 of Club 520, where Jeff Teague, DJ Wells, and B Hen are joined by legendary NBA owner, and current minority owner of the Dallas Mavericks, Mark Cuban! Mark talks about why he bought the Mavericks and when he realized they had a championship team with Dirk Nowitzki. Plus, hear Cuban's incredible stories of almost acquiring both Kobe Bryant and Paul Pierce in two different trades. Mark also discusses what went into the Luka Doncic & Trae Young trade on that NBA Draft night. And don't miss the championship owner talk about why he didn't sign Jeff, missing out on a chance with Uber, becoming a billionaire, and so much more!
Timeline:
0:00 - Welcome to the show, Mark Cuban!
3:00 - Why Mark didn't sign Jeff
6:00 - Going to Indiana University
9:00 - Indiana Football's crazy season
12:00 - College basketball's transfer portal
16:00 - Becoming a billionaire
20:00 - Why Mark bought Dallas Mavericks
27:00 - First impression of Luka Doncic
31:00 - Trading for Luka on draft night
32:00 - Dallas Mavericks 2011 party
34:00 - Losing 2006 NBA Finals to Heat
36:00 - Giannis or Luka debate
38:00 - Mark tried to trade for Kobe & Paul Pierce
41:00 - Shark Tank
45:00 - Indiana football next season
48:00 - Deciding to blow up a team
52:30 - Worst investments
54:30 - Missing out on Uber
56:00 - Final Four picks
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