When Mark Cuban sold the Dallas Mavericks, now nearly two years ago , it was a genuine shock to those around the league given he was undoubtedly the most passionate -- and vocal -- owner in the NBA . Even league commissioner Adam Silver was surprised after Cuban sent an email in October 2022 informing him of his intention to sell the team a year prior to the deal actually happening.

Since Cuban sold the Mavericks in November 2023, the team has experienced some incredible highs, like making the 2024 NBA Finals, and some rock bottom moments, like the shocking decision last February to trade franchise centerpiece Luka Doncic -- a move Cuban said never would have occurred had he still had a majority stake in the team.

In many ways, Cuban selling the team became an inflection point

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