Mark Cuban, the former majority owner of the Dallas Mavericks, has finally spoken out about the shocking trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers.
In an interview with WFAA, Cuban made it clear that he’s on the same page as many frustrated Mavericks fans.
“If the Mavs are going to trade Luka, that’s one thing,” Cuban said.
“Just get a better deal. No disrespect to Anthony Davis, but I still firmly believe if we had gotten four unprotected No. 1s and Anthony Davis and Max Christie, this would be a different conversation.”
Cuban, who still retains a 27.7% stake in the team, emphasized that his involvement with the Mavericks is no longer a factor in team decisions. When asked if he would have traded Doncic, Cuban dodged the question, saying, “I’m not going there. It doesn’t matter.”
The trade, which sent Doncic to the Lakers in exchange for Davis, Christie, and a 2029 first-round pick, has left many in the basketball world stunned.
To put it into perspective, the Phoenix Suns acquired Kevin Durant just two years ago by giving up Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder, and four unprotected future first-round picks, along with a pick swap in 2028.
The Lakers also received forwards Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris in the Doncic deal.
