"… And as a capper, Harrison said publicly, “I did know that Luka was important to the fanbase, I didn’t quite know to what level.” Really? That’s not a credible thing for the GM of a major sports franchise to say.
For me, having led this city, I think this comes down to the importance of engaged and committed local ownership in our sports franchises. What I’ve seen since Patrick Dumont and the Adelson family took over the Mavs suggests a lack of interest in the basketball operations and this community. From where I sit, the priority is clear: use this asset to further the family’s casino business.
Dumont approved a trade that it’s hard to believe any local owner would have accepted; it gutted the team’s identity and shattered a deep bond with its fans. It was apathy or a lack of understanding about Luka and the Dallas fan base that gave Harrison the authority to carry out his trade plan — regardless of the damage done.
Absenteeism has cost Dallas dearly. Hopefully, our public officials will remember this when the prospect of gambling is next raised.
Dallas fans deserve better than a front office more loyal to its industry contacts than its players. They deserve better than a billionaire owner more focused on lobbying for casino legislation than protecting the franchise.
Above all, they deserve accountability. Fans invest their time, their money and their belief in these teams. That investment deserves reciprocation. When you are the steward of a sports franchise, you are a steward of public trust.
This wasn’t just a bad trade. It was a betrayal and a violation of that trust. It should be hard to earn back."
Tom Leppert
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k. now what.
> Hopefully, our public officials will remember this when the prospect of gambling is next raised.
I have no issue with gambling in general. But fuck any and all casinos in Texas until the Adelsons sell the Mavs.
I hope the Adelsons keep wasting millions of dollars lobbying for gambling
Isn’t this from last season?
“… And as a capper, Harrison said publicly, “I did know that Luka was important to the fanbase, I didn’t quite know to what level.” Really? That’s not a credible thing for the GM of a major sports franchise to say.”
“it gutted the team’s identity and shattered a deep bond with its fans. It was apathy or a lack of understanding about Luka and the Dallas fan base that gave Harrison the authority to carry out his trade plan — regardless of the damage done.”
Holy Mic Drop Batman! Let him cook! This man understands what it meant to be a Mavs fan pre Trade.
Fucking Mark Cuban picking the worst buyer who doesnt fucking care on what he built.
Sheesh. Put this on a billboard