Roby, its my understanding we post questions here.
My questions:
Mark, you've done a remarkable job building a contender piece-by-piece. Besides your own team, what current team do you respect the most in terms of the management of their organization?
If you could no longer own the Mav's, but could purchase any other NBA franchise, which would you buy, and why?
Do you see your current position as owner of the Mavs to be a lifelong commitment? Or are you in it to win a championship (or even a few) and once that run is over, its on to something else?
Is there a ref in the NBA who, in your opinion, does an excellent job, night in and night out? If so, who?
Mark, if you were to sign anyone else in Free Agency next year, who would it be? There are players like Elton Brand, Michael Olowkandi and such next year. Do you feel that the team is still one man away from the NBA Finals?
Thanks!
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Here are a few questions that I have for Mr. Cuban (he's one of my favorite sports personalities, so forgive me):
1 Mr. Cuban, if every NBA team had an owner like you, the NBA would be the greatest professional sports league EVER, from both a player's AND a fan's perspective. I was wondering, though, how you get along with other owners? I assume that most of them think that you're a freak, since you are obviously a part of a different generation and you have a completely different worldview, but are there any that you have really hit it off with? And do you think that, deep down, David Stern really likes you?
2 Mr. Cuban, I found your willingness to take a stand on the shady issue of the influence that referees have on the game of basketball completely ballsy, but, unsurprisingly, we never heard anything in the mainstream sports media about your findings. Is it possible for you to share some of your ideas and findings with us, or have The Powers That Be issued a strict gag order on this issue?
3 Mr. Cuban, what do you think about what Ralph Nader had to say about the high number of fouls called in the Lakers' favor during Game Six of the Western Conference Finals? The mainstream sports media ALSO dropped the ball on this story, as we never heard any follow-up to it. You DO KNOW that many hardcore NBA fans are convinced that some VERY FISHY STUFF was going on during the last three games of that series, don't you? Can you tell us what YOU think about what's going on here, or are you supposed to keep your mouth shut?
4 Mr. Cuban, did you ever seriously think that Rashard Lewis was going to end up in a Mavs uniform, or do you think he and his agent were just using you as a negotiating tool to get a better contract with Seattle? And, if Lewis HAD ended up in a Mavs uniform, what do you think his role would have been? AND, are you disappointed that you didn't get him, or are you completely unsurprised?
5 Mr. Cuban, exactly how much does Scott Layden grovel for Nick Van Exel?
6 Mr. Cuban, training camp starts any day now, and there are still a few mildly interesting free agents out there, PLUS both Eduardo Najera AND Wang Zhi Zhi remain unsigned. I, for one, happen to KNOW that you have something up your sleeve--can you give us any hints?
7 Mr. Cuban, congratulations on finding true love, I wish you the best. Is your wife a basketball freak, too? Is she a Mavs fan?
8 Mr. Cuban, it's pretty obvious that your team's Achilles Heel is its interior defense. What big guys did you try to get this summer? Can you give us a few names? And do you think you'll EVENTUALLY make a move for some inside help, or are you going to stick with what you've got?
9 Mr. Cuban, I think the key to the Mavs advancing further in the playoffs could very well be Raef LaFrentz's development. However, this guy has been one of the league's true enigmas over the past couple of seasons. What kind of player do you envision LaFrentz evolving into--a more consistent version of the player he already is, or another type of player completely?
10 Mr. Cuban, who is your all-time favorite NBA player, and why? Also, I just finished up my M.A. at IU in Bloomington, and did I hear that you went to school there? If so, were you glad to see Bobby Knight go? I find it interesting that the only two bigtime basketball personalities who have publicly discussed the shady role that referees play (and its disturbing implications) are you and Knight (during an ESPN interview with Digger Phelps a few years back).
Originally posted by <b>Devestata</b>!
Mark, if you were to sign anyone else in Free Agency next year, who would it be? There are players like Elton Brand, Michael Olowkandi and such next year. Do you feel that the team is still one man away from the NBA Finals?
Mr. Cuban, I admire your love for this greatest of all games and your devotion to the NBA.
My question is about the Mavs and their need for total defense, as in individual and more importantly, "TEAM" defense. Have you given any thought to hiring a defensive specialist like Larry Bird did when he took over the Pacers? Harter has also done wonders with the Celtics since leaving the Bird show - on that needed-to-win championships topic of "defense". I was wondering if you had any plans to do something similar to what Bird did?
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10.Mr.Cuban, how has the new zone defense affected your team?
11.Mr. Cuban, who were your role models as a kid?
12.Mr. Cuban, who did you look up to growing up?
13.Mr. Cuban, do you think that you have a chance to beat the Lakers and win the NBA title this year?
14.Mr. Cuban, how has the addition of so many international players affected the way your team plays?
15.Mr.Cuban, what are your thoughts on The Boston Celtics basketball team is being sold for $360 million to a partnership that includes venture capitalists Wycliffe K. Grousbeck of Highland Capital Partners and Stephen Pagliuca, a managing director of Bain Capital?
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Mr. Cuban
Teams like the Mavericks and the Kings have certainly benefitted from the explosion of foreign talent in the league. In the wake of our disapointing performance in the World Championships, how do you assess the current state of basketball both in the U.S. and around the globe.
Originally posted by <b>truebluefan</b>!
He has agreed to answer questions from our posters. Please just one question each. We will send the best 10 questions. TBF
Ok...I have to ask...first the Blazers, now Cuban...how are you getting all these people to answer questions from people they don't even know on some message boards?
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Ok...I have to ask...first the Blazers, now Cuban...how are you getting all these people to answer questions from people they don't even know on some message boards?
Hey Mr. Cuban
If one day you become the commissioner of the NBA, what changes would you make? Such as suspending some 7-1 and 315 lbs center or hiding high voltage wire under the free throw line so anyone who steps over the line when shooting a free throw would get shock etc.
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