NBA players like Giannis, KD, and Devin Booker conveyed their shock after the Mavs confirmed they were trading away Luka Doncic. He was not just any other player for the team, but the face of the franchise. The fans have been very vocal about their displeasure as some reports suggest they are ready to cancel their season tickets. In search of answers, the questions were also aimed at Mark Cuban and his role. So a former Dallas star revealed the 66-year-old’s reaction.

On Run It Back, there were questions about the same, Chandler Parsons then replied by stating his conversation with Mark Cuban. “I texted [Mark Cuban], and I said, ‘I’m so confused’. He wrote back, ‘That makes two of us’”. Previously, Cuban confirmed to WFAA that he wasn’t involved in the call. This means that GM Nico Harrison made the call and even the head coach Jason Kidd was not told about the trade.

In 2020, just two seasons into Luka Doncic’s career, Mark Cuban humorously conveyed his loyalty to the player. “If I had to choose between my wife and keeping Luka on the Mavs, catch me at my lawyer’s office preparing for a divorce.” Five years after that interview with Swishline, things have drastically changed. At the time he was the majority owner, but in 2023, he sold his shares to Patrick Dumont and Adelson family. The comments from Parsons, come after Cuban shared his thoughts through Charles Barkley.

The Mavericks’ former majority owner reposted Chuck’s analysis, seemingly co-signing his take. “OKC (is) my favorite to win this thing, but, man, the Dallas Mavericks, they might have just become the second-best team in the Western Conference.” Which once again makes people believe that he is staying loyal to the franchise. Let’s not forget, In a response to reporter Brad Townsend regarding the trade, Cuban said, “MFFL“. To people who don’t know, it stands for Mavericks fan for life.

Analyzing GM’s role in the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis’ blockbuster trade

The Mavericks sent the 25-year-old along with Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris, to L.A. in exchange for Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a 2029 first-round pick. Parsons, who was with the team for 2 seasons, highlighted the role and responsibility of new majority owners. He believed that Patrick Dumont and the Adelson family “know nothing about the NBA and basketball.” So, they have given that responsibility to Harrison to “big bold moves.”

Even in the press conference, the GM took full responsibility. “Well, let’s be clear: I’m the one making the decision and [Kidd]’s supportive of it, so it’s me.” Many reports indicate that the constant concern about Luka Doncic’s conditioning was a major factor. This season, the 5x All-Star has played in only 22 games. Primarily because of a left calf strain that has sidelined him since Christmas Day.

Harrison even was positive about the change that Anthony Davis will bring to the franchise. “We think defense wins championships, and we’re bringing in one of the best two-way players in the league.” Only time will tell if it was a successful move.