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“We Need a New Owner With Real Money”: Billionaire Mark Cuban Dragged by Luka Doncic Fans as Mavericks Superstar Takes a Stern Trade Stance

Published 01/19/2023, 7:10 AM EST

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The Dallas Mavericks seem to be in a slump once again as they have now lost three games in a row. After having gone on a seven-game winning streak, the Mavericks are back to losing ways. Even though Dallas is in the fifth position in the Western Conference, their 24-22 record might go down really fast given how the team has been struggling to win games. In light of this, a Mavericks star has spoken about the team’s much-needed upgrade.

According to Tim McMahon of ESPN, Luka Doncic has urged the Mavericks’ front office to upgrade the team’s roster as the trade deadline approaches. However, billionaire owner Mark Cuban has denied these claims.

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Luka Doncic has been leading the team and also the league in points per game. Further, he is also leading the team in rebounds and assists as well. The Mavericks seem to be only one player away from a championship-contending team.

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Fans on the other hand have been slamming Cuban on social media for not surrounding a generational talent like Luka with better players.

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One fan tweeted, “#selltheteam we need a new owner with real money that is willing to spend around a generational superstar and  not let the second best player get away everytime.”

Another fan commented, “Why shouldn’t a player like Luka want to play with at least 1 other Allstar? He’s the only super star that’s the only Allstar on his team. Cuban is bullying him like he did Dirk.  Luka will leave Dallas.”

Here are some more reactions from fans on Twitter.

A majority of fans are blaming Mark Cuban and slamming him over his decisions to not improve the team’s roster.

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Luka Doncic has been doing everything in his power to keep the Mavericks afloat this season. Despite having next to no help on that roster. The next highest point average on the team is produced by Christian Wood, averaging 18.4 PPG.

The Mavericks had tried to bring another superstar to play with Doncic in Kristaps Porzingis. However, that move ended up being a bust and Porzingis was traded to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Spencer Dinwiddie.

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Now, it is up to the Mavericks’ front office to either trade for another All-Star to pair with Luka. Or wait it out for the next year’s draft while developing their younger talent. But we would like to hear your opinions on this.

Should the Mavericks trade and get another star or wait it out for another player on their roster to rise up to an All-Star level? Let us know what you think in the comments section down below.

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Abhishek Dhariwal

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Abhishek Dhariwal is an NBA writer for EssentiallySports. He earned his bachelor's degree in English Honors from St. Xavier's College and his master's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from AAFT School of Mass Communication and Journalism.
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