That’s when the fun began. Cuban’s first few years were a meteoric rise behind Nowitzki and constant bickering with the NBA office about officiating and untold other issues. “I was so excited about the whole thing,” he said. “I was just a big kid enjoying my new toy. “That’s what I tried to do. I’ve had a lot of fun with it, through all the battles with David Stern. David made me in so many ways. He got me in. He encouraged me to raise hell and contribute to the donut fund. “He told me last year, the last time I saw him, he said: “You know, I made you.’ I was like, You absolutely did. Nobody knew who I was until you started fining me and I started raising hell.”
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Marc Berman: James Dolan on West coast …
Marc Berman: James Dolan on West coast trip. Here in Phoenix.
Detroit is preparing for Drummond, 26, …
Detroit is preparing for Drummond, 26, to decline his $29 million option on the 2020-21 season and become a free agent, league sources said. Pistons owner Tom Gores has long been a strong advocate of Drummond’s, but there’s an increased movement in the organization to use Drummond as a trade asset to begin creating some salary-cap flexibility for the future, league sources said.
Marc Stein: It’s going to be an …
Marc Stein: It’s going to be an emotional weekend in Mavsland: Saturday’s home date against Charlotte marks 20 years of team ownership for Mark Cuban, whose agreement to buy the team from Ross Perot Jr. was struck Jan. 4, 2000
Jared Weiss: Statement from Celtics on …
Jared Weiss: Statement from Celtics on passing of David Stern: “David was a towering figure whose accomplishments in building the NBA will never be forgotten. His leadership brought the game of basketball to people all over the world and helped change what the NBA could mean to people…”
Christian Clark: Pelicans call David …
Christian Clark: Pelicans call David Stern a “catalyst in professional basketball returning to New Orleans in 2002” in a statement on his passing. “His commitment…was further shown when he guided the franchise through an ownership transition to Tom Benson in 2012.”
Michael Jordan: “Without David Stern, …
Michael Jordan: “Without David Stern, the NBA would not be what it is today. He guided the league through turbulent times and grew the league into an international phenomenon, creating opportunities that few could have imagined before. His vision and leadership provided me with the global stage that allowed me to succeed. David had a deep love for the game of basketball and demanded excellence from those around him – and I admired him for that. I wouldn’t be where I am without him. I offer my deepest sympathies to Dianne and his family.”
KC Johnson: Bulls Chairman Jerry …
Jim Martin, the president and CEO of …
Jim Martin, the president and CEO of Kroenke Sports & Entertainment for the last nine years, is retiring from his position, a source told The Denver Post. Martin will step down at the end of business Tuesday, the source said, as KSE finds itself embroiled in a protracted dispute with two of Altitude Sports’ largest television distributors. Martin’s retirement ends a 15-year tenure with the company.
Jacksonville Jaguars keep Doug Marrone, Dave Caldwell (Jaguarswire)
Jaguars owner Shad Khan said both Marrone and Dave Caldwell, Jacksonville’s general manager, are staying with the franchise.
Jaguars owner Shad Khan said both Marrone and Dave Caldwell, Jacksonville’s general manager, are staying with the franchise.