Who Owns The Dallas Mavericks?

Who Owns The Dallas Mavericks?

Mark Cuban currently owns the Dallas Mavericks when he purchased the team in 2000 for $285 million. Under Cuban’s ownership, the Mavericks have won one NBA championship (2011) and two Western Conference championships (2006, 2012) and made 17 playoff appearances.

Cuban is known for being an outspoken owner and has been fined numerous times by the NBA for his comments about referees and other league matters. He is also a frequent guest on television shows and movies and is a regular guest on ABC’s popular show “Shark Tank.” He is one of the most visible and well-known owners in the NBA, and his persona has helped make the Mavericks one of the most popular teams in the league.

According to Forbes, as of the 2023-2024 season, the Dallas Mavericks are worth $4.7 Billion dollars. This makes them the 9th most valuable National Basketball Association (NBA) franchise.

About The Dallas Mavericks Franchise

In 1980, the Dallas Mavericks were founded as an expansion team of the NBA. The Mavericks have won one NBA championship in 2011 when they defeated a LeBron James-led Heat team. Before that, the Mavericks had made it to the NBA Finals on another occasion in 2006, but lost. The Mavericks play home games at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.

The Mavericks have had a number of great players throughout their history, including Hall of Famers Dirk Nowitzki and Steve Nash. Nowitzki is the Mavericks’ all-time leader in points, rebounds, and games played, while Nash is the team’s all-time leader in assists. Other notable Mavericks include Jason Kidd, Michael Finley, Josh Howard, Shawn Marion, and current superstar Luka Doncic. In fact, Jason Kidd is the team’s current head coach as of the 2022-2023 season.

Since their inception, the Mavericks have been known for their strong play at home and their passionate fans. They have only had two losing seasons at home since moving into American Airlines Center in 2001.

The Mavericks have a long-standing rivalry with the Houston Rockets, which is one of the most heated in the NBA. The Mavericks also have rivalries with the San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder.