08-18-2025, 06:16 PM
Mark tended to think of himself as the smartest guy in the room, on all things. He knows less basketball than he thinks he does. In the Giannis draft, Donnie had him identified, Cuban said "no". The Nash situation. Nash was essential to Nelson's offense. Cuban wanted to force his on-court vision on Nelson, by letting Nash go. "Defense wins championships". Mark ran Nellie off with his actions and replaced him with Avery. That almost worked.
Still haven't figured out the Rick departure. Luka would seem to be the best offensive player that Rick is likely to coach, but Rick walked away from that. Was it the hub-bub surrounding Mark's "leadership" with "consultants" and shadow GMs running around, or did Rick not think he could successfully coach Luka? Would Rick have walked away from, potentially, coaching Flagg?
Still haven't figured out the Rick departure. Luka would seem to be the best offensive player that Rick is likely to coach, but Rick walked away from that. Was it the hub-bub surrounding Mark's "leadership" with "consultants" and shadow GMs running around, or did Rick not think he could successfully coach Luka? Would Rick have walked away from, potentially, coaching Flagg?