We’re back with Season 4, Episode 44 of Club 520, where Jeff Teague, DJ Wells, and B Hen are joined by legendary NBA owner, and current minority owner of the Dallas Mavericks, Mark Cuban! Mark talks about why he bought the Mavericks and when he realized they had a championship team with Dirk Nowitzki. Plus, hear Cuban's incredible stories of almost acquiring both Kobe Bryant and Paul Pierce in two different trades. Mark also discusses what went into the Luka Doncic & Trae Young trade on that NBA Draft night. And don't miss the championship owner talk about why he didn't sign Jeff, missing out on a chance with Uber, becoming a billionaire, and so much more!Timeline:0:00 - Welcome to the show, Mark Cuban!3:00 - Why Mark didn't sign Jeff6:00 - Going to Indiana University9:00 - Indiana Football's crazy season12:00 - College basketball's transfer portal16:00 - Becoming a billionaire20:00 - Why Mark bought Dallas Mavericks27:00 - First impression of Luka Doncic31:00 - Trading for Luka on draft night32:00 - Dallas Mavericks 2011 party34:00 - Losing 2006 NBA Finals to Heat36:00 - Giannis or Luka debate38:00 - Mark tried to trade for Kobe & Paul Pierce41:00 - Shark Tank45:00 - Indiana football next season48:00 - Deciding to blow up a team52:30 - Worst investments54:30 - Missing out on Uber56:00 - Final Four picksAll lines provided by ‪Hard Rock Bet#VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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