About this episode
Mark Cuban GETS REAL On The Luka Trade & NBA Business as the legendary Owner of the Dallas Mavericks sits down with Gilbert Arenas & Josiah Johnson to break down his iconic journey to one of the most prominent owners in sports history. He opens up by detailing his renowned role in Entourage as the head of Avion Tequila before Gil calls him out for never giving him the championship ring he deserved. They then discuss Cuban's front row seat to the past 20 years of NBA action where he breaks down the worst move in his NBA Career by telling the story of letting Steve Nash walk and gives his unfiltered take on the Luka Doncic trade that sent one of his most beloved players to the Los Angeles Lakers. He then details the road ahead for the Dallas Mavericks by offering an update on Kyrie Irving & Cooper Flagg and gives his thoughts on the changing landscape of the NBA and sports media. Finally, Mark breaks down his affinity for Jerry Jones, comparing his journey with the legendary owner of the Dallas Cowboys and offers advice on how the franchise will navigate the Micah Parsons trade. Gil’s Arena premieres every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET. Sign up for Underdog HERE with promo code GIL and play $5 to get $50 Bonus Cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gi... SUBSCRIBE: / @thearena0 Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos! / discord Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369) CHAPTERS: 00:00 Welcome Mark Cuban 01:53 Mark On His Iconic Role In Entourage 05:28 Mark Cuban Owes Gil A Championship Ring 08:26 Mark Cuban’s New Role With The Mavs 12:19 Why The Mavs Let Steve Nash Go 16:21 Why Mark Sold The Mavs 18:20 Mark Cuban Gets Real On The Luka Trade 34:40 Update On Kyrie Irving 40:41 Mark On The NBA’s New Era 43:21 Cuban Gets Real On Being Hated By The NBA 45:26 Mark Cuban On Jerry Jones & The Cowboys 49:58 The Secret Of The Goat Debate 51:29 The Biggest Problem Facing The NBA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices