I started watching the Mavericks in 2008 and even though Mark bought the team in 2000, I was so used to the idea that he would be there for the long run.
It felt good to have guy like Mark there to fight for the team.
He had a great relationship with our star player Dirk and it led to 2 Finals appearances and our lone championship in 2011. We had a few down years under his watch, but I knew it wouldn’t last long. He was a natural competitor.
I’ll miss the fines and the blunt quotes, but what I’ll miss the most is the security he brought of running a competent franchise (at times).
No, I just think he’s got a bigger vision than just owning the team. He just got some help convincing the right wing Texas government that gaming is the way to go.