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Dallas Mavericks
Current Leadership
Governor & Controlling Owner
Miriam Adelson, widow of casino magnate Sheldon Adelson, acquired the controlling interest in the Dallas Mavericks from Mark Cuban in late 2023 as part of a deal that valued the franchise at $3.5 billion. The purchase was linked to the Adelson family's broader Las Vegas Sands interests, though the Mavericks remain in Dallas. Adelson's group took over just as the team made a surprising run to the 2024 NBA Finals.
Minority Owner
Tech billionaire Mark Cuban purchased the Mavericks in 2000 for $285 million and transformed the franchise from a laughingstock into a perennial contender, culminating in the 2011 NBA championship. Known for his courtside antics and willingness to challenge the NBA establishment, Cuban sold his controlling stake in 2023 but retained a minority position and continues to be involved in basketball operations.
Head Coach
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Kidd | Head Coach | 2021 |
Assistant Coaches
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| God Shammgod | Lead Assistant Coach | 2022 |
| Greg St. Jean | Assistant Coach | 2021 |
| Jermaine O'Neal | Assistant Coach | 2024 |
| Keith Smart | Assistant Coach | 2024 |
| Frank Vogel | Assistant Coach | 2024 |
Front Office
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Nico Harrison | General Manager & President of Basketball Operations | 2021 |
Historical Figures
Owner
Real estate developer Ross Perot Jr. purchased the Mavericks in 1996 and provided stability during a difficult period for the franchise. He sold the team to Mark Cuban in 2000 in what turned out to be one of the most franchise-altering transactions in NBA history.
Founding Owner
Don Carter was the founding owner of the Dallas Mavericks, bringing an NBA expansion franchise to the city in 1980. Recognizable by his ever-present cowboy hat, Carter built the team into a playoff contender in the mid-1980s before financial difficulties forced him to sell the franchise in 1996.