“It doesn’t matter how many times you fail. You only have to be right once and then everyone can tell you that you are an overnight success.” That’s one of Mark Cuban’s most famous quotes, and he’s certainly operated the Mavericks with that in mind.
After what seemed like a decade of stability, the Dallas Mavericks are suddenly a whirlwind of chaos. Donnie Nelson, who had been with the organization in one capacity or another since 1998, was let go. Rick Carlisle, who’d coached the team since 2008 and led them to their only championship in franchise history, resigned as well, taking a job with the Indiana Pacers.