The aftershocks of the Luka Dončić trade are still being felt, primarily on the Dallas Mavericks side of things. With every elite performance Dončić puts up with the Los Angeles Lakers, Mavericks fans can only sit and watch still astonished by the fact that their front office traded away a 26-year-old superstar for a return that's already looking like spoiled goods.

Mark Cuban used to have the most influence on the Dallas Mavericks of any individual. Key phrase: "Used to." Since selling the team in 2023, Cuban has seen his beloved franchise go through highs and lows.