Patrick Dumont went on the report to debate the Dallas Mavericks’ choice to commerce Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, a surprising commerce that got here simply over a yr after the Dumont/Adelson household assumed possession of the franchise and fewer than a yr after Doncic led the crew to The Finals.
“It’s exhausting to make robust selections,” Dumont mentioned. “And it’s exhausting to make the fitting selections once they’re robust. And it’s straightforward to do nothing.
“However whenever you need to pursue excellence in a corporation, you need to make the robust selections and stand by them and maintain going.”
The Mavericks’ earlier regime, largely led by Mark Cuban, had been answerable for drafting Doncic. Cuban as soon as famously mentioned he would sooner divorce his spouse than ever commerce Doncic.
“I’m a giant Luka fan. My household are large Luka followers. I’ve a very deep appreciation for what he dropped at this crew, what he dropped at Dallas, and the thrill he brings. He’s an electrifying participant.
“I would like you to know I actually sympathize with all of our followers who really feel damage. Look, so far as I’m involved, Luka is a Mav for all times and I actually want him nothing however happiness and success in his profession as he continues in LA.”
Whereas Dumont did communicate positively of Doncic, his feedback later inferred that there was a cultural choice made by the Mavericks in buying and selling him.
“In my thoughts the best way groups win is by focus, by having the fitting character, by having the fitting tradition, and having the fitting dedication to work as exhausting as potential to create a championship-winning end result,” Dumont mentioned. “And in case you’re not doing that, you’re going to lose.”
Dumont’s tone once more turned forceful, in accordance with the Dallas Morning Information.
“If you happen to take a look at the greats within the league, the individuals you and I grew up with — [Michael] Jordan, [Larry] Chook, Kobe [Bryant], Shaq [O’Neal] — they labored actually exhausting, daily, with a singular focus to win,” he mentioned. “And in case you don’t have that, it doesn’t work. And in case you don’t have that, you shouldn’t be a part of the Dallas Mavericks.
“That’s who we wish. I’m unwavering on this. Your complete group is aware of this. That is how I function outdoors of basketball. That is the one solution to be aggressive and win. If you wish to take a trip, don’t do it with us.”
