A few more tidbits from Bob's interview --
There was an organization chart on paper, but in practice, everything came down to Cuban making decisions. Mark was the GM, in practice.
Donnie was stuck in 2012, not understanding changes in basketball since then.
Bob and Carlisle got on well. He did not dictate lineups or rotations to Rick. Rick took some of his suggestions, didn't take others. Rick probably consulted Cuban on those matters, as well.
Never talked to players unless Rick particularly asked him to.
Luka was never a diva, didn't try to wield his power.
Bob did not decide who played and who didn't, or whom to trade. If players believed he did, they were misinformed.
Clippers series was particularly difficult when they went small. The Mavs never defended well against teams that went small. Stands behind his recommendation to use Kawhi's defensive assignment (KP) as a spacer.
Did not realize he was going to be running the 2020 draft until the time came. Donnie was very upset he was there. Donnie wasn't in the room when it came time to pick, and no one said that they wanted Saddiq Bey or anyone else.
Acknowledges that his personality is polarizing.
Knew Cato's article was coming, but didn't care because he had already decided he wanted out. Donnie was not a source, but thinks whoever was probably had input from Donnie.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Mavericks/comments/qcnuwh/espn_daily_podcast_interview_with_haralabob/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf
There was an organization chart on paper, but in practice, everything came down to Cuban making decisions. Mark was the GM, in practice.
Donnie was stuck in 2012, not understanding changes in basketball since then.
Bob and Carlisle got on well. He did not dictate lineups or rotations to Rick. Rick took some of his suggestions, didn't take others. Rick probably consulted Cuban on those matters, as well.
Never talked to players unless Rick particularly asked him to.
Luka was never a diva, didn't try to wield his power.
Bob did not decide who played and who didn't, or whom to trade. If players believed he did, they were misinformed.
Clippers series was particularly difficult when they went small. The Mavs never defended well against teams that went small. Stands behind his recommendation to use Kawhi's defensive assignment (KP) as a spacer.
Did not realize he was going to be running the 2020 draft until the time came. Donnie was very upset he was there. Donnie wasn't in the room when it came time to pick, and no one said that they wanted Saddiq Bey or anyone else.
Acknowledges that his personality is polarizing.
Knew Cato's article was coming, but didn't care because he had already decided he wanted out. Donnie was not a source, but thinks whoever was probably had input from Donnie.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Mavericks/comments/qcnuwh/espn_daily_podcast_interview_with_haralabob/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf