12-08-2021, 07:02 PM
(12-08-2021, 02:45 PM)chaparral Wrote: Maybe this is why Donnie left the room on draft night and was not available when the Mavs picked at 18? He was pissed Bob and Mark traded Curry? Would love to know more about why Donnie is being reported not being in the room for their pick.
Harlabob has been pretty adamant that he had nothing to do with the Seth trade. Going so far as to say he was the reason why they prioritized signing Seth in the first place. He never mentioned who was the main guy behind trading Seth.
He did allude to Donnie not being in the draft room because he thought Donnie became largely disinterested in his job after Harlabob's rise in Cuban's rankings and his new found power/presence. I think Donnie was telling Mark "well if you want your shiny new toy to have all the power then fine I'll take my toys and go home and see how he does." To which Harlabob only learned of that a few minutes before the Mavs were on the clock.
All of this is hearsay though straight from a guy who has an active interest in playing himself up to be a good guy. What we do know is that the Mavs front office has been plagued by petty office politics and ran by guys who are unfit/unqualified to be there.
I am so frustrated with this team.
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