You've heard all postseason long about Mark Cuban's silence. You haven't heard him talk any trash about this postseason. He hasn't made any postgame show appearances, given any lengthy interviews or made reference to dirty Riverwalk water. Sure, he may have vented about a call or said a thing or two about the Dodgers but that's about it.
While he's been incredibly cordial and polite to all of us, even delivering a live postgame fist-pump to me on TXA21 outside the Mavs locker room in Portland after a Game 6 six win, he's politely declined ust about every substantial on the record interview request.
Don't expect that to change.
After the Mavs amazing comeback win in Game 4 Monday night in Oklahoma City he came out of the locker room following the game while the media throng was gathered in the hallway. He had a relieved, half-smile on his face. A number of media peeps asked him if he wanted to talk. He broke into a bigger smile and shook his head no.
We joked with him, asking him if he's ever going to talk again, considering how well his team is playing with his lips somewhat sealed. It was another broad smile with a head shake as he walked away. He said something to the effect of "I'm not messing with what's working."
Much has been made about the genesis and inspiration of this silence. I wouldn't be surprised if this wasn't a more coordinated effort. Perhaps head coach Rick Carlisle has seen what a potential distraction Cuban's chatter has been in the past and maybe suggested that the owner stay quiet.
Just a thought.
While he's been incredibly cordial and polite to all of us, even delivering a live postgame fist-pump to me on TXA21 outside the Mavs locker room in Portland after a Game 6 six win, he's politely declined ust about every substantial on the record interview request.
Don't expect that to change.
After the Mavs amazing comeback win in Game 4 Monday night in Oklahoma City he came out of the locker room following the game while the media throng was gathered in the hallway. He had a relieved, half-smile on his face. A number of media peeps asked him if he wanted to talk. He broke into a bigger smile and shook his head no.
We joked with him, asking him if he's ever going to talk again, considering how well his team is playing with his lips somewhat sealed. It was another broad smile with a head shake as he walked away. He said something to the effect of "I'm not messing with what's working."
Much has been made about the genesis and inspiration of this silence. I wouldn't be surprised if this wasn't a more coordinated effort. Perhaps head coach Rick Carlisle has seen what a potential distraction Cuban's chatter has been in the past and maybe suggested that the owner stay quiet.
Just a thought.
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