Leaked audio reveals Luka Doncic and billionaire Mark Cuban NSFW banter on emotional comeback game

Lakers star Luka Doncic had a wholesome interaction with former Mavs' majority owner Mark Cuban on his return to Dallas.

Leaked audio reveals Luka Doncic and billionaire Mark Cuban NSFW banter on emotional comeback game

Luka Doncic and Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was always going to stir emotions—from former teammates to Mavericks ownership. The now-Lakers star was visibly moved as he stepped onto the American Airlines Center court as an opponent. But sentiment didn’t slow him down—he torched his former team with a stunning 45-point performance.

Once the Wednesday’s game concluded, all the players exchanged greetings and words. Notably, fans spotted Doncic and Mavs’ former majority owner Mark Cuban exchanging words in a viral video. For context, Cuban was the Mavs’ owner when Doncic joined the franchise and has always been a huge admirer of the Slovenian.

If it was up to him, this trade would have never happened. But that is in the past now. In the video, Doncic can be initially spotted saying, “Time to get out of here and say goodbye.” The Lakers star then greets Cuban, who responds with “F**you,” and the two laugh it out as Doncic makes his way to the dressing room.

With a game-high 45 points on 16/28 shooting, 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals, Doncic showed that he was serious about his revenge game. He gave a passionate performance that Cubans had to watch each moment. Throughout the night, cameras filmed the former Mavs majority owner’s reactions, and he appeared visibly disturbed.

His reaction seems justified, mostly because Cuban shared a great bond with Doncic during his ownership tenure with the Mavs. He even claimed that he was left ‘stunned’ by the Doncic trade because, just like the Mavs fans, he did not see it coming. And then to see the same player score baskets on your team would surely upset someone like Cuban.

Mark Cuban was upset with ‘fire Nico’ chants

As Luka Doncic was about to play the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center, one thing was sure: the ‘fire Nico’ chants were going to get louder with each basket the Slovenian scores. The worst-case scenario became true for the Mavs GM Nico Harrison as Doncic scored 45 points in front of his face.

This led to immense ‘fire Nico’ chants at the American Airlines Center. Something that did not sit well with former majority owner, Mark Cuban. The audience began to demand that the team dismiss Mavs general manager. Cuban shook his head disapprovingly, looking silently furious.

For Doncic, the game on Wednesday was especially difficult. In his comeback, the Mavericks’ former star anchor fought back tears as the team played a video tribute to him. That moment showcased the love he has for his former side.

Luka Doncic made a clear admission regarding his former side

Despite making several attempts to hide his emotions during his return, Doncic could not control them. Tears rolled down his face as he sat courtside, watching his tribute video. However, he made sure to have his payback moment, and he did. The Lakers won 112-97 against the Mavs, led by Doncic. In addition, Doncic did not mince his words after the game.

I love these fans, I love this city. But it’s time to move on.

Luka Doncic told the reporters
YouTube video

Even though Doncic’s exit from Dallas wasn’t without controversy, his remarks imply that he has no ill will against the city he formerly called home. Doncic described the event as “amazing and unbelievable,” but he is glad he did it. He also claimed that he can now ‘finally sleep.’

For Doncic to have this moment was more than necessary. Now going into the NBA Playoffs, the Slovenian will be more focused than ever with his Lakers teammates.