Mavericks mess is another example of 'new owner syndrome'

Dallas Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont is being cited as an example of "new owner syndrome" after making a controversial trade involving Luka Doncic with the full backing of general manager Nico Harrison. Dumont, along with the Adelson family, took over the Mavericks during the 2023-24 season. "New owner syndrome" describes the tendency for new team owners to make significant, sometimes ill-advised, moves shortly after acquiring a franchise, often driven by a desire to leave their mark. This phenomenon has been observed with other NBA owners. For instance, when Mat... download the app to read more