As the NBA experiences a generational shift in ownership, new figures like Miriam Adelson are emerging, potentially filling the void left by controversial owners. With a fortune stemming from her ownership of the Las Vegas Sands, Adelson's acquisition of the Dallas Mavericks has drawn ire from fans, especially following the trade of superstar Luka Doncic. This move has transformed the team into a source of frustration for its fanbase. Furthermore, Adelson's political affiliations, particularly her support for Donald Trump and controversial stances, raise additional concerns among NBA followers.
In the NBA, villainy rarely looks like chaos. It often arrives in the form of billionaires who believe their power serves a greater good.
As the league evolves, the absence of these figures creates a vacuum – one in which a new archetype of villainous owner can emerge.
Adelson has alienated large parts of the team's fanbase by allowing the trade of a generational superstar, Luka Doncic, who took the team to the NBA finals.
More troubling to fans like me are her close links to Donald Trump; she is a Maga megadonor, the most generous of any sports team owner by some distance.
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