$6 billion-rich Mark Cuban credits one NBA insider for Dallas Mavericks’ acquisition of Kyrie Irving

Mark Cuban revealed Shams Charania’s crucial role in the Mavericks’ acquisition of Kyrie Irving from the Nets. Charania’s relationship with Irving’s agent facilitated both the trade and subsequent contract extension. However, the landscape shifted dramatically as Luka Doncic was traded to the Lakers, leaving Irving to lead a revamped Mavericks team featuring Anthony Davis and Klay Thompson.