Dallas Mavericks Governor, Patrick Dumont came out with shocking comments on the Luka Doncic trade. Dumont repeated comments made by Mavericks General Manager Nico Harrison that the team was focused on bringing in players who could help build and improve the team’s culture. Dumont also addressed rumors that the trade was the first step in an attempt to move the Mavericks from Dallas to Las Vegas, where most of the Las Vegas Sands is based. He also denied that the trade was related to cutting costs. Read on for further details.
Dallas Mavericks Governor Speaks Out
Dallas Mavericks Governor Patrick Dumont spoke out a week after the Doncic trade. According to the Bleacher Report via Brad Townsend at The Dallas Morning News, Dumont gave his first remarks following the Mavericks’ trade with the Los Angeles Lakers. Dumont said, “If you look at the greats in the league, Jordan, Bird, Kobe, Shaq — they worked really hard, every day, with a singular focus to win… And, if you don’t have that, you shouldn’t be part of the Dallas Mavericks.”
Dumont’s remarks sparked mixed emotions among NBA fans, including Mavericks fans. One user responded to the Bleacher Report’s post on X, “Yeah it was definitely some internal beef going on. A lot of talking from guys that aren’t on the court. That LA and Dal playoff match-up gets better and better by the day.” Another user responded, “Engaging with only one team for the trade of a generational superstar is the exact opposite of working “really hard, every day, with a singular focus to win.”
Dumont’s Career
Dallas Mavericks Governor Patrick Dumont’s career includes more than 20 years of experience in finance, corporate strategy, and management. Dumont has a proven track record in designing and executing financial and business strategies that drive capital return and maximize company performance. He serves as the President and Chief Operating Officer of the Las Vegas Sands. He previously worked at Miller Buckfire and Bear Stearns.
Dumont has been married to Sivan Ochshorn since 2009. Oschorn is Miriam Adelson’s second daughter from her first marriage to Ariel Ochshorn, which resulted in a divorce in 1980. Miriam Adelson, 79, married her second husband, Sheldon Adelson, in 1991. Sheldon Adelson died in 2021. Miriam Adelson’s net worth is $31.3 billion, as of 2025, making her the eighth-richest woman in America.
Dallas Mavericks’ Next Steps
The Dallas Mavericks’ next steps start with their next home game vs. the Sacramento Kings on Monday at 7:30 p.m. Central. But there’s more than meets the eye, as the Mavericks have been benefiting from Anthony Davis and Max Christie’s services, despite Davis’ lower-body, non-contact injury sustained in Saturday’s game vs. the Houston Rockets after a historic first half.
According to ESPN, Dumont acknowledged the fans’ frustration following the decision to trade Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers while defending the move and confirming there are no plans to relocate the team from Dallas. Doncic’s recent injury history has been tied to conditioning concerns the Mavericks had with him, per ESPN’s Tim MacMahon.
Dumont told The Dallas Morning News, “I clearly understand that, and I really appreciate that … I’m a big Luka fan. My family are big Luka fans. I have a really deep appreciation for what he brought to this team, what he brought to Dallas, and the excitement he brings. He’s an electrifying player.” Dumont added, “The Dallas Mavericks are not moving to Las Vegas … There is no question in that. That is the answer, unequivocally. The Dallas Mavericks are the Dallas Mavericks, and they will be in Dallas.”
