Discover the defining moments in the early life of Mark Cuban. From birth to education, explore key events.
Mark Cuban is a highly successful American businessman, investor, and television personality. Best known as the owner of the Dallas Mavericks NBA team and a prominent investor on the reality TV show Shark Tank, Cuban has built a substantial net worth estimated at $5.7 billion. He also co-owns 2929 Entertainment. His diverse business ventures and media presence have made him a recognizable figure in both the business and entertainment worlds.
On July 31, 1958, Mark Cuban was born. He is an American businessman, television personality, the former principal owner and current minority owner of the Dallas Mavericks of the NBA, and co-owner of 2929 Entertainment.
In 1981, Mark Cuban graduated from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University with a Bachelor of Science degree in management.
In 1996, Mark Cuban donated $6,000 to Republican Senator Orrin Hatch of Utah.
In October 1999, Mark Cuban made the "largest single e-commerce transaction" by purchasing a Gulfstream V jet for $40 million over the internet.
In September 2002, Mark Cuban married Tiffany Stewart in a private ceremony in Barbados.
In 2002, Mark Cuban donated $1,000 to Democratic California Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren.
In 2002, after criticizing NBA official Ed T. Rush by saying he "wouldn't be able to manage a Dairy Queen," Mark Cuban accepted Dairy Queen's invitation to manage a restaurant for a day in Coppell, Texas.
In 2003, Mark Cuban and Tiffany Stewart had their first daughter.
In June 2004, a stock dilution occurred shortly after a trade involving Mark Cuban in Mamma.com, giving hints of inside knowledge at the time of the trade, where Cuban allegedly avoided a $750,000 loss.
During the 2005 NBA season, Mark Cuban initiated a booing campaign against former Mavericks player Michael Finley when he returned as a member of the San Antonio Spurs.
On June 30, 2006, Mavericks player Dirk Nowitzki commented about Cuban.
In 2006, Mark Cuban and Tiffany Stewart had their second daughter.
In 2006, Mark Cuban was fined $25,000 by the NBA for cursing Spurs forward Bruce Bowen and rushing onto the court, and later fined $250,000 for misconduct after the Mavericks' Game Five loss to the Miami Heat in the 2006 NBA Finals.
In February 2007, Mark Cuban publicly criticized NBA Finals MVP Dwyane Wade and declared that he would get fined if he made any comments about what he thought really happened in the 2006 NBA Finals.
In February 2007, Mark Cuban publicly criticized NBA Finals MVP Dwyane Wade and implied he would be fined if he commented on the 2006 NBA Finals.
On February 8, 2008, Mark Cuban voiced his support for the draft Bloomberg movement, attempting to convince New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg to run in the U.S. presidential election of 2008.
On November 17, 2008, the SEC filed a civil suit against Mark Cuban for alleged insider trading in the shares of Mamma.com, now known as Copernic.
On January 16, 2009, Mark Cuban was fined $25,000 by the NBA for yelling at Denver Nuggets player J.R. Smith. Cuban offered to match the fine with a donation to a charity of Smith's choice or the NHL Players' Association Goals and Dreams Fund in the names of Todd Bertuzzi and Steve Moore.
In May 2009, Mark Cuban made a controversial comment referencing the Denver Nuggets as "thugs" after a loss in the Western Conference Semifinals, leading to media attention and an apology.
In July 2009, the U.S. District Court dismissed the charges against Mark Cuban in the insider trading case.
In 2009, Mark Cuban and Tiffany Stewart had a son.
On May 22, 2010, Mark Cuban was fined $100,000 for comments he made during a television interview about trying to sign LeBron James.
In September 2010, an appeals court overturned the dismissal of the SEC suit against Mark Cuban, ordering further proceedings.
In April 2011, an alleged incident occurred between Mark Cuban and a female patron at a Portland, Oregon bar called the Barrel Room, where the woman claimed Cuban sexually groped her. Cuban denied the allegations.
Despite his history of vocal behavior, in 2011, Mark Cuban was notably silent during the Dallas Mavericks' championship playoff run.
In November 2012, in response to Donald Trump offering President Obama $5 million to a charity of President Obama's choosing if he released passport applications and college transcripts to the public, Mark Cuban offered Trump $1 million to a charity of Trump's choosing if Trump shaved his head.
On October 16, 2013, a federal jury in Texas found in favor of Mark Cuban in the insider trading case after deliberating for 3 hours and 35 minutes.
On January 18, 2014, Mark Cuban was fined $100,000 for confronting referees and using inappropriate language. Cuban stated that he would match the fine with a donation to charity, conditional on reaching two million followers on his Twitter account.
In March 2014, Mark Cuban criticized high-frequency trading (HFT) on CNBC, suggesting it is equivalent to automated insider trading.
At the Code/Media conference in February 2015, Mark Cuban said of net neutrality that "having [the FCC] overseeing the Internet scares the shit out of me".
In June 2015, Mark Cuban donated $5 million to Indiana University Bloomington for the "Mark Cuban Center for Sports Media and Technology", located inside Assembly Hall.
In September 2015, Mark Cuban stated in an interview that running for president was "a fun idea to toss around", and that, if he was running in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, he "could beat both Trump and Clinton".
In October 2015, Mark Cuban posted on Twitter, "Maybe I'll run for Speaker of the House." At the time, there was no clear front-runner to replace the outgoing John Boehner.
In May 2016, Mark Cuban told Meet the Press that he would be open to being Hillary Clinton's running mate in the election, though he would seek to alter some of her positions. He also said that he would consider running as Republican nominee Trump's running mate after having a meeting with Trump about Trump's positions on the issues and suggesting solutions.
On July 21, 2016, Mark Cuban appeared on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and mocked Donald Trump, referencing Trump companies' bankruptcies, the failed Trump University program, and questioning Trump's net worth.
On July 30, 2016, Mark Cuban formally endorsed Hillary Clinton for president at a rally in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. During that campaign stop, Cuban referred to Republican nominee Donald Trump as a "jagoff".
In September 2016, Mark Cuban criticized Donald Trump's view that paying the minimum required taxes is "smart" and for not contributing back to the system that enabled his wealth.
In a September 2016 interview with NPR, Mark Cuban effectively positioned himself to support Hillary Clinton. He posited that the best strategy to beat Trump was to attack his insecurities, especially that of his intellect. He also added that Trump is the least qualified to be president and is not informed about policies.
On November 22, 2016, Mark Cuban met with then President-elect Trump's key advisor Steve Bannon.
In 2016, after media outlets interpreted his previous comments as indication that Mark Cuban was considering running for president, he clarified that he had no intention to do so.
In October 2017, Mark Cuban stated he would "definitely" run for president if he were single, also claiming that if he ran for president in 2020, it would be as a Republican, describing himself as "socially a centrist ... but very fiscally conservative".
On February 21, 2018, Mark Cuban was fined $600,000 by the NBA for stating that the Dallas Mavericks should "tank for the rest of the season."
On March 6, 2018, Willamette Week reported on an alleged April 2011 incident between Mark Cuban and a female patron at a Portland bar, where the woman claimed Cuban sexually groped her. Cuban denied the allegations, and the Portland District Attorney's office declined to prosecute.
On March 8, 2018, the NBA announced it was reviewing the alleged incident involving Mark Cuban and a female patron at a Portland bar in April 2011.
In a March 2019 interview with the New York Daily News, Mark Cuban stated that he was "strongly considering running" for president as an independent candidate.
In May 2019, Mark Cuban said that it would take "the perfect storm" for him to run for president, indicating some conditions could open the door, but he wasn't predicting it.
On March 6, 2020, Mark Cuban was fined $500,000 by the NBA for "public criticism and detrimental conduct regarding NBA officiating."
During an appearance on an episode of Hannity in May 2020, Mark Cuban voiced his support for former Vice President Joe Biden in the 2020 U.S. presidential election.
In June 2020, Mark Cuban revealed he seriously considered running for president that year as an independent, commissioning a national poll that showed he would receive 25% of the vote against Donald Trump and Joe Biden, pulling votes from both.
In 2020, Mark Cuban assisted former NBA player Delonte West by picking him up from a gas station in Dallas, providing a hotel room and paying for his treatment at a drug rehabilitation center.
In 2020, it was speculated that Mark Cuban could have challenged president Donald Trump as a Democrat.
In late 2020, Mark Cuban supported the movement that believed the anthem did not represent them.
On February 2, 2021, Mark Cuban joined Reddit's WallStreetBets "Ask Me Anything" forum. During the session, Cuban questioned the trust of the SEC and capabilities of zero-commission brokerage firms like Robinhood, that restricted retail traders from purchasing GameStop shares and other shorted stocks. He also offered trading advice and expressed optimism about blockchain trading for retail traders in the future.
In early 2021, Mark Cuban decided to stop playing the National Anthem at Dallas Mavericks games to respect those who felt it didn't represent them. However, the NBA responded by requiring every team to play it, citing it as their "long-standing policy". Cuban did not complain, and ended up playing the anthem.
On November 28, 2023, The Dallas Morning News reported that Mark Cuban was in the process of selling his share in the Dallas Mavericks to Miriam Adelson.
On December 27, 2023, the NBA approved the sale of a controlling interest of 73% in the Dallas Mavericks to Miriam Adelson, Sivian, and Patrick Dumont. Mark Cuban reportedly earned an estimated $3.5 billion from the sale.
In October 2024, Mark Cuban claimed on the All-In Podcast that Donald Trump had reached out to him for a position during his administration.
In October 2024, Mark Cuban joined Kamala Harris on the campaign trail for the 2024 election, first making an appearance alongside her in Wisconsin on October 17. At his first appearance he mainly spoke about Donald Trump's tariff policies, warning that they will drive up prices and "ruin Christmas". He compared the former president to the Grinch.
In 2024, Mark Cuban was included in the Time 100 Most Influential People 2024.
Prior to the 2024 Presidential election, Mark Cuban endorsed Kamala Harris for president and launched "Business Leaders for Harris". Cuban also expressed interest in serving as the head of the SEC if Harris were elected.
As of May 2025, Forbes estimated Mark Cuban's net worth to be $5.7 billion.
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