Mark Cuban still making Don Nelson wait for money

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It's become apparent that owner Mark Cuban is going to make former Mavericks' coach Don Nelson wait as long as possible to get the $7.1 million he's owed in back pay.

Whether it's out of spite or because Cuban can earn money off the amount that an arbitrator and court have ruled he owes Nelson, the owner plans to take the appeals process as far as he can.

This in spite of e-mails in court documents that were examined Monday that state in an e-mail from Cuban's attorney, Geoffrey Harper, to Nelson's attorney, Don Colleluori: "I think the team is making a business decision [I don't think anyone expects this to end differently than the current judgment; but apparently, it is cheaper to use the money and pay later. I'm not sure I understand it, to be candid].

Another of Nelson's attorneys, John O'Connor said the situation simply makes Cuban look petty.

"When you see this pattern of conduct, you wonder why any baseball owner would even consider associating with this guy," O'Connor said.

Cuban had no comment.

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[D-Wags#13]

well, it's a business decision... if he earns more through intrest rates on that money than those court things cost him, why not?
I guess I would do it the same. There gotta be a reason why he is successful financially and he tries to maximize his financial output. As long as there is nothing illegal, I have no problem with it. And it's not like Nelson needs that money badly, he got a nice contract hisself.

[catalyst]

This entire situation has been very sorry on Cuban's part and on Nellie's part. Just pay Nellie and he goes away, until mavs play GSW next.

[JES12]

Cuban should agree to drop the appeals and pay ASAP if Don agrees to trade us Maggette for Terry or Bass for Azubuike.

[dirkforpres]

Cuban is probably hoping Nelson croaks before he has to give him another penny.