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“One thing I learned in the NBA is that the No. 1 job of a general manager is to keep his job. They are only 30 positions where you make millions and hang around with basketball players all day.”

Quote by Mark Cuban

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Mark Cuban, born on July 31, 1958, is an accomplished businessman, investor, and television personality. He is renowned for his investments in the sports, media, and internet industries, most notably his investment in the broadcast company Hulu and the Dallas Mavericks basketball team. Cuban is respected for his straightforwardness, innovation, and business acumen. more

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