Kevin O’Leary Thanks Mark Cuban For Shocking Reasons
Fans of Shark Tank know how brutally honest Kevin O’Leary can be. He’s not afraid to call out products he thinks are shams, people asking for too much money, or even his co-stars for bad deals. One of his most famous co-stars is Mark Cuban. While most of the folks on the show are known for their business prowess, Cuban became known for owning the Dallas Mavericks. Under his leadership, the Mavericks have been to three NBA Finals, winning one of them. However, Cuban was a friend to O’Leary when he desperately needed it. This is the story of Cuban saving O’Leary in a way few could have expected.
How Mark Cuban Saved Kevin O’Leary
O’Leary wanted to run for a political seat in Canada, as he’s from Montreal. He recently did an exclusive with People where he talked about his experience running for office. According to O’Leary, he was ahead in the poles and in a prime spot. However, once he got to Quebec, he started to see his popularity decline. Most folks in Quebec only speak French, which O’Leary doesn’t know. O’Leary said, “I was leading in the polls, dramatically, until I hit Quebec. I’m dyslexic, I’ll never learn French.”
After that, O’Leary lost. Unlike the United States, O’Leary was forced to “pay back [his] losses, [since he’s] a loser in a race at $1,600 per contribution by only Canadian citizens.” If he didn’t within 24 months, he’d be forced to spend time in jail. He needed to come up with $2 million and couldn’t just pay it off with a check. O’Leary then reached out to Cuban to try to help. O’Leary explained:
“I was $2 million in the hole, and I wanted to write the check and just clear the books, and the government said, ‘No, you can’t do that. You’re going to be subject to the laws of the land.’ So I called up Mark. I said, ‘Mark, I’m in trouble here. I need to hold an event where I can sell a lot of tickets to a lot of people who are going to attend, and I need you to fly up here and be beside me on the stage.'”
Cuban came right away to be there for his co-star and friend. Had he not come, the event likely wouldn’t have drawn as much attention as it did. Thankfully, Cuban is one of the most popular billionaires in the world. O’Leary got emotional while talking about it, which he rarely does.
Why Is Mark Cuban So Popular?
There are plenty of reasons why Cuban is beloved by so many. For starters, unlike most owners of professional sports teams, Cuban is passionate. He doesn’t wear suits to games, but rather tee shirts and jeans. He comes across as a normal, average guy who happens to be a billionaire.
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Fans will continue to love Cuban, and this story makes him that much easier to root for. This will be the last season fans see Cuban and O’Leary together on Shark Tank, though. There’s no doubt their friendship will continue far into the future.
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