Mark Cuban was among a number of celebrities including actors, talk show hosts, and even NBA personalities in support of Kamala Harris’ bid to be the next president of the United States.
The Dallas Mavericks minority owner recently defended Tim Walz, the Democratic Party’s vice presidential nominee, and his son, Gus, after a Conservative commentator ranted about them on social media.
Gus was seen emotionally celebrating as his dad walked to the stage in one of the notable moments at the Democratic National Convention. While the moment received widely positive reactions among Democratic supporters, Indian-American political commentator Dinesh D’Souza was not impressed and criticized the clip.
“The kid might have mental problems, but he’s acting just like Tim Walz! So what’s Walz’s excuse?” D’Souza said of the 17-year old.
Cuban was quick to defend the Walzes, responding to D’Souza’s seemingly insensitive remark.
“You’ve never had that feeling have you,” Cuban questioned. “So proud of someone you love, that you can’t hold back. Every emotion you can feel, comes pouring out. It’s the best feeling in the world.”
Cuban was just among thousands of users on X who blasted D’Souza for his insensitive post.
Mark Cuban shares secrets to becoming a millionaire
Mark Cuban recently revealed in a conversation with fellow “Shark Tank” star Sara Blakely his living conditions before his career took off.
In a feature article posted on Money.com, Cuban discussed the importance of discipline when saving money.
“I think it’s possible to have a million dollars in the bank even if you’re not an entrepreneur. There are a lot of strategies for people who work their way up the corporate ladder, or even bounce from job to job,” Cuban said.
“You’ve got to have discipline in how you spend your money, first of all. When I was getting started, I used to read this book, ‘How to Retire at 35,’” he added, referring to the 1988 book by Paul Terhorst. “The whole premise of the book was that if you could save up $1 million and live like a student, you could retire. But you would have to have the discipline of saving. I believed heavily in that book. It was a big motivator for me.”
“I did things like having five roommates and living off of macaroni and cheese, I was very, very frugal,” he continued.
He also talked about how driving used cars helped him save money.
“I had a Fiat X1/9 with a hole in the floorboard. I had a 1966 Buick LeSabre … I didn’t have a car that cost more than $200 until I was 25, I think. It was crazy. But that was my decision. I was determined to save money. I was determined to be able to retire,” the Mavericks owner said.
As of this year, Cuban’s net worth is now around $5.7 billion.
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