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Just My Type
Dan Patrick
June 22, 2009
The Interview
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June 22, 2009

Just My Type

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The Interview

Mark Cuban
TYCOON AND HOOPS JUNKIE

Following his team's second-round loss to the Nuggets, the Dallas owner has been preparing for next week's draft, in which his team picks 22nd.

Dan Patrick: Would you trade places with Bill Gates?

Mark Cuban: No. I've got enough money. Everything else, I've got the advantage on him. Bill Gates has loftier goals than I do. He's a nice guy, and I'm sure he's happy with the way things are going for him. But I was thrilled with my life when I was broke.

DP: Why don't we try it again? Give me a billion, and I'll hold it for you.

MC: Just wait until you have to pay that first tax bill.

DP: If I said you could own Manchester United, the Yankees or the Cowboys, which would you choose?

MC: Probably the Yankees. I'm a Cowboys fan, but the Yankees would be a lot more interesting.

DP: But Manchester United is a global brand.

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