Cuban hopes Lakers' Pelinka, Johnson 'fail horrifically'

After watching his team struggle against the Lakers for much of the previous two decades, Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is hoping that Los Angeles continues down the path of mediocrity under its new management.

"I hope they fail miserably. I hope they fail horrifically," Cuban told Mark Medina of The Orange County Register. "I hope Magic Johnson and Rob Pelinka go down as the worst GM/President combination in the history of GM/President combinations. But I hope they live wonderful lives."

In general, Cuban would prefer to see greater dysfunction among teams.

"The worse it is, the better for me," Cuban said. "There’s no NBA thing involved. We survived the other franchise going through some hell that didn't begin to rival what may be going on. The more turmoil with 29 other teams, the happier I am."

Cuban could get his wish, as Lakers owner Jeanie Buss is in the midst of a legal battle after thwarting an attempt by her brothers to dethrone her as team president and controlling owner last week.