Following an extensive and damning investigative report by Sports Illustrated, the Dallas Mavericks have found themselves with a lot to answer for in the two days since the story broke. Outspoken billionaire owner Mark Cuban has, due to both his notoriety and his active role in the organization, been quick to address the issues outlined in the report, as well as make statements accepting responsibility on at least two occasions.
One of the most glaring instances in the report was how the basketball organization treated two instances of assault by Earl Sneed, a then-writer for Mavs.com. The team not only failed to take action after he pled guilty to a misdemeanor charge of family violence, but four years later, after he struck a female co-worker whom he was both living with and dating, the team’s acknowledgement of the incident went so far as to require Sneed to sign a document that prohibited any “one-on-one contact” with female coworkers at the Mavericks organization.
Cuban, speaking to ESPN, claimed he regretted not firing Sneed after the initial 2011 dispute. “I want to be clear, I’m not putting the blame on anybody else,” Cuban said to the sports network. “It came down to my final decision that I made.”
“So that was my decision. What I missed, and it was truly a fuck up on my part, because I was not there, I looked at everything anecdotally,” he continued.
Cuban has so far remained relatively silent on another prominent allegation in the Sports Illustrated report, the reports that former team president and CEO Terdema Ussery repeatedly used sexually inappropriate and aggressive language in casual interactions with staff. Immediately following the publication of the report, the team did offer two statements that team was engaging independent investigators in response to the allegations.
In the fallout, Mark Cuban has fired the team’s human resources director and Sneed. He claims to have no knowledge or awareness of his team president’s sexually explicit interactions with female employees, claiming to ESPN “he had no knowledge of the corrosive culture in his offices.”
The veracity of that statement remains to be seen, but it’s been proven time and again recently that any ignorance, willful, or otherwise, of such workplace conditions by a principal such as Cuban does little to mitigate their responsibility for the damage done to innocent employees subjected to them.
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This response to someone grieving a friend might be the best internet comment ever
When someone is hit with the sudden loss of a friend or loved one, words rarely feel like enough. Yet, more than a decade ago, a wise Redditor named GSnow shared thoughts so profound they still bring comfort to grieving hearts today.
Originally posted around 2011, the now-famous reply was rediscovered when Upvoted, an official Reddit publication, featured it again to remind everyone of its enduring truth. It began as a simple plea for help: “My friend just died. I don't know what to do.”
What followed was a piece of writing that many consider one of the internet’s best comments of all time. It remains shared across social media, grief forums, and personal messages to this day because its honesty and metaphor speak to the raw reality of loss and the slow, irregular path toward healing.
Below is GSnow’s full reply, unchanged, in all its gentle, wave-crashing beauty:
Why this advice still matters
Mental health professionals and grief counselors often describe bereavement in stages or phases, but GSnow’s “wave theory” gives an image more relatable for many. Rather than a linear process, grief surges and retreats—sometimes triggered by a song, a place, or a simple morning cup of coffee.
In recent years, this metaphor has found renewed relevance. Communities on Reddit, TikTok, and grief support groups frequently reshare it to help explain the unpredictable nature of mourning.
Many readers say this analogy helps them feel less alone, giving them permission to ride each wave of grief rather than fight it.
Finding comfort in shared wisdom
Since this comment first surfaced, countless people have posted their own stories underneath it, thanking GSnow and passing the words to others facing fresh heartbreak. It’s proof that sometimes, the internet can feel like a global support group—strangers linked by shared loss and hope.
For those searching for more support today, organizations like The Dougy Center, GriefShare, and local bereavement groups offer compassionate resources. If you or someone you know is struggling with intense grief, please reach out to mental health professionals who can help navigate these deep waters.
When grief comes crashing like the ocean, remember these words—and hang on. There is life between the waves.
This article originally appeared four years ago.