What Maxi Kleber had to say about Mavericks firing Nick Harrison

OKLAHOMA CITY — As the NBA world continues to react The Dallas Mavericks are firing GM Nick Harrison on Tuesday, the former Mavericks turned forward Los Angeles Lakers, Maki gluehe expressed his opinion about the news. During the team’s scrimmage in preparation to face the Oklahoma City Thunder, Kleber, who was part of Dallas’ package to the Lakers to acquire Doncic, paused before giving his reaction.

Kleber discussed the nature of the NBA the business side of things and that drastic changes are happening, such as Doncic’s move to the Lakers for All-Star Anthony Davis.

“It’s a quick job, man. (For) the GM, the players, the coaches; everybody,” Kleber said. “So you always have to be ready for the next move.”

Maxi Kleber was asked about the Mavericks’ Nico Harrison shooting the Lakers in OKC:

“It’s a fast job, man. The GM, the players, the coaches; everybody. So you always have to be ready for the next move.” pic.twitter.com/98IOpnRVnp

— Joshua Pavon (@joe_svai) November 12, 2025

The Lakers acquired Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris from the Mavericks. Max Christie and a 2029 first-round pick along with Davis were sent back. Kleber spent most of 2025 recovering from a broken right leg. He made his regular season debut in a 122-102 loss to the Atlanta Hawks last Saturday.

The Lakers have won six of their last seven games.

Chandler Parsons’ Dirk Nowitzki is advising on the Mavericks GM job

After Niko Harrison was fired, former Mavericks forward Chandler Parsons recommended Dirk Nowitzki for Mavericks GMstating that while the Hall of Fame forward has no experience at the position, he is very connected to the Mavs organization.

Parsons suggested the Mavericks seriously consider Nowitzki will be their new GM, according to FanDuel Sports TV’s Run it Back.

“I think the first thing they should do is hire Dirk Nowitzki. He’s the most beloved icon in Dallas. He’s clearly separated himself from the entire franchise since hiring Nick, or moving Luke,” Parsons said. “He was all on the side of the fans and he was frustrated with the move. I think you brought in a guy like that. Not even as a GM. Dirk is not a GM.”

“Just some kind of role, some kind of opportunity where he can be in front of the crowd. He can go to games, he can have that Dirk atmosphere where I can remember the championship in 2011,” Parsons concluded.

Nowitzki, who expressed displeasure with the Mavericks’ trade for Anthony Davis, began his first season as a sportscaster for Amazon Prime Video’s NBA coverage.