The Mavericks fired Nick Harrison, the man who traded Luka Doncic
February 2, 2025 will forever be remembered as one of the worst days in history Mavericks. On that day, Luka Doncic was sent to the Lakers. Shock transfer and misunderstood by many, but not by Nico Harrisonat the beginning of the maneuver. Nine months later, and after “Fire Nico” left the stands, the new management made a decision by making the decision to leave the GM. dallas.
indeed, Marc Stein Then ESPN agree to indicate that he owns the Mavericks, Patrick Dumontannounced Nico Harrison his dismissal, during a meeting organized in the morning (US time). Anything but incrediblewhen we know to what extent the Texas leader was targeted by fans from dallas, with “Fire Nico!” »from the transfer of Luka Dončić. For which he did not imagine at the time that he would be so popular one would…
Arriving with the Mavericks in 2021, when Mark Cuban was still the owner and after a long stint with Nike, Nico Harrison changed the trajectory of the franchise (and the face of the NBA…) starting in 2025. by separating from the player which allowed the Mavs to return to the Finals in 2024, along with Kyrie Irving, PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford, who all arrived a few months earlier.
The worst sports decision in history?
In exchange for Luka Doncic, and because “defense wins titles”Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a future first-round draft pick are all safely recovered – before Cooper Flag arrives in the 2025 draft thanks to a poor finish to the season – but that was never enough to appease the fans, who remain very attached to their Slovenian darling. Who makes the Lakers happy now…
Since then, the Mavericks have racked up losses (and injuries, including Anthony Davis…), finishing the previous year in 10th place in the West (39-43), before continuing on the same path this season, finishing 14th in their conference (3-8).
for now, Marc Stein adds that there will initially be interim management in Dallas (with Michael Finley and Matt Riccardi), even if the name Dennis Lindsay he is already returning, to replace Nick Harrison. The one whose advisor he was still in 2024. before becoming the new vice president of the Pistons.
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