US EditionDirk Nowitzki reacts to Nico Harrison firing: 'Should've happened this summer'
Dirk Nowitzki criticized the delayed firing of GM Nico Harrison after a 3-9 start and fan outrage over the Luka Dončić trade that disrupted team stability.
- On Nov. 14, Dirk Nowitzki said, `This move probably should've happened this summer, honestly. I didn't want this negative energy and this black cloud over the Cooper Flagg era.` on Prime Video, criticizing the timing of the Mavericks' firing of Nico Harrison.
- After months of fan outrage and a rocky start, sustained 'Fire Nico' chants and a 116-114 home loss to the Milwaukee Bucks led to Nico Harrison's dismissal.
- Nowitzki warned of distractions and dysfunction, noting, `I think there's just too many distractions, too much going on to keep going this way` and called Dončić's exit `very sad`.
- Fans celebrated the front-office change after the Mavericks dismissed Nico Harrison the day after a 116-114 loss, while Dirk Nowitzki urged the franchise front office to move on and rebuild.
- Harrison's short tenure—hired in 2021 as a former Nike and NBA executive—reflects roster challenges worsened by injuries, including Anthony Davis missing seven straight games and Kyrie Irving sidelined.
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The controversial trade of Luka Dončić to the Lakers has plunged the Dallas Mavericks into a sporting crisis. Dirk Nowitzki is very critical.
Dirk Nowitzki's ex-club Dallas Mavericks is upsetting. In February, basketball superstar Luka Doncic was handed over. Now the general manager responsible for the deal had to leave. From Nowitzki's point of view, much too late – which he clearly expresses.
Dirk Nowitzki believes Nico Harrison should’ve been fired sooner: ‘Black cloud’
Dirk Nowitzki didn’t mince words about the Mavericks’ decision to fire general manager Nico Harrison. The Dallas legend spoke openly on Friday about the move that happened earlier this week, saying the organization had reached a point where it couldn’t keep operating under the cloud of uncertainty surrounding Harrison’s tenure.
Dirk Nowitzki Didn't Hold Back And Had The Perfect Response To The Firing Of Nico Harrison
Tim Heitman. Getty Images.There has been no shortage of takes when it comes to the whole Nico Harrison disaster following the Mavs' decision to finally move on and give the people of Dallas what they...
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