US EditionLuka Doncic Shares True Feelings on Dallas Mavericks Firing Nico Harrison: "I Thought I Was Gonna Stay There Forever"
- Following Wednesday's 121-92 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, Luka Doncic was asked about Nico Harrison's dismissal and said he is focused on the Lakers.
- After a 3-8 start and mounting criticism, the Mavericks dismissed Nico Harrison after fans frequently voiced `Fire Nico` chants, with Patrick Dumont announcing the firing on Tuesday.
- After the blowout, Doncic finished with 19 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists on 7-for-20 shooting in 33 minutes, calling it `Definitely wasn't our best game`.
- The Mavericks named co-interim general managers Michael Finley and Matt Riccardi to oversee basketball operations, while Patrick Dumont framed the move as a commitment to building a championship-caliber organization in a letter to Mavericks fans.
- Harrison's February trade that sent Doncic to the Lakers drew heavy criticism, and Mavericks fans wearing Lakers jerseys at home games highlight ongoing scrutiny since February.
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Luka Doncic raves about Mavericks fans when asked about Nico Harrison’s firing
Luka Doncic has all the love for Mavericks fans after the firing of Nico Harrison. After Harrison was sent packing by Mavericks owner Patrick Dumont, Doncic commented on the dismissal by sharing some love for his supporters in Dallas.
Nico Harrison, the president of basketball operations and general manager of Dallas, who became known around the world and hated in some parts of the United States after the agreed trade of Luka Dončić to the Lakers, was fired on Tuesday by the owners of the Texas club.
Luka Doncic Reacts to Nico Harrison Firing After Lakers Loss
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic wanted to spend his entire career with the Dallas Mavericks, a dream that was snatched from him by Nico Harrison.Harrison paid for his actions earlier this week, as Mavericks ownership dismissed him for his blunder and held him accountable for the trade of Doncic.Naturally, Doncic was asked his initial reaction to Harrison’s firing after his Lakers suffered a 121-92 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.“The city…
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