Dallas Mavericks GM Nico Harrison faced significant backlash for trading Luka Doncic to the Lakers for Anthony Davis. While Harrison maintains that the trade was strategic, emphasizing his belief in 'defense wins championships', he admitted to underestimating Doncic's popularity with fans. The Mavericks' disappointing season ended with a play-in loss, and Harrison felt the fans' dissatisfaction visibly during games. He expressed that the organization had a vision for future success, but acknowledged the unpopular nature of the trade with supporters.
Harrison acknowledged he underestimated fans' adoration for Luka Doncic, stating, 'I did know that Luka was important to the fan base, but I didn't quite know it to what level.'
Harrison defended his trade decision, emphasizing, 'My job is to make decisions I feel are in the best interest of this organization, and I gotta stand by the decisions.'
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