In a surprising move, Mavericks GM Nico Harrison traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, citing the need to cultivate a strong team culture and defense. The deal includes Anthony Davis, promising player Max Christie, and a future draft pick. This trade, which shocked the NBA community, illustrates Harrison's commitment to a vision shared with coach Jason Kidd. They believe that enhancing team dynamics and bringing in top two-way players is essential for success, even if it means letting go of a superstar like Doncic, who led the team to recent Finals.
As we turn the page, I think it's important to know that [Jason Kidd] and I, we've had a vision and the culture that we want to create since we've been here.”
The players that we're bringing in we believe exemplify that. We think defense wins championships and we're bringing in one of the best two-way players in the league.
Well, let's be clear: I'm the one making the decision and [Kidd]'s supportive of it, so it's me. I don't do anything that's scary.
I understand the magnitude of it. So, the easiest thing for me to do is do nothing, and everyone would praise me for doing nothing.
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