Los Angeles Lakers (DR) / Fanatics View (DR)
By Mathieu Seguin | Sport editor
More than two months after the trade, Nico Harrison, the GM of the Mavericks, came out of silence to return to the famous exchange of Luka Doncic. But everything was very strange according to the few journalists present on the spot.
He is undoubtedly the most hated man in the NBA today, by far. Nico Harrison made the decision of Trader Luka Doncic towards Lakers last February, even if it is important to recall that he had the agreement of the owners. Rick Welts or Patrick Dumont validated the idea, but it was the GM that leaned last on the trigger.
So since then, let's say that Harrison is undergoing strong attacks as soon as he meets supporters. Mockery, insults, hostile songs in his own room: statements are against GM and this may seem understandable. The trade was very doubtful, just with the counterpart received, and the MAVs were unable to manage the media repercussions.
Nico Harrison justifies himself concerning the Mavericks
So this Tuesday, just before the start of the playoffs and the play-in for Dallas, Harrison decided to get out of the silence for the first time since the exchange. But he did not do it normally. Only a few journalists received an invitation recently and the cameras, as well as the phones, were prohibited. A meeting in a small committee and very private.
In addition to the fact that Harrison insisted with the sentence “The defenses win the championships”, at least 4/5 times according to the journalists, the atmosphere was very strange. A certain discomfort in the room, with the confirmation that Harrison and the other members of the Mavericks have no idea what they are doing. But the GM wanted to justify itself in its own way.
Nico Harrison : “There is no regret concerning this trade. My obligations are towards the Dallas Mavericks. I do the best for Dallas Mavericks, and that's the most important thing. Some of these decisions will be unpopular with fans and perhaps to Dirk (Nowitzki), but my obligations are towards the Dallas Mavericks. »»
Harrison remains convinced that his choice was the right one, especially because Davis brings a better mentality and a better defense than Doncic. He also thinks that fans will quickly change their minds when Dallas starts to win. We ask to see, especially after a new speech very, very, very doubtful.
Nico Harrison wants to control the media concerning the Trade of Luka Doncic, and many did not like. This little meeting was difficult for journalists, so that some thought of leaving. It says a lot about the slump that reigns in Dallas.
