Rumor not flattering on Luka Doncic, Nico Harrison comes out of silence!

By Mathieu Seguin | Sport editor

The rumors swelled after Luka Doncic's trade, notably accusing the player of having bad behavior or a dubious lifestyle for a professional. Nico Harrison tried to answer it.

Trader Luka's decision has changed a lot in the NBA world since February. Lakers are convinced that they have found their superstar for the next 10 years, while the Mavericks believe they have a better chance of winning the title with Anthony Davis and his “defensive mentality” to use Nico Harrison's words.

Because if some had doubts, Dallas wants to bet everything on the defense. The GM of MAVs believes that it makes the titles win and think that its players will have a first real chance in 2026, especially when Kyrie Irving is back on the prosecution. But since this exchange, Doncic has suffered a lot of criticism.

Nico Harrison justifies himself on the Trade of Luka Doncic

The rumors shot shortly after the trade in order to better understand the reasons for this exchange. We learned that Luka's behavior, especially with the referees, annoyed people. There is also his bad habits outside the parquet floors, he who is accused of not taking care of his body. And then There is obviously defense.

Considered a bad defender, that's why Doncéic was exchanged by Dallas. In any case, this is the official version, hammered several times by Harrison during an appointment with the media on Tuesday. He praised Luka's qualities several times, but believes that a franchise needs defense to win the championship.

Nico Harrison on Luka Doncic : “No, he is an extremely talented player as we all know. We were all able to see it. He has already dropped his greatest total of points when he is not at best physically, so he is able to do so. This is not a problem. But when you make such a trade, you have to be able to look at things as a whole. »»

“We have all studied. At the end, we thought it was in our interest to move forward. I continue to say: Defense wins titles. »»

Through this declaration, we understand that it is the defense of Luka which poses a problem above all. Davis will solve this problem, but Dallas will lose in terms of attack and not just a little. A choice still as polemical …

For Nico Harrison, Luka Doncic is a talented player, but who does not know how to defend. And given the slogan repeated by the GM, this is a huge problem in the case of Slovenian. But it does not reassure supporters.