Overview
- Nowitzki said the decision to dismiss Harrison earlier this week was overdue and cited months of distractions surrounding the front office.
- He criticized the February trade that sent Luka Dončić to the Lakers for a package led by Anthony Davis, calling it senseless to fans and lacking explanation.
- The Hall of Famer added that supporters felt deprived of seeing a full Dončić arc in Dallas and urged the organization to rebuild its connection with the fan base.
- Reports noted Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont consulted minority owner Mark Cuban during the process that ended Harrison’s tenure.
- Coverage highlighted persistent “Fire Nico” chants and Nowitzki’s concern about carrying negative energy into the Cooper Flagg era, as Dončić thrives with the Lakers to start the season.