GM Nico Harrison recently provided an explanation for the trade involving Luka Doncic to the Mavericks. As the trade deadline drew near, the Dallas Mavericks shocked the NBA by making the audacious decision to send superstar Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis and Max Christie. In addition to being the face of the Mavericks, the 25-year-old Doncic is regarded by many as one of the best European players of all time. Therefore, the team’s decision to let go of a player of his caliber has left both current and former players perplexed.
However, Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison defended the transaction, stating that the team had set itself up to “win now and also win in the future” even though he could understand why supporters were shocked by the trade.
“I understand why they would be shocked, initially. But I do believe that we positioned ourselves to win now and also win in the future. And that’s ultimately the goal and why we’re here. It’s one of those things where it’s my job to make the tough decisions that put our goals first and foremost,” Harrison told The Dallas Morning News.
