The man who shocked the whole NBA: I do not regret Doncic, the Slovenian replied: ‘It’s sad what he’s talking’
General manager Dallas MavericksNico Harrison, has caused turbulent reactions after showing in a recent media statement that he did not regret the exchange of exchange Luke Doncic (26) u Los Angeles Lakers. Harrison defended his decision firmly, despite the strong dissatisfaction of the fans.
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Faced with fans and chanting « Give him quit! » At almost every game, Harrison persistently repeated the same reason to switch Doncic in exchange for 32-year-old Anthony Davis, an experienced Lakers player known for his excellent defense
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– I don’t regret the exchange. Part of my job is to do what is best for Mavericks, not only today, but also in the future, and some decisions I will make will be unpopular. That’s my job and I have to stand behind him. ”Harrison said.
‘Defense wins titles’
When asked did he not believe that a team that played in the NBA final a few months earlier, with Dončić as a central figure, he could win the title, Harrison answered the same: « I will say this again: Defense wins the titles. »
Interestingly, the defense was not the main problem of the Mavericks in the final against the Boston Celtics, where they lost in five games. Dallas showed an exceptional defensive game in that series. Harrison’s philosophy seems to neglect the fact that Doncic’s attacking skill led the team to the finals.
– Our philosophy goes forward: Defense wins titles and we are built on defense. This transfer strengthens us in that. Harrison added, ignoring criticism, including those of former majority owner Marko Cuban and the legend of the club Dirk Nowitzki.
In exchange for Doncic, Dallas received Davis, Max Christie from Lakers and the right to choose a new player in the first round of draft 2029.
Doncic: ‘It’s sad as she talks’
Doncic did not hide disappointment with the way Harrison spoke about him after the transfer.
– It’s sad as he talks now. I never said anything wrong about him and I just want to move on. – Doncic told Bleacher Report, confirming that he had not talked to Harrison since leaving the club.
Doncic’s return to Dallas in the Lakers jersey was emotional. The tears flowed during the video dedicated to him before the game, then dominated against the former team with 45 points.
The audience welcomed him and escorted him to a standing ovation, but she repeatedly chanted « During the match! ». Doncic’s jerseys continue to dominate the hall.
Despite all that, Harrison and the new Rick Welts CEO is trying to retain optimism, emphasizing the solid recovery rate of seasonal tickets as evidence that the Dallas fans database remains enthusiastic, although they admit that they must regain the trust of a part of the fans.
Harrison remains with his own, convinced that time will show the correctness of his decision.
– We believe in the move we made … I think when we start winning, it will change your mind. he told skeptics.
Dallas ended the season with the outburst at the playoffs for the playoffs, while Doncic with the Lakers won a place in the playoffs.
