Luka Doncic’s trade last season remains one of the most shocking and controversial moves in recent NBA history. Stunningly, just a season before, Doncic had led the Dallas Mavericks to their first NBA Finals appearance in a decade. Despite his success, the Mavericks executed the trade without informing Doncic beforehand.

The aftermath of the trade sparked outrage among the Mavs fans. Many criticized the Mavericks’ front office, and reports quickly identified General Manager Nico Harrison as the architect behind the shocking decision. On First Take, NBA insider Shams Charania reiterated Harrison’s central role in the move.

“It was Nico Harrison; It was Nico Harrison’s decision; It was Nico Harrison’s pitch. It was Nico Harrison’s idea to trade Luka Doncic. But, of course, any move that ge

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