The blockbuster trade involving Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis sparked significant conversation within the NBA community in February 2025. This topic has resurfaced following a recent interview with Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison. Additionally, discussions have taken a surprising turn after a recent statement from Dallas Mavericks owner Patrick Dumont.
In his recent reports, Tim Cato highlighted that Dumont expressed frustration towards Nico Harrison due to what he perceived as a lack of communication regarding the potential backlash from the fanbase over Doncic’s trade.
“Most notably, team and league sources say, Dumont has had frustration with Harrison not warning him — or, perhaps even more damningly, being unaware — of the fandom’s outrage following the trade. Those same sources say it had some influence over Dumont’s decision to make Harrison appear for last week’s closed media event, which Harrison did not want to,” via Tim Cato.
Dallas Mavericks owner Patrick Dumont was reportedly frustrated with Nico Harrison for not warning him how the fanbase would react to a Luka Dončić trade, per @tim_cato
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) April 21, 2025
“However, those team sources consistently express belief that Dumont no longer sees Harrison as a figure… pic.twitter.com/TAkSwVRlLa
Cato’s reports have brought to light a concerning shift in perspective, as Dumont no longer considers Harrison to be a figure of unwavering basketball expertise.
Mavericks Owner Under Fire For Statements Regarding Luka Doncic’s Trade
When Patrick Dumont’s statement regarding Luka Doncic’s trade appeared on social media, fans quickly erupted in the comment section. Several fans criticised the Mavericks‘ owner for his statement.
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One fan said, “First people tried to say Nico mad the trade without the owners knowing. Now it’s he didn’t tell the owners the backlash. Owners 100% told him to get this trade done.”
First people tried to say Nico mad the trade without the owners knowing. Now it’s he didn’t tell the owners the backlash. Owners 100% told him to get this trade done
— Shad💻 (@ImNotRashad) April 21, 2025
Another fan said, “Did Patrick Dumont not notice the thousands of Mavs fans showing up to Mav’s games rockin #77 jerseys?“
Did Patrick Dumont not notice the thousands of Mavs fans showing up to Mav's games rockin #77 jerseys?
— Midtown Mike (@MidtownMike22) April 21, 2025
Another fan joked, “Does Dumont not watch the sport of basketball? Dude needed a warning.”
Does Dumont not watch the sport of basketball? Dude needed a warning 😂
— Joe Osborne (@JTFOz) April 21, 2025
A sports enthusiast mentioned, “imagine spending $3.5billion on something you know nothing about.”
imagine spending $3.5billion on something you know nothing about
— 🅿️nuts (@larsajordan) April 21, 2025
Another fan commented, “Does Patrick not have a brain of his own?”
Does Patrick not have a brain of his own?
— HeatFly 🔥🦅 (@Heatflyy) April 21, 2025
Another fan mentioned, “Is Dumont that stupid?”
Is Dumont that stupid?
— PokeNation (@Big12Pokes) April 21, 2025
Harrison’s involvement in Doncic’s trade is taking unexpected turns. Fans are on the edge of their seats, eager to see how this intriguing drama will ultimately unfold.
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