Nico Harrison has endured a lot. Following the nerve-wrecking Luka Doncic trade , the Dallas Mavericks have been under constant scrutiny for letting their star player go to the Los Angeles Lakers . It appeared to wean off the heat among fans as the Mavericks General Manager, Nico Harrison, was seen in a recent video signing autographs. However, the very sight did not go well among online fans as they took the whole matter under microscopic examination again with different opinionated explanations.
In one of the biggest trades in recent NBA history, the Los Angeles Lakers landed Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks, sending Anthony Davis , Max Christie, and a 2029 first-round pick in return. The blockbuster deal, which also involved the Utah Jazz, stunned fans and insiders alike. Utah received Jalen Hood-Schifino and two 2025 second-round picks as part of the agreement. The news broke shortly after the Lakers’ win over the Knicks, leaving many—including LeBron James—caught off guard. Soon after the trade, fans demanded to “fire Nico” everywhere.
Nico Harrison is seen signing autographs for the first time since the Luka Doncic trade
Nico Harrison was the center of attention following the blockbuster Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade. There was a huge uproar against the shocking trade that no one saw coming. Within days, fans chanted “fire Nico” on the road, in games, and even threatened him with disturbing messages.
Now, as the Mavericks got Cooper Flagg , most of the heat appeared to slow down. On top of that, Nico was seen signing autographs for fans, a rare sight for fans following the trade.
The Luka Doncic trade came after weeks of quiet negotiations between Lakers GM Rob Pelinka and Mavericks GM Nico Harrison, with even Dallas coach Jason Kidd unaware until the final stages. Pelinka praised Doncic as “a one-of-a-kind, young global superstar” who could lead the Lakers into a new era. Doncic, who averaged 33.9 points last season and guided Dallas to the NBA Finals, brings elite playmaking and scoring to a Lakers roster eager to build beyond LeBron’s twilight years.
For Dallas, the move centers on strengthening its defense and balancing its roster. Harrison described Davis as “one of the best two-way players in the league.” Still, fans in Dallas voiced frustration after losing a generational talent. Harrison admitted the move carries risk, but said the franchise believes in the long-term vision. “The easiest thing would’ve been to do nothing,” he said.
Fans react to Nico Harrison’s autograph signing
The Dallas Mavericks fans were in shock as the video of Nico signing autographs appeared online.
One fan shared a screenshot from the video showing a young fOKC Thunder fan who asked for Nico’s autograph.
Another fan who goes by the name of @SnapCrapola wrote on X, “Dude will be so historically infamous his autograph might be worth something in the future.”
“Those are Lakers fans in disguise,” @DeyLuvHuggy shared.
“Thunder fan in there like thank you for saving us from Luka belt every year 😭😭,” @ayyrod_ wrote.
@joshegbuna shared, “Can’t be real fans 😭😭😭.”
While Nico is apparently getting his respect back from the courtside fans, the online Mavericks supporters are still far from showering praise for his tenure at the franchise.
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In one of the biggest trades in recent NBA history, the Los Angeles Lakers landed Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks, sending Anthony Davis , Max Christie, and a 2029 first-round pick in return. The blockbuster deal, which also involved the Utah Jazz, stunned fans and insiders alike. Utah received Jalen Hood-Schifino and two 2025 second-round picks as part of the agreement. The news broke shortly after the Lakers’ win over the Knicks, leaving many—including LeBron James—caught off guard. Soon after the trade, fans demanded to “fire Nico” everywhere.
Nico Harrison is seen signing autographs for the first time since the Luka Doncic trade
Nico Harrison was the center of attention following the blockbuster Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade. There was a huge uproar against the shocking trade that no one saw coming. Within days, fans chanted “fire Nico” on the road, in games, and even threatened him with disturbing messages.
Now, as the Mavericks got Cooper Flagg , most of the heat appeared to slow down. On top of that, Nico was seen signing autographs for fans, a rare sight for fans following the trade.
Fans lining up for Nico Harrison’s autograph
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The Luka Doncic trade came after weeks of quiet negotiations between Lakers GM Rob Pelinka and Mavericks GM Nico Harrison, with even Dallas coach Jason Kidd unaware until the final stages. Pelinka praised Doncic as “a one-of-a-kind, young global superstar” who could lead the Lakers into a new era. Doncic, who averaged 33.9 points last season and guided Dallas to the NBA Finals, brings elite playmaking and scoring to a Lakers roster eager to build beyond LeBron’s twilight years.
For Dallas, the move centers on strengthening its defense and balancing its roster. Harrison described Davis as “one of the best two-way players in the league.” Still, fans in Dallas voiced frustration after losing a generational talent. Harrison admitted the move carries risk, but said the franchise believes in the long-term vision. “The easiest thing would’ve been to do nothing,” he said.
Fans react to Nico Harrison’s autograph signing
The Dallas Mavericks fans were in shock as the video of Nico signing autographs appeared online.
One fan shared a screenshot from the video showing a young fOKC Thunder fan who asked for Nico’s autograph.
Another fan who goes by the name of @SnapCrapola wrote on X, “Dude will be so historically infamous his autograph might be worth something in the future.”
“Those are Lakers fans in disguise,” @DeyLuvHuggy shared.
“Thunder fan in there like thank you for saving us from Luka belt every year 😭😭,” @ayyrod_ wrote.
@joshegbuna shared, “Can’t be real fans 😭😭😭.”
While Nico is apparently getting his respect back from the courtside fans, the online Mavericks supporters are still far from showering praise for his tenure at the franchise.
Also Read: Why was ex-Grizzlies defensive star Tony Allen arrested? Disturbing charges explained
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