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Nico Harrison did not know that Luka Doncic was so popular in Dallas…

It is to wonder if the leaders of the Mavericks do not express Nico Harrison on purpose to the press so that he is ridiculed a little more … Once again, the GM of the franchise answered questions from journalists, and once again, he answered in a lunar manner.

Asked about the reaction of the fans after the transfer of Luka Doncic, he admitted that he had not measured how popular the Slovenian was … “I knew that Luka was important for fans, but I didn't know how exactly” he replied Before adding: “When you have 20,000 people who scream 'Fire Nico', you can feel it”.

Only victories will calm the public

Despite this, Harrison has no regrets, and he even believes that he did a good job. “I think I have done a very good job here. I don't think they can be judged on injuries this year. You have to be judged as a whole, from start to finish. »»

For him, people cannot appreciate this exchange if they do not consider Anthony Davis as a “All-Nba Player and an All-Defensive Player”. The GM des Mavericks also believes that it has set up a workforce to win the title, and it does not bother. The Mavericks are better armed to win the title.

“If we put Kyrie on the ground [Irving]Klay [Thompson]Pj [Washington]Anthony Davis and [Dereck] Lively is a team from the caliber of an NBA champion and we would have won at a very high level. Which would have appeased part of the indignation, “ he notes.

But now, this dream five has never played together … “Unfortunately, we could not do it, so it continued again and again … Frankly, we just have to be healthy. I think the assembly team is on the level of a champion. We are fully waiting for Kyrie to be back with us next year, once restored from her injury. And we think we will compete for the title. »»

Will it still be in place at that time …

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