It was an emigration of unhappy Dallas Mavericks Fans at the American Airlines Center Monday night after security was seen escorting more people out of the arena after calling to General Manager Nico Harrison’s job after the Luka Doncic trade.
Security escorted several fans who either held up the “four Nico” signs or shouted the expression during Mavericks’ one -point loss to Sacramento Kings.
A few fans waving are escorted out of the game after holding a sign that said “Fire Nico”, referring to Mavericks General Manager Nico Harrison, during the game against Sacramento Kings in Dallas, Monday 10 February 10, 10. February, 2025. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Under a karaoke -segment where fans sang together to Whitney Houston’s “I Wanna Dance With Somebody,” a man was shown on The Jumbotron Mouthing The phrase “Fire Nico.”
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The camera quickly panned away.
The same man was also seen with a sign with the same formulation. He and another man who held the sign were later seen that they were escorted away from their seats in a video shared on social media.
According to Dallas Morning NewsAnother two fans were escorted in the fourth quarter. Each time the escorts were greeted by boos from fans in the surrounding area.
A fan shouts, “Fire Nico”, referring to Maverick’s general manager Nico Harrison as security approaches him during the Sacramento Kings game in Dallas, Monday 10 February 2025. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
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Doncic led the NBA to score last season and helped Mavericks reach an NBA final performance but was treated to Los Angeles Lakers In one of the most controversial acts in recent memory.
Fans have since expressed their disdain for Harrison, Mastermind behind the trade, causing the organization to increase its security before Saturday’s game this weekend.
Lakers acquired Doncic, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris, while Mavericks got Anthony Davis, Max Christie and Los Angeles’ 2029 first round. To finish the deal, Utah Jazz acquired Jalen Hood-Schifino and two choices in the second round.
Maverick’s guard Luka Doncic drives towards Los Angeles Lakers tip Anthony Davis in Dallas, December 12, 2023. (AP Photo/LM OTERO, File)
But Davis sustained a groin injury in his debut for Dallas and will be sidelined at least through the All-Star break.
