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Charles Berkley shared a message Dallas Mavericks After the NBA executive made the headline again this week, General Manager Nico Harrison said he was surprised by the “level” of his love for fanbase Luka Donsic after his trade with Los Angeles.
Speaking to reporters on Monday at a season-ending press conference, Harrison admitted he knew. The importance of Donsic to fans But I didn’t know much about how much it was until he called for fire after the bomb trade news.
April 9, 2025. Dallas, Texas, USA. Nico Harrison of the Dallas Mavericks is on a game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers of the American Airlines Center. (JeromeMiron-imagn image)
“I knew Luka was important to the fan base,” Harrison said. “I didn’t know that on any level.”
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This follows what he made at the beginning of the week when he said he had no regrets about the deal.
Barkley has been troubled with Harrison’s official duties since the deal, and shared his advice to Harrison during the airing of “TNT’s NBA” on Monday night.
“Listen, I think you are my friend – Nico Harrison, I think you are my friend. I want you the best. I thought you did a good job at Mavs last year, and obviously what happened this year didn’t work,” he began.
Charles Berkley smiles after a game between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks in the 2024 NBA Finals game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on June 12, 2024. (Joe Murphy/nbae via Getty Images)
Lakers superstar Luka Donsic reveals his initial response to learning Mavericks Trade
“Men, please don’t hold any more press conferences. I don’t even know what you’re doing. I’m not really. I’ve gained sympathy and love for you, but I’m not thinking about what you’re trying to do.
“I hope you continue with your work. I hope your team is healthy, but man, please don’t do any more interviews. Please don’t.”
But Berkley is not alone in his criticism.
December 23, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA. The Dallas Mavericks Girdle Cadon Chic (77) checks the scoreboard against the Portland Trail Blazers at the American Airlines Center in the second half. (JeromeMiron-imagn image)
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In a recent interview On ESPNDonsic revealed his feelings about Anthony Davis, Max Christie and the trade that sent him to the Lakers in exchange for future first-round picks.
“Mainly saddened. I was still in the shock of a crazy shock. Honestly, my heart felt broken,” Donsic said.
He added that he had not spoken to Harrison the night of trade or since then.
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