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Mavericks fans ejected over ‘Fire Nico’ signs, shouting at Mark Cuban

Dallas Maverick sympathizes with their upset fanbase – until they criticize their leadership within the arena.

Just a day after owner Patrick Dumont said he understands why fans are hurt about the Mavericks' Earth crushing trade that sent Luca Donsic to the Lakers for Anthony Davis, Kings A fan who expressed discomfort during a home game with the film was fired.

One fan I was kicked out by security He utters the word “Fire Nico” on Jumbotron and sings Whitney Houston's “I Wanna Dance with Somebody,” then shows off his signature with the same message during his loss to the 129-128 King in Dallas.

Mavericks fans said “Fire Nico,” referring to GM Nico Harrison, in the Arena Karaoke segment on February 10, 2025. x, @kevinoconnor

The strange moment on the big screen happened in the third quarter, but the sign came out in the fourth quarter.

He and his co-conspirators called out the work of general manager Nico Harrison by showing off a large “Fire Nico” sign while standing in the bowl under the arena.

The Mavericks issued a statement on emissions, stating that fans have violated the NBA Code of Conduct.

“In the first case, the guest brought in signs of breaking the following rules contained in the NBA Code of Conduct. Corporate Communications' Erin Feingold said in a statement released to reporters. All ESPN.

Security was serenaded with boos from fans as front office protesters were escorted from the arena in the fourth quarter, with the Mavericks leading 103-94.

More fans from the arena after being caught up in a cry with minority owner Mark Cuban, who was irritated by hearing “Fire Nico” while the home team was filming a free throw late in the game was kicked out.

“Close f-k and sit f-k down!” Cuba cried, according to footage from fans shown to ESPN.

According to ESPN, the group in the group was shown a door wearing a T-shirt with the face of a woman who could not be identified and wearing a clown nose.

During the match on February 10th, 2025, two Mavericks fans, “Fire Nico,” referring to GM Nico Harrison, hold the sign. Getty Images

“In the second incident, fans wore rules-breaking T-shirts. [cited] They were also drunk, disruptive, uncooperative, and everything was listed in the NBA fans' code of conduct,” FineGold told ESPN.

Perhaps Karma got the Mavericks in this example.

Coach, as if things could not have been more unique. Jason Kidd did not speak to reporters After the game, they rarely rebel against league policy.

Perhaps Kidd is just as upset as the fans who have been protesting outside the American Airlines Center since the trade that sent 25-year-old Don Sic to Los Angeles has passed.

Two fans will be escorted from the Dallas Mavericks vs. Sacramento Kings basketball game after displaying the “Fire Nico” sign referring to the Mavericks general manager on February 10, 2025. AP

“I want you to know that I really sympathize with every fan that feels hurt,” Dumont said earlier in an interview with Dallas Morning News, released Sunday morning. “As far as I'm concerned, Luka is a MAV of life and I really hope that as he continues in LA, he doesn't want anything other than happiness and success in his career.”

It is reportedly He booed Dumont significantly while he walked to his courtside seat during Monday's game.

Harrison was not in his usual courtside seat on Monday. Otherwise, he would likely have faced the same fate as Dumont.

77 jerseys screaming “Fire Nico” in connection with Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison as security approaches during the Kings vs. Mavericks basketball game on February 10, 2025 fan. AP
Patrick Dumont (r.) leaves court after the defeat of the Mavericks on February 10, 2025. AP

Van Vitriol has gotten worse as Davis, 31, collapsed from an adduct wound that was trying to keep him out for several weeks.

Meanwhile, Donsic made his debut for the Lakers on Monday, scoring 14 points in a dominant 132-113 victory over the Jazz.

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