a Dallas Mavericks Fans were kicked out of the match this week after protesting against general manager Nico Harrison for the Luka Don Chic trade.
Garrett Bussy and his friend Chris Taylor, the stubborn Mavericks fan, were among the few fans to be kicked out of Monday night's game Sacramento Kings After they cried out “Fire Nico,” they also printed messages on their shirts.
#77 Jersey fans scream “Fire Nico” and Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison is approaching him in the second half with the NBA basketball king with the Sacramento Kings in Dallas on Monday, February 10, 2025 Masu. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
The two said WFAA during interview This week, the incident took place later in the game, with the Mavericks shooting a free throw.
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“We did 'Fire Nico' [chant]and it was the first time we've done it all night,” Taylor told the station. They met with security immediately and were escorted from the American Airlines Center, allegedly violating the rules of the NBA Code of Conduct.
Taylor also told the station that he “started screaming” at him before the Cubans were escorted, and that the situation would escalate further.
In a statement to the WFAA, Cuba explained his side.
“While we had the ball and while we were filming the FTS (free throw), fans were booing during crunch time. Why did they look where? I wanted to see what he was. He began screaming at me.
Mark Cuba, the minority owner of the Dallas Mavericks, will face the Chicago Bulls on November 6th, 2024 at the American Airlines Center. (Image of Kevin Jairaj-Immagn)
Mavericks fans were kicked out to “Firenico” protest amid growing hostility towards Luka Donchik's trade
Cuba, in addition to his statement, said a cry from fans had “the whole game” happened.
“I didn't mind what he was saying. He was saying the whole game. Fans while we had the ball at crunch time or while filming the FTS. I was worried that he was booing him. Mavs, that was it.”
Bushy He told WMAQ He spoke with Cuban after the match and was invited back to courtside with his 7-year-old son for Wednesday's match.
Bussey called it a “step in the right direction” for the fanbase left untangled after a team's star player was traded.
One fan was escorted from the game after referring to the general manager of the Dallas Mavericks, holding a sign referring to the Dallas Sacramento King Nico Harrison in the second half of the Dallas basketball game. Masu. Monday, February 10th, 2025. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
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Doncic led the NBA in scoring last season and helped the Mavericks reach the NBA Finals appearance, but he Los Angeles Lakers One of the most controversial deals in recent memory.
Since then, fans have expressed their dare to Harrison, the mastermind behind the trade, urging the organization to increase security before the match last weekend.
At least one other fan was kicked out of Monday's game due to similar protests.
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