Mavericks fans were thrown over the “Fire Nico” protest in the midst of growing animosity over Luka Doncic trade
There was an exodus of dissatisfied Dallas Mavericks Fans of the American Airlines Center on Monday night, as security was seen accompanied by several people from the Arena after inviting the job of General Director Nico Harrison after Luka Doncic.
Security is accompanied by several fans who either kept the signs of “Fire Nico” or shouted the phrase during the Maverics loss in one point Sacramento kings.
A couple of fans, one who waves, is thrown out of the game after holding a sign where he said “Fire Nico”, referring to General Director Mavericks Nico Harrison, during a match against Sacramento Kings in Dallas, on Monday, February 10 , 2025. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
During the Karaoke segment where fans sang along with Whitney Houston “I want to dance with someone”, one man is shown on a jumbotron who begged the Fire Nico phrase.
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The camera was quickly maintained.
The same man was also seen holding a sign with the same phrase. He and another man holding a sign were later seen escorting their seats in a video shared on social media.
According to Dallas’s morning newsTwo more fans were separated in the fourth quarter. Each time the entourage welcomed the boos from fans in the environment.
The fan shouts, “Fire Nico”, referenced by General Director Mavericks Nico Harrison as his safety approaching during the Sacramento Kings game in Dallas, on Monday, February 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Doncic led the NBA in scoring last season and helped Mavericks to reach the NBA final but sent it Los Angeles Lakers In one of the most controversial crafts in recent memory.
Fans have since expressed contempt for Harrison, a master behind the store, forcing the organization to allegedly increase his safety before Saturday’s game over the weekend.
The Lakers were bought by Doncic, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris, while the Mavericks received Anthony Davis, Max Christie and Los Angeles 2029. In order to complete the agreement, Utah Jazz bought Jalen Hood-Schifino and two choices of the second round.
Mavericks Guardian Luka Doncic drives against attacker Los Angeles Lakers Anthony Davis in Dallas, December 12, 2023. (AP Photo/LM Odoro, file)
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But Davis sustained a groin injury in his debut for Dallas and would be placed aside at least through the All-Star break.
Fox News’ Ryan Morik contributed to this report.
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