Knicks · Doncic and Anthony Davis just got traded for each other wtf (page 7)
SergioNYK wrote:From everything I've read, it seems like Dallas management believes Luka is going to end up like Embiid/LAC version of Kawhi and they didn't want to commit long term. Which is fine and their right to do what they think is best. The issue is only trading with the Lakers and not even entertaining offers from other teams. It looks really suspect and I think there would be a good chance the trade gets vetoed if David Stern was still alive and running things. But we all know Adam Silver is a cuck and gutless.AD is a really REALLY good player and without a doubt a future HOFer but he's 6 years old and at the tail end of his career. It might be a decent trade for Dallas for a year or two but their window is extremely short. They are also banking on that psycho Kyrie being on his best behavior. I don't like their odds.
Ultimately I hate this trade for Dallas and love it for the Lakers. Guys like Luka do not come around often. He's a generational talent. He's not perfect and I'm fully aware of the weight issues and the lack of 100% commitment to his craft but the talent is there and it's not like he hasn't produced. He almost won a ring last season! This also sets up the Lakers for life after LeBum. The hardest thing to do, as we all know here, when you're building a team is getting the main guy and they have it. Everything else from co-star, to supporting cast to finding guys that just fit are much easier now. Call it luck but teams just always seem to help the Lakers. Just wait for the next few days when some team gifts them a good Center for peanuts.
This trade was so lopsided that something else must have been going on. The NBA should investigate. Why would you trade Luka without seeking other offers? Dallas could have gotten a solid player and like 4-5 draft 1st round picks for Luka. If Davis was 5 years younger, then I could understand, but Davis is hurt even more than Luka and he probably only has 3-4 more good years in him. Terrible deal for Dallas.
You go car shopping, you looking for the best deal or the car that fits your needs?
Maybe Nico Called Milwaukee about Giannis? We don't know nor would they disclose.
Whom else would Dallas wanted given their roster? Whom was attainable?
Im not defending Dallas but its the only logic I can fathom. Davis as a retuned commodity makes sense based on need.
If Dallas wins a chip with him then its makes sense.
If Luka starts to weather badly the it makes sense.
If Dallas wanted to rebuild with picks, yoot, then you shop him around.
I read about this on the Athletic forum. Can’t believe they hired this guy. F’ed up twice on multi-generational talent.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6125157...
Nico Harrison, currently the Dallas Mavericks' General Manager and President of Basketball Operations, is facing intense scrutiny for trading away Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. But, this is not the first time in his career that he has been involved in a questionable decision regarding a generational talent.Before his NBA front-office days, Harrison was a key executive at Nike, where he played a pivotal role in one of the most infamous blunders in sports marketing history: losing Stephen Curry to Under Armour.
In 2013, Nike had the opportunity to re-sign Stephen Curry to a lucrative shoe deal. At the time, Curry was an up-and-coming star, but he had yet to win an MVP award or an NBA championship.
Under Armour saw his potential and aggressively pursued him with a $4 million-per-year contract and the promise of a signature shoe line. Meanwhile, Nike's offer was only $2.5 million per year and, as history now shows, their pitch meeting to Curry was a disaster.
According to Ethan Sherwood of ESPN Strauss, Nike executives—including Harrison—mispronounced Curry’s name as “Steph-on” during the presentation. The blunder went uncorrected, making it evident that Nike had not put enough effort into personalizing the pitch for Curry.
To make matters worse, the PowerPoint slides used in the meeting still had Kevin Durant’s name on them, suggesting that the presentation was merely a recycled deck from previous meetings. This showed a lack of genuine interest in making Curry a major priority for Nike.
Dell Curry, Stephen’s father, was reportedly so unimpressed by the careless approach that he stopped paying attention midway through the meeting. Curry took his father's advice and signed with Under Armour—a decision that would turn into one of the biggest marketing wins in sports history.
Fast forward to 2025, and Nico Harrison is once again at the center of a controversial decision—trading away Luka Doncic, a five-time All-NBA First Team player, at just 25 years old.
Much like Nike failed to recognize Curry’s long-term potential, Harrison and the Mavericks front office seemed to underestimate Doncic’s future impact, prioritizing short-term financial flexibility and defensive improvement with Anthony Davis.
Nico had a great run last year to the finals - their despicable tank job allowed them to hit big on Lively and they effectively made 2 strong moves getting Gafford and Washington which changed the season for them. He had built up a lot of currency for that strong season and now he's punted it all away.
GustavBahler wrote:AD got hurt in his first game as a Mav, and will miss weeks, at least. Still can’t believe that they traded LukaI read about this on the Athletic forum. Can’t believe they hired this guy. F’ed up twice on multi-generational talent.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6125157...
Nico Harrison, currently the Dallas Mavericks' General Manager and President of Basketball Operations, is facing intense scrutiny for trading away Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. But, this is not the first time in his career that he has been involved in a questionable decision regarding a generational talent.Before his NBA front-office days, Harrison was a key executive at Nike, where he played a pivotal role in one of the most infamous blunders in sports marketing history: losing Stephen Curry to Under Armour.
In 2013, Nike had the opportunity to re-sign Stephen Curry to a lucrative shoe deal. At the time, Curry was an up-and-coming star, but he had yet to win an MVP award or an NBA championship.
Under Armour saw his potential and aggressively pursued him with a $4 million-per-year contract and the promise of a signature shoe line. Meanwhile, Nike's offer was only $2.5 million per year and, as history now shows, their pitch meeting to Curry was a disaster.
According to Ethan Sherwood of ESPN Strauss, Nike executives—including Harrison—mispronounced Curry’s name as “Steph-on” during the presentation. The blunder went uncorrected, making it evident that Nike had not put enough effort into personalizing the pitch for Curry.
To make matters worse, the PowerPoint slides used in the meeting still had Kevin Durant’s name on them, suggesting that the presentation was merely a recycled deck from previous meetings. This showed a lack of genuine interest in making Curry a major priority for Nike.
Dell Curry, Stephen’s father, was reportedly so unimpressed by the careless approach that he stopped paying attention midway through the meeting. Curry took his father's advice and signed with Under Armour—a decision that would turn into one of the biggest marketing wins in sports history.
Fast forward to 2025, and Nico Harrison is once again at the center of a controversial decision—trading away Luka Doncic, a five-time All-NBA First Team player, at just 25 years old.
Much like Nike failed to recognize Curry’s long-term potential, Harrison and the Mavericks front office seemed to underestimate Doncic’s future impact, prioritizing short-term financial flexibility and defensive improvement with Anthony Davis.
That despicable Tank job helped them get to finals.
Nike has dominant market share. Focus on Nico's misses but not the success? Nico tank job and despite the Brunson miss they still got to finals last year.
Much of Steph's deal with Under Armor deal was in stock. The shares? IPO 20 years ago, 2015 hit 53, sits at 7 and change now.
I don't know whenor if he has sold any shares. Steph is doing quite well for himself no doubt, but that deal was made before Steph was MVP and became a god and given his slight build and ankle issues early in his career not all was convinced he'd be this kind of guy!
Nico grade in his trade early on is preposterous at first glance. Davis getting hurt his first game is awful.
a year or two two in to this one might see Dallas make a magnificent run. Or its a disaster.
Pile on Nico is easy target for now. But the guy obviously helped Nike achieve long term.