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Dallas Mavericks fan harassed by security following 'Fire Nico' chant in GMs face

The heat surrounding Nico Harrison only continues to grow.
Dustin Lewis|
Feb 8, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks fans gather outside the arena before the game between the Dallas and the Houston Rockets to protest the Nico Harrison trade of former Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Feb 8, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks fans gather outside the arena before the game between the Dallas and the Houston Rockets to protest the Nico Harrison trade of former Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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Though two months have passed since the Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, fan outage hasn't died down. The fires have only continued to rage on with the baffling public comments made by general manager Nico Harrison and team governor Patrick Dumont, who made it clear they have no idea what they're doing.

Harrison is at the forefront of the criticism with fans calling for his job at basically every opportunity. The franchise has responded by ejecting multiple spectators from American Airlines Center since the trade went down.

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Mar 8, 2025; Frisco, Texas, USA; FC Dallas fans hold up a Fire Nico sign for Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison during the first half of the game between FC Dallas and Chicago Fire at Toyota Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Despite the Mavericks showing a glimmer of success going into Monday night's game against the Brooklyn Nets, Harrison found himself at the center of the drama once again. Ahead of tipoff, a fan spotted Harrison speaking with someone in the front row and took his shot.

The fan didn't waste his chance, chanting 'Fire Nico' as the general manager locked eyes with him before quickly looking away. The outcry only continued to grow louder as Harrison walked away into the tunnel.

A few minutes later, the fan was confronted by security personnel. Credit to the fan for standing his ground as someone who is way too worried about Harrison's feelings tried to create a scene.

Don't expect the anger to slow down anytime soon with the Mavericks fighting for a spot in the play-in after going to the NBA Finals less than a year ago.

Dallas sits at No. 9 in the Western Conference with a 37-39 record. The Mavericks are too far behind the Los Angeles Clippers and Minnesota Timberwolves to move into the 8th spot. They have a 1.5-game advantage over the Phoenix Suns and a half-game edge over the Sacramento Kings with six games remaining in the regular season.

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DUSTIN LEWIS

Lewis joined BucsGameday when it was founded in 2022. He's also the Editor-In-Chief of NoleGameday. A graduate of Florida State, Lewis has worked for NG since 2016.

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