Mavericks fans push wild trade ideas after winning top pick

"Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in."

The famous quote spoken by Michael Corleone in The Godfather Part III over 50 years ago has never felt more true to Dallas Mavericks fans.

Over the last couple of months, the Mavericks have alienated their fan base in the wake of the Luka Doncic trade. The supporters have vocally protested against general manager Nico Harrison and team governor Patrick Dumont, leading to some to even be ejected from the American Airlines Center.

However, fate may be changing its tune. Dallas has a chance to flip its fortune after landing the top pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Barring something unforeseen, which is obviously a possibility considering what happened in February, the Mavericks will be adding Cooper Flagg at No. 1 to pair with Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis.

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

Flagg is the consensus top prospect in the draft and he has a ton of potential as a two-way point forward at the professional level.

Fans are also gearing themselves up for the Mavericks making a deal as Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to explore his options this offseason. Either way, this should be a much more interesting summer for Dallas than it was projected to be less than 24 hours ago.

Check out the reactions below.

Receiving the No. 1 pick results in trade speculation for the Mavericks

giannis wants no taxes.
dallas mavericks just got cooper flag.

stay with me now.

a team with more vets than rookie talent.
they are looking to win now, and this cooper flag pick was one of those things which will get them giannis.

PG: KYRIE IRV.
SG: KLAY THO.
SF: GIANNIS ANT.… pic.twitter.com/6qkcKavlQS
— sels (@VibewitSellzz) May 13, 2025

Trade AD and Kyrie

Build a new young core and win in 4
— Padres & Boise State (@PerformanceGuru) May 13, 2025

Nico is about to ship this pick for kd tomorrow
— Jonathan Lyden (@JonathanLyden) May 12, 2025

Nico has an opportunity to do the funniest thing ever…
— HeartPhelt (@itsheartphelt) May 12, 2025

Some fans still worried Nico Harrison will fumble the bag

I’ve got to admit, admin.

I like that we won the lotto but I do not like that there’s even a chance the pick gets traded. It probably won’t, but that thought is in the back of my head.
— r/Mavericks (@redditmavericks) May 13, 2025

Let's just wait before Nico Harrison trades it for 2 role players and two second round picks
— Anthony G. Halkias II (@anthonyghalkias) May 13, 2025

Fire Nico before the draft. He should get no credit for what this team accomplishes with Flagg.
— Scott (@TheGreatScott_) May 12, 2025

Please don't bust, Cooper

Let’s just hope cooper isn’t a bust
— Capsports (@CAPMACKSPORTS) May 13, 2025

Nico Harrison is an alpha male. I won’t tolerate any more slander.
— fun_damental (@sleepyjoe1111) May 12, 2025

A minor portion of NBA fans request an apology for Nico

Nico deserves a raise and an apology
— lepeanutcrypto (@lepeanutcrypto) May 12, 2025

There are still Mavericks fans who aren't changing tune despite the positive news

FIRE NICO and then we can talk!!
I know he is dumb enough to trade the pick for all that he can get that he will say it will help the Mavs Defense or whatever.

The Mavs organization does not understand how the Luka trade was so bad and personal to the fans. If you had a clue it…
— D Mark McGhee (@dmarktx) May 12, 2025

Like the owners, GM, and managers backstabbed the fans by trading Luka. I’m 100% out until every one of them is gone.
— ragebot (@RageBot_) May 13, 2025

Still done with Mavs
— Ida Tavakoli (@IdaTavakoli) May 13, 2025

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