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Klay Thompson gives honest take on Mavericks firing Nico Harrison

Thompson was arguably Nico Harrison's most impactful free agent acquisition during his tenure with the Dallas Mavericks.
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Nov 5, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) reacts against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Nov 5, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) reacts against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

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The Dallas Mavericks are doing their best to move on after the team fired general manager Nico Harrison on Tuesday. Dallas lost its first game of the new era, falling to the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night, 123-114.

While the majority of the fan base is relieved Harrison is no longer making decisions for the franchise, some players have mixed feelings.

READ MORE: 3 overreactions as Mavericks fall to Suns in first game after Nico Harrison's firing

It's worth remembering that players spend more time around the coaching staff and executives behind closed doors than anyone else. Obviously, a bunch of negative stories have surfaced surrounding Harrison's tenure with the Mavericks, but that doesn't necessarily apply to every single member of the team.

In the case of Klay Thompson, the veteran sharpshooter was arguably Harrison's most impactful free agent signing during his tenure, joining the Mavericks on a three-year/$50 million deal via a sign-and-trade with the Golden State Warriors in a multi-team deal.

Thompson opened up on Harrison's dismissal, sharing his true thoughts on the subject.

Klay Thompson Wishes Nico Harrison 'Well'

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Nov 12, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) looks on during the second half against the Phoenix Suns at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Following the loss to the Suns, Thompson spoke about his reaction to Harrison being fired.

For someone who has dealt with plenty of adversity while rehabbing from injuries, the news seemed tough for Thompson to swallow.

Though he wasn't with the Mavericks for the run to the NBA Finals in 2024, Thompson reflected on some of Harrison's accomplishments.

"It's a hard business, and Nico is a friend and we're from the same city," Thompson said, according to The Smoking Cuban's Noah Weber. "I just wish him well, he's done great things for Nike basketball, helped the Dallas Mavericks reach a conference finals and an NBA championship."

"It's the hardest part of the business, whether you're traded or waived, or let go, so it's never fun," Thompson added. "I think that's, in any business, not just basketball, whether it's the corporate world or any industry, it's hard to have to deal with adversity like that."

Thompson is off to a slow start to the 2025-26 NBA season. He's averaging a career-low 7.4 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.0 assists in 19.7 minutes per game. Thompson is shooting a paltry 31.4% from the field and 26.7% from three-point range.

The Mavericks and Thompson will look to respond from their struggles against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday, November 15. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET.

READ MORE: Warriors' Draymond Green calls out Mavericks for firing Nico Harrison

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Dustin Lewis
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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