It is a hell of a time to be a Dallas Mavericks fan. As president and General manager of the Mavericks, Nico Harrison may have landed himself in some hot water. In what seems to be under directives from team ownership, Nico Harrison traded Luka Doncic to the Lakers for Anthony Davis. Seen as a surprise move before the NBA’s trade deadline, the Mavericks’ fans were blindsided and vociferous in their dismay. Team governors were reported as saying that they didn’t expect such backlash, yet here we sit, witnessing it all. Trading for Anthony Davis didn’t hurt as much at least in the moment, as Davis is a perennial all-star. He’s supremely talented and competes highly at both ends of the floor. He also brings even more championship pedigree to Dallas. However, what gave Mavericks fans cause for pause is Davis’ injury history. I think this was a classic case of being willing to deal with the devil you know versus the one that you don’t. Mavericks fans were willing to accept Doncic’s...
