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Charles Barkley shared a message for Dallas Mavericks The managing director Nico Harrison after the executive of the NBA again made the headlines this week when he said that he was surprised by the “level” of the love of the fans base for Luka Doncic after his job with Los Angeles.
Addressing journalists on Monday at his end -of -season press conference, Harrison admitted that he knew The importance of Donic for fans But did not know well to what extent it was until there are calls for his dismissal after the news of the bomb trade.
April 9, 2025; Dallas, Texas, United States; Dallas Mavericks Director General Nico Harrison, during the match between Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers at the American Airlines Center. (Jerome Miron-Imagn images)
“I knew that Luka was important for the fans base,” said Harrison. “I didn’t know what level.”
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This followed remarks that he made earlier in the week he said that he had “no regret” on trade.
Barkley challenged Harrison’s public remarks since the trade, and during the broadcast of “NBA on TNT” on Monday evening, he shared some tips for Harrison.
“Listen to the man, I consider you a friend of me-Nico Harrison, I consider you a friend of me. I only wish you the best. I thought you did a good job last year with the MAVS, and obviously, everything that happened this year did not happen,” he started.
Charles Barkley smiled after the match between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks in match 3 of the NBA 2024 final on June 12, 2024 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. (Joe Murphy / NBAE via Getty Images)
The Luka Luka Donnic superstar reveals its first reaction to learning the trade of the Mavericks
“Dude, no longer do press conferences. I don’t even know what you do. I really don’t do it. I had sympathy and love for you, but I have no idea what you are trying to do. This war is over, brother. You take the L (loss).
“I hope you keep your work. I hope the team will be healthy, but guy, do no more interviews. Please don’t.”
But Barkley is not the only one in his criticism.
December 23, 2024; Dallas, Texas, United States; Dallas Mavericks goalkeeper Luka Doncic (77) checks the dashboard during the second half against Portland Trail Blazers at the American Airlines Center. (Jerome Miron-Imagn images)
In a recent interview with ESPN, Doncic revealed his emotions on the trade that sent him to the Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a future first round choice.
“Sadness, especially. I was always in shock, like a crazy shock. I had the impression that my heart was broken, honestly,” said Donic.
He added that he had not spoken to Harrison the night of the trade or since then.
