Luka Doncic's reaction to Nico Harrison's dismissal

Luka Doncic once again became the center of attention off the court, although this time not because of his stats or another brilliant performance, but because of his reaction to the dismissal of Nico Harrison, the former general manager of the Dallas Mavericks who traded him to the Los Angeles Lakers last season.

Following the tough 121-92 loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Slovenian was asked about his former team's decision, but he chose to focus on the present: "I thought I'd stay there forever, but it wasn't meant to be. It will always be a special place for me, I'll always be able to call it home. But now I'm focused on the Lakers, trying to move forward," he stated.

Harrison's dismissal was made official on Tuesday, just nine months after that trade that shook the NBA and divided the Dallas fans. Not even the selection of Cooper Flagg with the number one draft pick managed to appease the supporters, who for weeks chanted the now infamous "Fire Nico!" during games. The pressure became too much for the management, who decided to end his tenure.

Doncic never hid how difficult that move was for him. At the time, he admitted to throwing his phone to the ground after receiving the call confirming his departure: "Sadness, above all," he recalled months later. "I was still in shock, completely. I felt like my heart was being broken."

Luka doesn't want to take sides

However, his adaptation to Los Angeles was immediate. In just 28 games last season, he averaged 28.2 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 7.5 assists, leading the Lakers to the playoffs for the third consecutive year. This season has started even better: 37.1 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 9.1 assists per game, with performances of 43 and 49 points in the early games and a triple-double against the Miami Heat.

Although minor injuries on a finger and leg have caused him to miss some games, Doncic continues to show why he is one of the most dominant talents in the NBA. When asked if he would consider playing for the Mavericks again now that Harrison is no longer with the franchise, his response was firm: "Right now, I'm solely focused on the Lakers. No further comments."

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