Nico Harrison Let Both NBA Players of the Week Escape Dallas Mavericks
Fans roast ex-Mavericks GM Nico Harrison as Luka Doncic and Jalen Brunson snag NBA Player of the Week honors for rival teams.
Luka Doncic powered the Lakers to three victories last week, posting 37.3 points, 10.3 assists and 8.7 rebounds per game. Jalen Brunson fueled four Knicks wins with 28.8 points and 4.5 assists, hitting 40.7% from three-point range. The honors for Week 6 (Nov. 24-30) sparked Mavericks fans' fury, given both stars once anchored Dallas.
Social media erupted with memes targeting Harrison, imagining the duo still together in Dallas. Supporters shared edits and quips lamenting lost glory under his watch.
Brunson's Free Agency Exit
Drafted by the Mavericks in 2018, Brunson sought a four-year, $55 million extension before his breakout but faced delays from front office caution. He stepped up during Doncic's injuries, averaging over 20 points and six assists, yet Dallas held off until after the trade deadline.
Frustrated, Brunson signed a richer four-year, $104 million pact with New York in 2022, thriving ever since as a Knicks cornerstone.
Doncic Trade Shakes League
Harrison orchestrated Doncic's shocking February 2025 trade to the Lakers in a multi-team blockbuster for Anthony Davis.
The deal, facilitated by Utah, sent Dallas Maxi Kleber, Markieff Morris and picks, aiming to reset amid cap woes. Doncic called it a "big shock" but embraced LA, where he now excels without the supermax Dallas dangled.
Harrison departed Dallas on November 11 after a 3-8 start, blamed for salary mismanagement and star losses. His tenure saw Finals runs but crumbled with high-profile exits, leaving fans to mock his legacy amid the weekly awards snub.
Mavericks now scramble without the backcourt magic Harrison let slip away.












