Apr 9, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

17-Year NBA Veteran Calls Out Nico Harrison's Mavericks Press Conference

Originally posted on Los Angeles Clippers on SI
By Liam Willerup | Last updated Apr 16, 2025 2:35 PM ET

The Dallas Mavericks made the NBA Finals in 2024, losing in five games to the Boston Celtics. Regardless, it was a massive achievement, as superstar guard Luka Doncic was getting closer to securing a coveted NBA title. However, the Mavericks had different plans this season and decided it was time to trade Doncic in what might've been the most shocking move in recent sports memory.

For the first time since the trade of Doncic, Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison had a press conference for the media before their play-in tournament contest. However, the press conference wasn't aired, nor were media members allowed to record audio or video. Reacting to this, former Los Angeles Clippers guard Lou Williams called out Harrison for the move.

"Why do something behind closed doors without cameras or recorders if you have 'no regrets.'?"

Lou Williams puts Nico Harrison's statement on the spot ️

(via @RunItBackFDTV)pic.twitter.com/ImhLhnjith
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) April 16, 2025

"Why do something behind closed doors without cameras or recorders if you have 'no regrets.'? What are you hiding from if you have no regrets," Williams shared on FanDuel TV's Run It Back. "...Stand in front of the cameras and face the music like everyone else."

Williams went on to say that Harrison shouldn't back down and should've used the opportunity to tell Mavericks fans what vision he has for this team going forward. While some fans may never forgive Harrison for what he did, Williams wants Harrison to at least come forth and not keep hiding from the obvious.

"You shut up and you go home. That's what [Nico Harrison] should do." @stephenasmith says he "hated" Nico Harrison's recent comments on having "no regrets" about trading Luka Doncic pic.twitter.com/GnyHw33TN5
— First Take (@FirstTake) April 16, 2025

As has been mentioned by Harrison, only time will tell if the move he made can pay off. Especially with the Los Angeles Lakers holding the third seed in the Western Conference and capable of going on a run, it doesn't look well so far for the Mavericks.

This article first appeared on Los Angeles Clippers on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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