The haunting Dallas Mavericks message on show in Luka Doncic’s quarter-final performance vs Germany

Nico Harrison remains the target of fan anger, even during the EuroBasket game between Slovenia vs Germany

In the trade that sent Doncic from Dallas to Los Angeles, Nico Harrison is still considered the villain by many fans.

Recently, Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki tried to calm the situation by saying the trade “is what it is.”

However, the buzz regarding this controversial trade appeared in the stands during Doncic’s final EuroBasket 2025 game.

In Slovenia’s quarterfinal matchup against Germany, fans displayed a message reading “Fire Nico.”

The protest highlighted the ongoing frustration among basketball fans who believe Harrison made a franchise-altering mistake by trading away a generational talent.

Luka Doncic breaks EuroBasket quarterfinal scoring record in Slovenia’s elimination

Doncic delivered an exceptional performance with 39 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists against Germany.

His 39 points broke the record for most points ever scored in a EuroBasket quarterfinal game.

Despite Slovenia’s 99-91 loss to Germany, Doncic’s tournament run ended with him leading the scoring leaderboard.

The performance capped an impressive EuroBasket campaign that silenced critics who predicted early elimination for Slovenia.

Doncic will soon return to Los Angeles, but his quarterfinal run proved multiple points.

Harrison’s decision and the doubters who believed Slovenia would be eliminated early were both proven wrong.