Following the blockbuster NBA trade that sent star point guard to the Los Angeles Lakers for star big man Anthony Davis, many fans of the Dallas Mavericks were angry. Much of the anger was geared toward general manager Nico Harrison as they couldn't believe he traded Doncic away.

The Dallas Mavericks reportedly didn't consult with Mark Cuban before trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers.

AD trade, it was too late. Dumont never approached for advice. Sources say Cuban urged Harrison not to go ahead with the swap … only to find

Protestors gathered outside the American Airlines Center in Dallas on Saturday, Feb. 8, ahead of the team's first home game since the trade

For Harrison, winning just one title without Dončić won't do. He is all in, cards to the center of the table, certain he will prevail.

The most shocking trade in NBA history is still having ripple effects in the community less than a week later.

Here's everything you need to know about Nico Harrison, the Mavericks GM and mastermind behind the Luka Doncic trade for Anthony Davis.

At 25 years old and the heir to the throne of Mavericks greatness handed down from Dirk Nowitzki, Doncic was revered in Dallas, and led the Mavs to the NBA Finals last year. It appeared he had another decade or so of great hoops with the Mavs ahead.

There's a long list of players, coaches, or personnel who were close to Doncic that are no longer with the franchise since Harrison's arrival in 2021.

The Dallas Mavericks have been countlessly ripped for their trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. It took about a week for Anthony Davis to make his debut with the franchise, but it didn't take long for him to show how much of a difference-maker he can be.

Newly acquired Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis addressed fans upset by Luka Doncic’s departure, delivering a direct and heartfelt message following the blockbuster trade. The NBA world was stunned by the trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis.