Dirk Nowitzki believes the Mavericks should have fired general manager Nico Harrison much earlier. He stated that the team had too many distractions and a negative atmosphere that needed to be addressed, ideally over the summer.
Nowitzki specifically referenced the controversial trade that sent Luka Dončić to the Lakers as a move that made no sense and left fans feeling robbed of seeing their star player develop. He acknowledged the passionate fanbase's reaction and the difficulty of moving past such a trade, especially after the team's poor 3-9 start to the season.
Nowitzki, a former champion and Finals MVP, expressed that the team's struggles without a primary ballhandler, even after securing the first overall draft pick, were tough to watch.
