Despite putting up big numbers this year, Luka Doncic has been the recipient of massive criticism this season. From discussions about his complaining about fouls to a heliocentric game that people deem “unwatchable”, Doncic has had to navigate a litany of discussions as the Lakers look to steady themselves on the final stretch of the regular season.
Golden State Warriors star and host of his eponymous podcast, Draymond Green, decided to weigh in on the discourse, holding the media to task for their criticisms of Doncic but saying that it was the same criticism that led Harrison to trade him in the first place.
So many people crushed Nico for the reasons that he gave. When Nico gave those reasons everybody said he’s ridiculous, he’s crazy. Now when I turn on the tv all I see is media who crushed Nico which essentially aided in him getting fired, regurgitating the same things that Nico Harrison was saying. I haven’t seen one person come out and say ‘hey Nico, I’m sorry for the things I said about you when you made those moves because I just said the same things out of my mouth.’
Green added, “This has nothing to do with Luka and everything to do with the media and Nico Harrison. Nico gave his reasoning as why he thought that was the right move. Everybody said ‘you’re a f*cking idiot.”
Harrison's criticism of Doncic was centered around a mix of on-court and off-court factors. The former Mavericks star was due for a five-year, $345 million supermax extension in the summer of 2025, and Harrison raised issues about Doncic's condition, off-court habits, and a lingering calf strain that had him sidelined up to the point he was traded to the Lakers.
Harrison was ultimately relieved of his duties with the Mavericks following a dismal start to the season.
