Anthony Davis found himself at the heart of one of the NBA's most shocking midseason trades, joining the Dallas Mavericks after a five-year stint with the Los Angeles Lakers that included a 2020 NBA title. The blockbuster move, which sent Luka Doncic to L.A., immediately drew headlines—and high expectations.

In the months since the Luka Doncic trade with the LA Lakers, Mavericks fans have turned on the franchise in a way that hasn't been seen seemingly since the 1968 Wilt Chamberlain trade, which also happened to involve Los Angeles' premier basketball operation. Funny how that works.

Dallas Mavericks General Manager Nico Harrison defended his decision to trade star player Luka Doncic earlier this year, defying fan fury that has spiraled into regular chants of “Fire Nico” at games.