"He seemed upset that he traded Luka" - Viral Lakers Fan Seen with Patrick Dumont Courtside Reveals Private Talk Amid Nico Harrison Firing

The viral LA Lakers fan, Nicholas Dickason, who was seen talking to Dallas Mavericks owner Patrick Dumont, discussed it between the two of them. On Tuesday, the Mavericks fired general manager Nico Harrison after the team's 3-8 start to the 2025-26 season. Before Harrison was fired, Dumont sat courtside and talked to the disgruntled Mavs fan on Monday's 116-114 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.

This season, Dallas' plan with Anthony Davis and the rest of the Mavericks has not worked out well. Injuries have marred the team, while Luka Doncic and LA are enjoying an 8-3 start.

On Instagram, Dickason addressed what he talked about with Dumont at courtside.

"We had a friendly interaction in which he seemed genuinely concerned for the team and upset that he traded Luka," he wrote. "We both agreed that the future for the team is bright with young stars and especially Cooper's career night last night."

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Mavericks fan revealed what he talked about with Patrick Dumont.

Fans are aware that Dumont had some involvement in the blockbuster trade last season. Although the Mavericks seem to have moved on, the fans have not. There's still disappointment among fans about the management's decision to trade Doncic.

Dickason is among the fans who are still upset that the franchise superstar was traded. Early in the game against Milwaukee, he reportedly flipped off the team owner. But he approached Dumont to apologize for his actions.

“I was pretty angered by the trade, so I bought the Lakers jersey as a kind of show my opinion on the trade.”

Nine months after the trade, Dumont took accountability for the mistake that the organization made. Since moving on from the Slovenian star, fans have not stopped criticizing the team and the management. Fans have chanted "Fire Nico" nonstop, and it has come to fruition on Tuesday.

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Lakers Post Eye-Catching Luka Doncic Dunk Minutes After Nico Harrison Exit

All eyes were on the Lakers' star after the Mavericks fired Harrison. On Tuesday, the team didn't have a scheduled game. However, the franchise posted a video of Doncic's dunk against the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday, minutes after Dallas moved on from the executive.

The day before, Los Angeles beat the Hornets 121-111. Doncic led the Lakers with 38 points, six rebounds and seven assists.

In his first full season with the Lakers, the five-time All-Star is having one of the best campaigns of his career. He's averaging 37.1 ppg, 9.4 rpg and 9.1 apg through the first seven games of the season. The Purple & Gold team has had one of the most competitive starts this season thanks to his excellent play.

Edited by Reign Amurao