Dallas Mavericks fans have aggressively opposed Nico Harrison’s decisions, especially after Luka Dončić’s trade to the Los Angeles Lakers. Instead of remaining silent, they launched an online movement called “Fire Nico”, which quickly went viral. Despite the team’s attempts to control the situation, supporters refused to comply and sought alternative ways to express their frustration.
Their protests escalated when the franchise banned all “Fire Nico” signs from games, hoping to suppress the backlash. However, this decision only fueled more discontent, pushing fans to take more drastic actions.
Fans escalate their opposition
Even with these restrictions, Mavericks fans found new ways to make their voices heard. Chris Taylor, a devoted supporter, took matters into his own hands. While Nico Harrison was interacting with others, Taylor loudly chanted “Fire Nico”, ensuring the moment was captured on video before posting it on social media.
Nico goes into hiding the moment he hears “Fire Nico” 😭pic.twitter.com/f5SJRAeh5F
— NBA Memes (@NBAMemes) April 1, 2025
As the situation unfolded, a man—allegedly an arena staff member—assaulted Taylor, snatching his phone and throwing it to the ground. Fortunately, the device remained intact, but the confrontation intensified tensions between the fans and the organization. Taylor immediately reported the incident but claimed that Mavericks security refused to assist him. Feeling abandoned by the team, he is now preparing to take legal action against both the assailant and possibly the organization itself.
Legal action looms over the incident
Taylor expressed his outrage publicly, stating, “I feel like a crime was committed, and the fact that [the Mavericks] did nothing is part of it… I’d be an idiot if I didn’t file a police report after what happened last night.”
Although his frustration stems from Harrison’s management decisions, Taylor insists that he has every right to hold his attacker accountable. This latest incident, however, casts a dark shadow over the Mavericks. As tensions continue to rise, these extreme reactions highlight the deep divide between the team’s leadership and its passionate fanbase.
