Harrison told reporters Monday the Mavs want defense to be "our calling card," so the franchise "jumped" at the chance to acquire Anthony Davis from the Los Angeles Lakers. Harrison is nothing if not consistent.

Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison on Monday said that he underestimated the connection between the Mavericks fan base and Luka Dončić, whom Harrison traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in February for a package centered around Anthony Davis.

In a sit-down interview with ESPN, Luka Dončić made his feelings clear regarding Mavs GM Nico Harrison’s constant comments about him.