Orlando Magic legend Penny Hardaway says he ‘believes’ in Nico Harrison after he traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers.
When Dallas Mavericks normal supervisor Nico Harrison traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, the information didn’t really feel actual.
For the reason that transfer came about, Harrison and the Mavericks’ possession has solely made issues worse, no less than that’s what the Dallas fanbase believes.
After making the supposed commerce to enter win-now mode, the Mavs did not advance to the 2025 NBA playoffs. Regardless of that, one NBA legend believes GM Harrison did the precise factor by buying and selling Doncic.
One main criticism that Harrison confronted for his resolution to commerce Doncic was getting an older, injury-prone participant in Anthony Davis.
Nevertheless, Orlando Magic legend Penny Hardaway truly helps Harrison’s resolution.
“Nico was my man, however you discuss large balls, Nico stood in what he believed in, that takes lots. Clearly we not on the within however that takes lots to commerce Luka man, we all know AD is as gifted as anybody bro,” Hardaway stated.
“Luka is youthful, may very well be the face of the league, that’s a troublesome commerce. I do say if that group is wholesome with Kyrie and everybody wholesome, they may very well be within the Western Convention Finals. That’s why I really feel dangerous for Nico.
“I imagine in Nico now, he made energy strikes, he’s going to be OK I promise you,” he added.
Hardaway made this big declare throughout a latest look on the OGs podcast. It’s definitely a controversial assertion and will result in the Mavs fanbase resenting the previous NBA star.
After going by a dramatic mid-season commerce, Doncic is reportedly now centered on constructing his legacy as a member of the LA Lakers.
Evidently, many view Doncic as the following face of the NBA, particularly contemplating he’s now taking part in for a glamourous franchise just like the Lakers. Hardaway and Udonis Haslem dropped their last verdict on what’s subsequent for Doncic.
Hardaway on how Luka Doncic is revered within the NBA as a European star: “They respect Luka as a result of he can put the ball within the basket. Luka received swag bro, and the Lakers jersey.”
Whereas Haslem added: “I’m not saying it’s proper or flawed, however what I’ll say is I want my greatest participant to even be my chief. That’s all I’m saying.”
