NBA fans are shocked about Nico Harrison’s quote: “This isn’t Centel?”

Dallas Mavericks fans nearly lost their minds when they found out that the star, the franchise, Luka Doncic, was being traded away. They’re even more shocked today when they found out about Mavs’ general manager, Nico Harrison’s, latest quote.

Related: NBA Commissioner Adam Silver sympathizes with Mavs fans over Doncic trade

When Harrison orchestrated the trade that sent Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis, he faced a wave of criticism. In response to this hate from fans, Harrison stated something bizarre.

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“I did know Luka was important to the fan base. I didn’t know quite to this level,” Harrison said.

“I did know Luka was important to the fan base. I didn’t know quite to this level.”

– Nico Harrison pic.twitter.com/VL3PxbPt4O

— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) April 21, 2025

This response, which was shared by the X account NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral), a legit NBA news source, had fans scratching their heads. Fans believed this post came from another account, NBA Centel (@TheNBACentel), a parody page.

This isn’t CENTEL???????

— Jeremy Kamali (@JeremyKamali) April 21, 2025

pic.twitter.com/4zVPTG7SFe

— bob truck (@TruckBon) April 21, 2025

Mavs Owner checking if Nico’s working in the office or not pic.twitter.com/Md4j4pDlDQ

— OLDSKOOLBBALL (@oldskoolbballx) April 21, 2025

You gotta have the critical thinking skills of a 7 year old to have not known that ????

— Aidan LaPorta (@AidanLaPorta69) April 21, 2025

The level of disconnect between him and the Mavs fans is insane

— 4KT WHO YOU HATE (@royal_bobby24) April 21, 2025

Harrison’s quote can not be true. Can it? If it is and not some sort of internet joke, then it shows how out of touch he is with Mavericks basketball. The Mavericks need to bounce back and have a great season next year.

If Dallas fails and struggles all season long, Nico Harrison may get fired and the Mavericks will move on in another direction.

About the Author Published Apr 21, 2025

TITAN FREY

Titan Frey is a dedicated father to three wonderful children, whom he takes immense pride in. His passions include reading, writing, basketball, both playing and watching, and playing chess. Titan spent five years working as a journalist for the basketball website fadeawayworld.net, where he served as editor-in-chief for four and a half years. One of his most notable achievements was interviewing Chuck Cooper III, the son of Chuck Cooper, the first African American ever drafted by an NBA team, and writing a biography that has been praised as the most definitive article about Cooper’s legacy. Titan is the author of more than ten novels and the screenwriter of three produced short films. His newest young adult novel, Echoes of the Hardwood: Braxton Foxworthy’s Time‑Travelling Book Report, blends basketball history with heartfelt storytelling and is now available. Order here: https://a.co/d/bo7BYz1