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This trade represents a substantial gamble for Mavericks' general manager Nico Harrison. Many observers have expressed incredulity at the notion that he could orchestrate such a significant move without understanding the ramifications of losing a player with the potential of Doncic.
As the reactions pour in, the Mavericks find themselves under immense pressure to justify this trade in the coming seasons. The franchise will need to prove that this move was made with a clear long-term strategy in mind, presumably to avoid a repeat of the seemingly desperate circumstances that led to such a historic move.