Dallas Mavericks General Manager Nico Harrison is taking the brunt of criticism for the Luka Doncic trade, with fans and pundits alike holding him accountable despite his potential innocence in the matter. The team’s recent loss in the play-in has only fueled the debate, with some suggesting that the Mavericks’ marketing strategy relies on Harrison eating the fallout publicly. NBA legend Charles Barkley even chimed in during an apology segment for killing a fictional player, instructing Harrison to cease being a public figure due to his own self-imposed misery. This raises questions about the role of corporate leaders in managing team image and the consequences when they fail to silence critics.
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