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“Thank you Nico” – Lakers fans troll Nico Harrison as Luka Doncic’s triple-double leads to win over Mavericks

Nico Harrison was at the Crypto.com Arena for the Lakers-Mavericks clash.

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The crowd at the Crypto.com Arena had their own moment on Tuesday. As the Los Angeles Lakers engaged in a highly-anticipated clash with the Dallas Mavericks on February 25, the Lakers crowd kept spirits high for their newly-acquired star, Luka Doncic. This was the first time both sides were locking horns since the shocking Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade that took place before the 2025 trade deadline.

During the game, while all eyes were on Luka, plenty were on the Mavericks GM Nico Harrison as well. Harrison, who was the mastermind behind the trade, was trolled with ‘Thank You, Nico’ chants at the arena as well as on social media.

Loud “Thank you, Nico!” chants while Luka Dončić shoots free throws. pic.twitter.com/qaI0x8ct8J
— Grant Afseth (@GrantAfseth) February 26, 2025

The chants came on the back of a power-packed performance by Luka Doncic, who went all guns blazing right from the beginning. He finished the 19 points, 15 rebounds, and 12 assists on a historic night.

Fans on social media didn’t hold themselves back and came up with some hilarious reactions.

Check out some reactions:

I love Nico Harrison so much. Thank you Nico 🙏 https://t.co/j9P1fdvVxB
— GOAT (@goatmahomesqb1) February 26, 2025

You know who ain’t gettin sleep ?

Nico Harrison
— Wembananas (@wemby4life) February 26, 2025

Nico Harrison be wondering what the hell has he done with Luka
— FADI ✨ (@FadiSzn) February 26, 2025

bro, this app the day Nico Harrison gets fired is going to be some of the finest, funniest tweets in league history.
— P4P (@Mossaveli) February 26, 2025

When is Nico Harrison getting fired??
— zero system (@agent_ofchaos23) February 26, 2025

Doncic, who in his red-hot form following the 32 pointer against the Nuggets, had his first triple double for the Lakers. He is now the third player after LeBron James and Russell Westbrook to have a triple-double against all 30 teams. Moreover, he is the sixth player in NBA history to record a triple-double in their first game against their former team.

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Following the game when Luka was asked if he saw Harrison during the warm up, he had a clear answer, “No!”

Luka Doncic has seventh highest all-time triple-doubles

The Slovenian now holds the record of the seventh highest all-time triple doubles in the league with 81. He sits behind Mavericks coach Jason Kidd who has 107 triple doubles.

Denver Nuggets’ Russell Westbrook holds the record for the most triple doubles with 202, while former player Oscar Robertson has acquired the second spot on the standings with 181 triple doubles.

Nikola Jokic, Magic Johnson and LeBron James are on the third, fourth and fifth spots with 156, 138 and 122 triple-doubles, respectively.

Luka will be back in action for the Lakers in their next clash against the Timberwolves on Thursday, February 27.

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Garima Ranawat

Garima is a sports writer with around two years of experience in Indian sports and a newfound interest in the NBA. Inspired by the leadership of cricketing legend MS Dhoni, she wishes to bring in newer perspectives to the NBA fanatics with her writing.