It is a little aggravating that he thinks he was rewarded for the Doncic trade, essentially, when he said, "Fortune favors the bold." Tell that to Kyrie Irving's ACL, Anthony Davis' adductor, and every other injury they suffered last year. Fortune favored a suffering Mavericks fanbase, not a power-hungry GM.

Dallas made it official Wednesday, selecting Flagg with the top pick and officially ushering in a new era of Mavericks basketball. After the selection, Harrison spoke with media members where he was asked if he hopes the criticism of him will fade with Flagg on the roster.

Nico Harrison has had a rough few months — but he hopes things are on the up and up. Harrison, the general manager of the