Luka Dončić’s emotional homecoming in Dallas had all the feels: tears, highlights, and a massive scoreboard statement.
But one bold Lakers fan may have stolen the show, not with a jump shot, but with a jersey. Yep, during Dončić’s electric return to American Airlines Center, someone pulled up in a Los Angeles Lakers Nico Harrison jersey. And just like that, Harrison was once again in the line of fire.
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It was supposed to be just another stop on the Lakers’ road trip. Instead, it turned into a full-on roast session for Mavericks general manager Harrison—courtesy of the fans.
Dončić’s return marked his first time back in Dallas since being dealt to Los Angeles in that February blockbuster. The trade sending Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis and Max Christie was already one of the most controversial moves of the year. And on Wednesday night, Mavs fans let it rip.
While Dončić went off for 45 points, 8 boards, 6 assists, and 4 steals, fans chanted “Fire Nico” throughout the game. But the moment that broke the internet? A fan rocking a custom Lakers jersey with ‘N HARRISON’ and the number 00 on the back. Cold. Absolutely cold.
Lakers fan rocking a Nico Harrison jersey 😭 pic.twitter.com/dpygwdrMyz
— LakeShowYo (@LakeShowYo) April 10, 2025
The not-so-subtle jab had NBA fans cracking up. It was part comedy, part protest, and all heartbreak for a fanbase still reeling from losing the face of its franchise.
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The reaction inside the arena? Wild. Every Dončić bucket was met with a mix of cheers and groans. Fans couldn’t help but marvel at what they used to have. Especially with Harrison watching from the tunnel as his former superstar cooked the Mavericks in their own house.
Dončić didn’t just show up; he showed out. He shot 16-of-28 from the field and 7-of-10 from beyond the arc, helping the Lakers to a 112-97 win that bumped them to 49-31 on the season. The win also locked them into a top-six seed, meaning LA avoids the Play-In round altogether.
Meanwhile, Mavericks fans kept venting. It looked like the American Airlines Center’s anthem of the night was “Fire Nico.” Well, that must have been an eye-opener for the Mavs’ front office.
As the crowd gave Dončić a standing ovation while chanting his name, it was clear, he never stopped being their guy. The viral jersey? Just one more reminder of the trade that flipped two franchises and might haunt Dallas for years.