In an unusual move for a front office firing, Mavericks owner Patrick Dumont penned a letter to fans explaining his decision to fire Harrison and effectively pleading with them to come back and continue supporting the team.

The Dallas Mavericks fired embattled general manger Nico Harrison on Tuesday after months of controversy and complaints from fans following the trade of Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers. Mavericks owner and governor Patrick Dumont wrote an open letter to fans explaining the decision and the path forward for the franchise.

Dallas Mavericks owner Patrick Dumont addressed his decision to fire general manager Nico Harrison in an open letter shared Tuesday with fans.

After Nico Harrison was dismissed as GM of the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday, team owner Patrick Dumont posted an open letter to the Mavs fanbase.

Dallas Mavericks owner Patrick Dumont addressed the firing of former Mavericks GM Nico Harrison in an open letter to fans Tuesday. Harrison was fired Tuesday after the team’s 3–8 start to the season.

More information is coming out about the supposed rift between Patrick Dumont and the recently-fired Nico Harrison.

Harrison and the Mavericks stunned the NBA in February by dealing Doncic to the Lakers for Anthony Davis without shopping him around for other offers. Fans were irate and Harrison was widely panned for dealing a generational player in his prime.