The decision to trade Dončić remains viewed as irrational and impulsive. But those who know the Mavs' GM best paint a far different picture.

According to a report, Dallas Mavericks General Manager Nico Harrison explained the reasoning behind the blockbuster trade of Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis. It’s been over two weeks since the shocking trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers and Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks.

Dallas Mavericks GM Nico Harrison has become public enemy no. 1 for the fanbase ever since he traded away Luka Doncic. It was a shocking decision and The Athletic's Christian Clark, Mike Vorkunov, and Fred Katz have shed some light on Harrison's reasoning behind trading Doncic for a package revolving around Anthony Davis.