Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison has come to rely on an old basketball chestnut as a catch-all explainer for why he made the now-infamous Luka Dončić trade. “Defense wins championships,” Harrison said Monday. “And we’re going to hang our hat on defense.” It’s a often-used expression around basketball. But is it right anymore?

Marjanovic was a key locker room presence, a great friend of Luka Doncic, and a fan favorite. His on-court impact was never amazing, but he was solid in the two years for Dallas before signing this contract. His first year after signing it wasn't the best, but we can't discredit Boban.

Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison says he had underestimated the level of outrage fans would feel before trading superstar Luka Doncic to the Lakers.