Tim MacMahonNov 12, 2025, 09:42 PM ETCloseJoined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas MavericksAppears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FMFollow on X
Shaq on Nico Harrison firing: ‘Just part of the business’ (2:10)Shaquille O’Neal and Kenny Smith react to the Dallas Mavericks firing GM Nico Harrison, debating whether he was unlucky to lose his job. (2:10)
“They got their point across as fans, but we have to move forward. I understand the healing process for the fans, but these guys are playing hard. Ever since the trade, these guys have given everything.”
“The people weren’t really cheering us on,” Mavs forward P.J. Washington said. “Hopefully, that changes.”
Washington was at the free throw line with 7:07 remaining in the fourth quarter with the Mavs clinging to a one-possession lead when the chants first broke out Monday night. It happened again when Washington was fouled on a 3-point attempt with 1.2 seconds remaining and had a chance to tie the score.
Washington missed the second free throw. He has refused to use the distraction of the chants as an excuse, but Washington said he wasn’t pleased with the negative vibes.
“Hopefully, everybody starts cheering now,” Washington said. “And they’ll be quiet during free throws.”
Shaq on Nico Harrison firing: ‘Just part of the business’ (2:10)Shaquille O’Neal and Kenny Smith react to the Dallas Mavericks firing GM Nico Harrison, debating whether he was unlucky to lose his job. (2:10)
Shaquille O’Neal and Kenny Smith react to the Dallas Mavericks firing GM Nico Harrison, debating whether he was unlucky to lose his job. (2:10)
CloseJoined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas MavericksAppears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FMFollow on X