Jason Kidd Urges Patience Amid Mavericks Fans' 'Fire Nico' Chants After 0-2 Start

The Dallas Mavericks have started the 2025 NBA season with two consecutive home losses, sparking intense fan backlash including chants of "Fire Nico" directed at team president and GM Nico Harrison. This reaction stems from Harrison's controversial trade of star guard Luka Doncic to the Lakers, which brought in Anthony Davis but has left fans frustrated as Davis's performance and the team's defense have underwhelmed. Despite the losses and fan unrest, head coach Jason Kidd has called for patience, emphasizing the team's new roster is still learning to gel and acknowledging fans' right to express their frustrations. Rookie Cooper Flagg has shown promise despite the hostile environment, focusing on his game and contributing positively in early outings. Mavericks fans are particularly vocal as Doncic is having a historic start with the Lakers, highlighting the stark contrast between the teams. While the Mavericks have not discussed extending Harrison's contract, the current 0-2 start and negative fan sentiment suggest mounting pressure on the front office to produce results quickly.