Irvine baseball coach Gabriel Cota with scholarship winners (from left) Hudson Hall Three Irvine High School baseball players received the Casey Dumont Character Scholarship Award this week during the Vaqueros final regular season game Irvine won the Pacific Coast League game over St “Each player will receive $1,000 with the support of Mike Lockwood and Oakwood Wealth Partners to further their education after graduation,” said Irvine Coach Gabriel Cota Casey Dumont was a popular Irvine assistant coach who died on Aug. 7, 2021. Fans were told about the award by public address announcer Eric Spivey who was provided information from the baseball coaches “Coach Dumont was a man full of life and love He brought enthusiastic energy every day to the classroom and field His dedication to getting the most out of his students and athletes has served as an example on how to hold each other to the highest standard.” “Hudson Hall exemplifies everything this scholarship represents: resilience Hudson worked relentlessly to earn a starting position—not through entitlement and embraced every challenge thrown his way “What sets Hudson apart is not just his athletic ability He holds himself and his teammates to high standards never hesitating to speak up when accountability is needed but because he genuinely wants to grow and contribute everything he can to the team’ssuccess “A selfless competitor and a dependable teammate Hudson Hall represents the heart of a great program He’s the kind of player who makes everyone around him better—and that’s exactly the kind of young man who deserves this recognition.” “Adam exemplifies what it means to be a leader Possessing one of the highest baseball IQs in our program he consistently demonstrates a deep understanding of the game—and he eagerly shares that knowledge to elevate those around him He’s the first to volunteer for the tasks no one else wants His selfless commitment and team-first mentality have elevated this program in countless ways—both on and off the field he sets the standard for what itmeans to wear this uniform.” “Owen is the kind of player every coach hopes to have on their roster he doesn’t seek the spotlight or boast about his accomplishments but his performance and work ethic speak volumes Owen has consistently been one of our top players—both in termsof skill and attitude setting a tone of determination and focus that elevates everyone around him What sets Owen apart even more is his resilience He has battled through multiple injuries during his time with us yet not once has he asked to be taken out of the lineup he pushes through adversity for the good of the team “He has been and would be a tremendous asset to any program not only for his talent on the field but for the character and leadership he brings to the dugout every single day.” .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By N.J. High School Sports Desk Matt Bove | NJ Advance Media for NJ.comAbby Buser delivered a masterful performance both on the mound and at the plate leading 10th-seeded Waldwick to a convincing 7-0 victory over 23rd-seeded Dumont in the Bergen County Tournament preliminary round in Waldwick Buser was nearly untouchable in the circle tossing a complete-game three-hit shutout while striking out 10 and walking just two The junior was equally impressive with the bat Kyra Rahulatharan provided additional offensive firepower Her solo shot helped Waldwick build its commanding lead Hailey Zirpoli and Ava Decicco each contributed two hits and scored runs for the Warriors Emma Seifert drove in two runs despite not recording a hit Dumont (9-7) struggled to generate any offense against Buser’s dominant pitching managing just three hits throughout the contest Waldwick advances to face seventh-seeded Pascack Valley in the first round on Wednesday The N.J. 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The mayor vetoed the measure three days after the vote placing the item on the agenda at the borough council meeting Tuesday the council could have overridden the mayor's decision by a two-thirds vote at Tuesday's meeting But Dumont attorney Jared Geist said he was informed prior to the meeting that the council would honor the veto "and move on to more important issues needing the governing body’s more immediate attention." The outcome resulted in applause from members of the public in attendance and marked a much different tone from last month's meeting when the ordinance was approved following a second reading The February vote followed more than 2½ hours of public comment in which all but two people spoke out against the measure Many expressed specific concerns that removing the Pride flag from Borough Hall flagpoles would lead to LGBTQ+ discrimination Geist said Tuesday that he originally recommended the ordinance to protect Dumont from potential liability when choosing flags to fly there was no policy in place that governed the use of borough flagpoles The attorney noted that the proposed measure did not mention the Pride flag "nor was there intent for the ordinance to be about the Pride flag it was to set some legal framework for how any flag would be flown on borough property." The ordinance would have allowed the council to display any flag "as a form of government expression" but not use flagpoles "to sponsor the expression of a third party." Permitted flags included the New Jersey state flag the Bergen County flag and flags from branches of the United States Armed Forces Russell did not comment on his veto Tuesday but stated his opposition to the ordinance at last month's meeting The mayor does not vote on borough matters except to break a tie among the council we are here to serve all the people," Russell said "I believe borough property belongs to the people The veto was lauded by several members of the public who addressed the mayor and council following the announcement Tuesday Dumont resident Evan Johnston thanked Russell saying he demonstrated leadership at a time when the majority of the council and the community were at odds "What I witnessed here is that you heard what people were telling you in this town," Johnston told the mayor "Issues become bigger when we don’t listen to one another I’m really proud that democracy worked in this moment." 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"This was not his idea. This is something that was enforced by the owner, Patrick Dumont." .css-1xiyrl{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-box-pack:center;-ms-flex-pack:center;-webkit-justify-content:center;justify-content:center;aspect-ratio:unset;}One of the interesting questions was whether Harrison regretted not opening up trade talks beyond just the Los Angeles Lakers in an effort to get the best possible return we wanted a two-way player," he responded where players really run the league and you guys have seen it with other teams they dictate where they're going to go and where they're not going to go Perhaps the Mavericks plan to add another star this offseason who led the Mavs to the NBA Finals last year and is already a five-time first-team All-NBA selection And they are almost never traded in their prime unless they ask out but he's a 32-year-old with a brittle injury history of his own who didn't win much before being paired with LeBron James Both AD and Kyrie Irving have always been best-cast as the No And for all of Harrison's talk about defense winning championships generally teams with a dynamic array of offensive stars win titles Harrison doubling down on many of his old talking points fell flat It's easy enough to see why he probably didn't want to hold the press conference in the first place The Dallas Mavericks sent shockwaves around the NBA this season when they dealt 25-year-old superstar Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers a move that is hard to imagine occurring in the Mark Cuban era And Cuban made it clear in the aftermath of the trade that he believed it was a big mistake But even though Cuban is still around the franchise his influence has been greatly reduced since he sold his controlling interest in the team to the Adelson and Dumont families in December 2023 the trade was engineered by general manager Nico Harrison and approved by Patrick Dumont The Athletic has reported extensively about Harrison since the trade, yielding some insight into the man who sent a transcendent star packing. And David Aldridge and Christian Clark have since shed light on how and why the trade came about. Here’s what you should know about who is running the Mavericks Dumont is the son-in-law of Miriam Adelson and her late husband He began working for the Adelson-owned Las Vegas Sands Corp — a casino and resort company — in 2009 after he married their daughter he had been promoted to chief financial officer Dumont was elevated to president and chief operating officer When the Adelson-Dumont family bought a controlling interest in the Mavs in 2023 Dumont replaced Cuban as the team’s representative to the NBA’s Board of Governors Before working for Las Vegas Sands Corp., Dumont was an investment banker with stints at Miller Buckfire and Bear Stearns. In 2015, he helped Sheldon Adelson buy the Las Vegas Review-Journal newspaper for $140 million. Adelson credited Dumont with orchestrating the deal Dumont laughed when Harrison first approached him about the deal Dumont is known to be trusting of the people he has empowered He wants to understand his employees’ thought processes before a big decision is made but typically will trust them if he feels they have more expertise than he does who believed he had amassed more than enough intelligence over the last couple of years to make his choice “I don’t know how many teams saw the same thing that Nico saw,” one source familiar with all involved but who was not involved in the trade discussions I don’t know what you (Dumont) think of your general manager in your few month’s experience with him But you probably think that he’s got a gift In an article on mavs.com announcing the purchase of the team Dumont said in a statement: “Our family loves basketball and we plan to display our passion for the sport by owning and investing in a world-class basketball organization that wins games and proudly represents its community.” Cuban praised the deal as an ideal partnership because he came in unfamiliar with the workings of the NBA In an interview at a luncheon last offseason Dumont awkwardly referred to the finals as “the championship games.” Cuban certainly figured he would have a say in personnel decisions but Harrison cut him out of the discussions around Dončić and he knows he doesn’t,” said one league source Bob Harkins is a senior editor on the news team at The Athletic including editorial manager of live events and senior editor for colleges TrendingDevelopment DallasAMavs’ Patrick Dumont promoted to Sands CEO amid legalization pushSands campaigning for stadium-anchored Irving resort Listen to this article00:001xA major power shift is coming for one of Texas’ boldest development bets Patrick Dumont, governor of the Dallas Mavericks and a prominent figure in the team’s majority ownership group, has been named the next chairman and CEO of Las Vegas Sands, the Dallas Business Journal reported following the retirement of CEO Robert Goldstein as Sands looks to develop a Mavericks-anchored resort project in Irving Dumont’s elevation to CEO comes amid Sands’ pronounced real estate ambitions in Texas which include political moves aimed at legalizing gambling in Texas which is the center of Sands’ vision for a massive destination resort SIGN UPIrving city leaders have been considering zoning changes to allow a 182-acre mixed-use development including an arena with at least 15,000 seats and potentially a casino In January 2024, Sands also acquired over a dozen acres from Cuban in Dallas’ Design District including the Mavericks’ practice facility This Texas legislative session marks the third straight year of Sands’ lobbying blitz to bring destination resorts with casino gambling to Texas cities It has already invested millions into the campaign and Dumont’s promotion could place him at the forefront is also the son-in-law of billionaire Miriam Adelson Sands’ majority shareholder and widow of company founder Sheldon Adelson Dumont became governor of the Mavericks after the Adelson family bought a majority stake in the franchise for $3.5 billion from Mark Cuban in December 2023 who took over after Sheldon Adelson’s death in 2021 will transition to a senior advisory role through March 2028 Officials in a Bergen County municipality have approved an ordinance to fly only government-authorized flags outside Borough Hall prompting public concern that the move — in particular the removal of the Pride flag — will lead to LGBTQ+ discrimination The all-Republican Dumont Borough Council voted 4-2 on a second reading of the ordinance at Tuesday's meeting The measure states that the Borough Hall flagpoles "are not intended to serve as a forum for free expression by the public." Council members who opposed the ordinance were Doreen Aponte who responded "absolutely not" when asked for her vote The yes votes were President Donald Morrell along with council members Christopher Kourelakos Flags allowed to be flown by the ordinance include the New Jersey state flag the Bergen County flag and those from any of the six branches of the United States Armed Forces Dumont can also fly flags honoring service members who are prisoners of war or missing in action The council may display a flag "as a form of government expression" but will not use the poles "to sponsor the expression of a third party," the ordinance states Before the public discussion and vote Tuesday night Petry explained that flying an excessive number of flags on borough property "can sometimes create division rather than unity." The flags of the United States and New Jersey are the truly representative symbols of all Dumont residents Petry stressed that the ordinance is not targeting any particular group but is about fairness for all groups and protecting Dumont from legal liability She said she would happily support any LGBTQ+ causes and events organized in the borough "My heart truly supports everything your community represents but this ordinance is not just about the Pride flag," Petry said "It’s about all flags and the broader legal [and] social implications that come with them." 2019: Dumont's LGBTQ Pride flag taken down twice but back up again Kelly expressed his concern before the vote that the ordinance "restricts the public's expression." Specifically he cited the measure's language allowing the mayor and council to make resolutions allowing other flags of their choosing to fly with approval "I’m not comfortable with that terminology," Kelly said "I think that the expression should come from people rather than the government." who does not vote except to break a tie among the council also stated his opposition to the ordinance ahead of the discussion and vote we are here to serve all the people," he said The council's vote followed more than 2½ hours of public comment from nearly 50 members of the public who included many students and teachers at Dumont High School and members of the LGBTQ+ community Two people spoke in favor of the flag ordinance "I don’t think I’ve ever felt like this town was being less inclusive than it is today," said Denise Marinaro "It seems to me this new ordinance regarding the flying of flags was created to manufacture a problem that didn’t previously exist." Kelly said he received 147 messages against the ordinance since its first reading last month and just five in support He also said he had never heard any complaints about the flying of the Pride flag before the measure's introduction Many of the speakers said they saw the Pride flag's display at Borough Hall as a sign of openness and acceptance among Dumont officials and residents they are unsure whether those feelings will continue "Taking down the flag will create a divide whether you think so or not," said Remy Diaz "These opinions are very strong in our hearts and you can tell already that there is a divide." In 2019, a rainbow LGBTQ Pride flag was flown outside Dumont Borough Hall and was torn down twice This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application a beloved professional hairstylist and cherished member of the Fall River community she was the daughter of the late Normand and Therese (Ouellette) Clement Jeanne was the former wife of the late Roland A Dumont and the companion of the late John "Jack" Harrington Jeanne began her career in beauty at Estelle's Beauty Salon where her passion for hairstyling quickly flourished turning her profession into a legacy that would touch the lives of countless clients She not only shaped hair but also uplifted hearts with her genuine warmth and inviting smile Jeanne's heart extended beyond her career; she was also a fierce advocate for health and wellness in her community As an active supporter and volunteer of the Get Moving Walk in support of Saint Anne's Hospital Oncology raising awareness and funds for important causes while inspiring others to join her in her commitment to making a difference Dumont (wife Jill) of Westport; She found happiness in the energetic laughter of her grandchildren — Daniel Vezina Colby Klein (husband Matthew) Molly Nunes (husband Ross) and Allie Midwood (husband Zachary) — and her great-grandchildren Owen Each moment spent with them was a treasure for Jeanne Jeanne is also survived by her sister Lucille Vanasse Though her heart grieved the loss of her dear sisters Jeanne's spirit remained bright. and kindness will be deeply missed by all who knew her especially by her relatives and a host of nieces and nephews who carried a deep affection for their aunt This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Susanne Storm Dumont She died peacefully in her sleep surrounded by family on Tuesday at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester Craig Dumont and his wife Patty of Ipswich Anthony Dumont and his wife Karen of Duxbury and Storm McGuire and her husband Jerry of Greenville Karl and his wife Susie and many nieces and nephews Anne’s College Preparatory School in Charlottesville Susanne continued her education and graduated from Endicott Junior College She then began her career at The New England Life Insurance Co in Boston Ma where she met her former husband Robert C Susanne and her family resided in Southborough Ma where she was actively involved in Garden Club The Salvation Army and many other charitable organizations known for her outstanding New Year’s Day brunches elegant dinner parties and memorable pre and post cotillion parties Her warmth and hospitality brought joy to all who attended creating cherished memories for family and friends Her family circle was not limited to her own children She was also a loving “surrogate Mom” to a small but deserving group of St Mark’s school boarding students who would always be part of her life An exceptional athlete in high school and college Susanne would later become an avid sports fan regularly attending her children’s and grandchildren’s sporting events regardless of distance or weather conditions South Cape Beach in Mashpee and Nauset Beach in Orleans where she spent countless sunny days soaking up the sun and enjoying the waves Susanne was at the center of her children and grandchildren’s lives No event was complete without her presence watching her granddogs or beating everyone at Rummikub She will be remembered for her fun loving spirit her sense of independence and the legend that she was A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday April 5th (Photo and Obituary via Morris-Johnston Funeral Home) Here's an easy way to stay up to date with Southborough happenings .css-s4id4f{font-family:Suisse Intl,"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1.9rem;line-height:2.2rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-0.01em;}Official Money In his last competition at the Puerto Rico Open Adrien Dumont de Chassart posted a 26th-place finish and he heads into the 2025 Valspar Championship trying to improve on that finish All stats in this article are accurate for Dumont de Chassart as of the start of the Valspar Championship Note: The PGA TOUR has created this story via a machine-learning model using data from ShotLink, powered by CDW, in addition to player performance data. 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All rights reserved. and the Swinging Golfer design are registered trademarks The Korn Ferry trademark is also a registered trademark and is used in the Korn Ferry Tour logo with permission According to Dallas Mavericks owner Patrick Dumont, the Luka Dončić trade -- in which they sent the face of the franchise to the Los Angeles Lakers just ahead of his 26th birthday in exchange for a star who was about to turn 32 a third-year wing and just one first-round pick -- was about the future Dumont used the word four separate times during a speaking engagement put on by a Dallas-area real estate organization: There had been plenty of time to come up with an explanation that made more sense than this Maybe Dumont was using the definition of "the future" that Harrison used at the post-trade press conference The quote is already infamous: "The future to me is three they'll probably bury me and [coach Jason Kidd] by then and he pledged to try to earn their trust back we know that this wasn't easy," Dumont said but I hope over time we can regain that trust through hard work and that's our plan And hopefully people will believe in the long run that what we did was the right decision was delivered alongside a rationale for the trade that doesn't hold up to scrutiny "Part of leadership is looking at risk and looking at all the factors of a decision and being willing to act at that time," Dumont said "And look to the long term and not only think about the short term or how it may be received immediately but to think about the long-term benefits and what it may allow you to achieve if given all the right considerations." Then he pointed to the 2024 trade deadline at which point the Mavs "were not a playoff-bound team." Trading for Washington and Gafford changed that as they went on a late-season tear and advanced to the NBA Finals Before making the Dončić trade, Dumont said, "We looked at our trajectory during the season and realized that we did not get better, but the teams that we competed against, some of which we beat [last season], did get better." He said Dallas determined that the defending champion Boston Celtics had improved Dončić was sidelined with a calf injury at the time and the Mavs were reportedly frustrated with his approach to conditioning they weren't pleased with the way things were going and thought the trade would put them on a better trajectory But this is not what taking the long view looks like with an all-time great still just approaching his prime on the roster a slower-than-expected start in any one particular season does not warrant an extreme reaction This is particularly true given that the team was mere months removed from a Finals appearance that served as proof of concept The decision to trade Dončić was about the future in only one way: Dallas made a massive long-term bet against him continuing on the course he's been charting since being named EuroLeague MVP at 19 years old Despite making the All-NBA First Team every year since his second season and dominating several playoff series Dončić was simply not the guy the Mavericks wanted to build around anymore In light of Dumont's attempt to explain the trade another from that Cuban interview stands out "I think the biggest challenge that the Mavs have right now is there's nobody who's really outgoing to communicate," Cuban said it's how you communicate why you do what you do." By Brad TownsendSports enterprise reporter Nonetheless, 13 months into his family’s majority ownership of the Mavericks and his tenure as team governor, Dumont stands behind the controversial and widely panned trade of superstar Luka Doncic “It’s hard to make tough decisions,” Dumont said “And it’s hard to make the right decisions when they’re tough “But when you want to pursue excellence in an organization you have to make the tough decisions and stand by them and keep going.” Dumont’s comments to The Dallas Morning News are his first since the Mavericks eight days ago shocked the basketball world by sending Doncic, 25, to the Los Angeles Lakers as part of a blockbuster trade that brought 10-time All-Star forward Anthony Davis Davis’ 26-point, 16-rebound Mavericks debut Saturday afternoon signaled a previously unfathomable era against the surreal backdrop of a “Rally for Luka” fan throng massed outside American Airlines Center while His tone and messaging to The News — and by extension fans — showed a dimension of his persona that had not publicly surfaced since his family’s purchase of the franchise’s majority interest on Dec including when asked about an unsubstantiated and implausible narrative that has gained legs in the trade’s aftermath “The Dallas Mavericks are not moving to Las Vegas,” Dumont said The Dallas Mavericks are the Dallas Mavericks and they will be in Dallas.” His general message is that trading Doncic was a necessary step toward building a culture that wins NBA championships Dumont reiterated his unwavering faith in general manager Nico Harrison and categorically denied that the megatrade was financially driven coming just four months before Doncic was eligible to be offered a $345 million supermax contract extension after acquiring three players and jettisoning four players before the trade deadline are better than they were before the night of Feb when Dallas and the Lakers consummated the Doncic trade I have a really deep appreciation for what he brought to this team “I want you to know I really sympathize with all of our fans who feel hurt Luka is a Mav for life and I really wish him nothing but happiness and success in his career as he continues in LA.” Many fans would say trading a player who has the third-highest scoring average (28.3 points) in NBA history and just seven months ago led your team to the NBA Finals against Boston is a peculiar way of expressing that he was valued Doncic was a Maverick for six and a half seasons. Harrison and Jason Kidd are in their fourth seasons as general manager and coach — though Kidd’s association with the franchise stretches to when it drafted him No and when he helped lead the Mavericks to their only NBA title in 2011 Given their comparably short Mavericks tenures did Dumont and Harrison greatly underestimate the level of shock and vitriol the Doncic trade induced from Mavericks Fans For Life some of whom have declared emotional divorce after following the franchise for much of its 45-year existence “I think it shows you the passion that our fans have for our team “You don’t know how I felt when we lost the Finals and I was standing there with confetti falling on my head in Boston Dumont says that doesn’t mean he was ungrateful for the run it was a magic carpet ride for Dumont; his wife It was just one year ago this week when Patrick Dumont granted The News his first extended interview as team governor The Mavericks were 27-23 and Harrison was in the process of acquiring forward P.J deals that largely were criticized by national media It also marked the third straight offseason that Harrison made major deals following the 2022 jettisoning of Kristaps Porzingis that preceded a run to the Western Conference finals Coming off of last season’s NBA Finals run Harrison this offseason added four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson Naji Marshall and Quentin Grimes and re-signed Spencer Dinwiddie But the injury-ravaged Mavericks were 26-23 as of Feb “We had a tremendous run to the Finals last year but before that year’s trade deadline our trajectory was not a playoff-bound team,” Dumont said “Those trade moves by Nico acquired the right teammates to allow us to achieve our potential and get to the NBA Finals Dumont said Harrison and his player personnel staff measured the Mavericks’ roster and on-court results against not only Western Conference contenders Boston and much-improved Cleveland and New York “Not only do we have to fight a Western Conference where a lot of teams got better through the trade deadline ‘Did we get better since The Finals last year?’ And we’d play this season to see where we were If you look at our record up until the trade deadline Dumont said he was much more involved in potential roster-improvement discussions with Harrison than a year ago when he was just two months into his governor tenure Harrison said he first met with Lakers counterpart Rob Pelinka about general trade parameters on Jan 7 and afterward regularly kept only Dumont updated while Pelinka confided in Lakers governor Jeanie Buss Dumont said he doesn’t recall specific timeframes of when Doncic trade discussions became serious but his level of involvement appears to be affirmation of what Doncic’s agent told The News: “It was done at the ownership level Harrison told The News the trade was his doing and he alone in the coming years should be judged by its on-court results Dumont said he cosigned on the trade and emphasized his faith in Harrison was well-earned “I’ve said it all along: In Nico we trust,” Dumont said You have to respect his relationships and his judgment and his point of view and the way he communicates numerous stories have been written about the Mavericks’ rationale for letting a generational talent go Much of the reported reasoning is unflattering to Doncic: Struggled to stay in peak condition making him susceptible to soft-tissue injuries; didn’t consistently give full effort on defense although he made strides the past two seasons “Those are two distinct things,” Harrison said and in specific traits the Mavericks want in players and having the right dedication to work as hard as possible to create a championship-winning outcome,” Dumont said the people you and I grew up with — [Michael] Jordan you shouldn’t be part of the Dallas Mavericks This is how I operate outside of basketball This is the only way to be competitive and win It was pointed out to Dumont that when people read those comments the assumption will be he is inferring that Doncic did not fit those winning culture qualities I think there’s a lot of things that come into play when you decide the roster of the team,” Dumont said During a late-night phone interview in the trade’s fresh aftermath, Harrison told The News Dallas got ahead of what would have been a tumultuous summer when Doncic would have been eligible for the supermax extension Harrison said there was concern within the Mavericks that other teams were loading up to make a free agency run at Doncic in the summer of 2027 indicating the Mavericks believed there was a chance Doncic would not accept the supermax and enter the final year of his contract Both Doncic and Duffy emphatically told The News no one from his inner circle so much as hinted he didn’t want to remain a Maverick There has been published speculation that the Mavericks simply did not want to offer Doncic the supermax or pay the probable resulting luxury taxes especially with the apparent concerns about his work ethic Dumont flatly refuted any notion that this was a cost-saving decision “The trades we made this past week were about improving our basketball team “The resources are there to do what’s necessary to create a winning basketball organization for the long term and win championships So this is just a risk-allocation decision No problem signing someone to the supermax other than within high-level Mavericks meetings few in Dallas have heard this side of Dumont — the Brooklyn-raised NBA fan Johns Hopkins and Columbia graduate who as Las Vegas Sands Corp.’s chief operating officer probably has been “unwavering” in more than a few board meetings Which brings us back to the matter of the franchise’s long-term future in Dallas When the Adelson and Dumont families purchased 67% of the Mavericks from Mark Cuban and several minority owners the Adelson-Dumont Las Vegas roots were immediately noted and some wondered whether the Dallas franchise could eventually move there Aside from the absurdity of a franchise moving from the fourth-largest media market in the country to the 40th there’s the reality that the NBA Board of Governors would never approve such a move but none from a top-five media market that they weren’t sharing with another NBA team when the NBA does grant a team for Las Vegas and perhaps Seattle league owners will want the respective projected $6 billion expansion fees The possibility of casino gambling being legalized in Texas is murky at best says the Adelson-Dumont vision of Dallas with or without gaming is crystal clear “We bought the Dallas Mavericks; we’re keeping them in Dallas,” Dumont said “We’re committed to Dallas and we’re committed to our fans as the Dallas Mavericks but we have investments all over the world And the Dallas Mavericks is the team we bought We had options to buy other teams in the past but Dallas was the city that we wanted to be in Dumont noted that the Adelson-Dumont families already have made considerable investment in the Dallas community and are just getting started “We’re going to invest in the future; we’re going to invest in a new home for the Dallas Mavericks,” he said like trading a piece of Dallas’ heart and an immeasurable part of its basketball soul and enjoyment is adamant in his belief that continued investments and the right culture will reap championships investing in physical assets around the team and creating a great fan experience,” he said is about improving our team with a goal to win championships.” Prior to that he worked at The Houston Chronicle and San Antonio Light Eight-time APSE award winner; 2016 National Headliner Award; 2018 Celeste Williams Texas Sportswriter of the Year; 2021 NSMA Texas Sportswriter of the Year Mavs Governor Patrick Dumont shared his thoughts on the Trade Deadline deals that transformed the Dallas Mavericks Dallas Mavericks Governor Patrick Dumont was recently featured in the Bank of Texas Speaker Series where the Luka Doncic trade was discussed heavily. In Part I of this feature we took a deep dive into Dumont’s post-trade commentary in respect of what the organization was looking to build we will analyze more of Dumont’s comments as they pertain to Luka Doncic as well as the potential for the team to relocate to Las Vegas You can view the entirety of the Speaker Series discussion in the video below while we dissect some of the key quotes (with video timestamps in parenthesis) for your ease of navigation He’s a generational talent and this was hard I heard from the fans; I respect their voices We ended Part I with a doozy and begin Part II in the same way Many Mavericks fans are still raw with emotion nearly two months post-trade and this quote likely won’t help it doesn’t jibe with the message being put forth up until this point Doncic was traded and in an almost unprecedented way was shamed out the door in the first few weeks following the trade To go from blatant pot shots to acknowledging Doncic as a “phenomenal player” and “generational talent” simply doesn’t add up Perhaps a simple PR spin once there was some time and distance from the trade this about-face will surely come across as lip service to most observers But I hope over time we can regain that trust through hard work and that’s our plan And hopefully people will believe in the long run that what we did was the right decision.” (7:27) this is the first time he spoke in no uncertain terms about the reputational damage the Doncic trade caused He acknowledges the leadership unit likely lost the trust of the fanbase commits to working hard to rectify the situation and offers a promising look to the future where he hopes to ultimately be proven correct Here it seems he truly believed in the trade and stands by it at least he shows conviction and recognition This may be the best take in the entire group of quotes we’ll look at This quote immediately follows the one above time will in fact tell if the trade was a good one Maybe Luka plays twenty-plus years while winning MVP awards and championships galore Maybe the Mavs squeeze a mini-dynasty into the next few years there is something still missing in this notion and it’s a sad realization Even if the Mavs win one or more championships some of the fanbase may never come to the same joy they did in 2011 because of how the trade was handled and the comments that were made in the immediate aftermath all the time in the world won’t change the outcome for at least some cross-section of Mavs Nation “The idea of moving to Vegas makes no sense to me It’s actually completely the opposite of what we’re attempting to do… no We bought the Dallas Mavericks; it’s going to stay the Dallas Mavericks” (9:34) This is the most detailed rationale provided on this topic to date rumors that the Mavs were on the move flew every which way The Texas government did not approve the legalization of gambling in the state therefore Dumont wanted to platoon the franchise alienate the fans and have a clear path to Vegas If even half of what Dumont says here is true – specifically the idea his family has almost fully divested of Vegas holdings – then it’s safe to assume the Mavericks are here to stay we can’t overlook the fact that things change Have you ever heard of a band that goes on a retirement tour only to hit the road again a year later but this sounds like a thought-out business decision for the foreseeable future It was not about the contract… If I could sign three max players I would do it.” (10:31) this is terrific news for fans of the Mavericks A wealthy owner willing to spend big bucks is a dream come true Actions often speak louder than words though why did Nico Harrison make specific reference to avoiding difficult contract talks with Doncic this summer Perhaps Dumont is willing to pay for the right player as he sees it but not articulating that here leaves one to wonder why two players up for new contracts this Offseason (Doncic and Quentin Grimes) are no longer on the team “Dirk was very important to the community because of his character because of his work ethic and because of his commitment to the city of Dallas …He’s an iconic person but he’s still here with us and he’s going to contribute to the Dallas Mavericks and he’s someone that sort of embodies the spirit of the team and it’s great to have him around and it’s someone that I look to for an example for what sort of the optimum outcome could be… He’s a champion.” (11:54) This was a bit of a stream-of-consciousness from Dumont but once digested it is apparent that he is speaking very highly of Dirk Nowitzki as not only a person but as a symbol of what the Mavericks are and what they could be this recognition runs in contrast with the actions that occurred Doncic was the obvious heir apparent to Nowitzki was involved in the community and left it all out on the court (see last year’s run to the Finals) Trading away Nowitzki 2.0 while at the same time promoting the incalculable value of the original version is just puzzling This was likely the most long-form commentary we’ve gotten from the source since the Doncic trade went down almost two months ago It provides deep insight into what Dumont was thinking when he ok’d the trade and how he views the future Whether Mavericks fans agree or understand is an entirely different question While credit is due for coming out publicly to speak openly on the topic there are two important considerations that should not be overlooked how did the topic of the Luka Doncic trade take up nearly one-third of the entire discussion – being the opening topic no less – of a real estate conference as Dumont jockeys for a new arena for the very team Doncic played for until recently the fact the trade took up a meaningful portion of the discussion says a lot about just how attention-getting the transaction was and perhaps how much Dumont needed to demonstrate his position to his peers as a result it is important to note what Hillwood CEO Todd Platt says beginning at the 6:04 mark of the video Platt seemingly comes to the defense of Dumont speaking about how difficult the trade decision surely was before segueing into “what this trade was not about” and passing the floor back to Dumont for the quote noted earlier in this article (the quote at the 7:08 mark) It’s a struggle not to see this whole thing as a calculated effort to save face while fully in control of the narrative Rather than discuss the trade in the confines of sports media or field questions (and retorts) at a press conference Dumont instead used this venue to say his piece we now have what will likely stand as Dumont’s definitive take on the matter The Mavericks are currently in a state of utter disarray so it will be some time before Dumont’s apparent vision will fully come to light In regards to whether or not it ultimately proves to be a favorable decision for the franchise Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker By Jamie HancockAssistant Sports Editor the resort and casino development company founded by his late father-in-law The board of directors intends for Dumont to take over as chairman and CEO in March 2026, when Robert Goldstein transitions to the role of senior advisor, the company announced Thursday Dumont and his mother-in-law, Miriam Adelson, purchased a majority stake in the Mavericks from Mark Cuban in December 2023 Dumont represents the team on the NBA Board of Governors Adelson is the largest shareholder of Sands which operates casino resorts in Singapore and Macau It reached an agreement to sell its Las Vegas properties An entity connected to Sands owns most of a 182-acre tract of land in Irving that could be used for a new Mavericks arena if the city approves an application to rezone the area Since his first interview as team governor, Dumont has been clear about his vision for a new arena though he has said the franchise will fulfill its American Airlines Center lease The zoning changes don’t guarantee the arena would be built in Irving but they would create a high-intensity mixed-use area that in part would be earmarked for “an arena with a minimum of 15,000 seats and/or an indoor theater with a minimum of 4,000 seats.” The application also would clear the way for the construction of a destination resort with one or more luxury hotels, which “may include Casino Gaming if authorized by the Constitution and laws of the state of Texas.” and Olympics coverage who also helps coordinate the intern program She has worked at the DMN since 2005 and was previously the Politics Editor and the editor of DMN Local Jamie majored in journalism and English at UNC-Chapel Hill Dumont 'Laughed at Me' About Idea of Trading Luka Dončić.css-3hcdeq{margin:0;font-size:1.2rem;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;font-family:Proxima Nova,Proxima Nova Fallback Helvetica,Proxima Nova Fallback Arial;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;letter-spacing:0rem;line-height:1.44rem;color:var(--br--palette-foreground__tertiary-mainChannel);}Julia StumbaughFeb 3 he laughed at me," Harrison said Sunday about bringing up the trade with Dumont obviously he's the ultimate decision maker But he entrusted in J-Kidd and I to lead this team "You've got to get judged for the performance that you've done as a leader Rather than offering Dončić a supermax extension and building the Mavericks around him Harrison traded the 25-year-old star on Saturday night for a package including Anthony Davis and a 2029 first-round pick Harrison went on to take responsibility for the trade by saying that head coach Jason Kidd had not learned about the deal until it had already been finalized supported by new Mavericks majority owner Patrick Dumont to pursue Davis and pretty much no one else." As ESPN's Dave McMenamin reported the relationship between the two dates back to "when Harrison was Kobe Bryant's marketing manager at Nike and Pelinka was Bryant's agent." The Mavs offered Harrison a multiyear contract extension before Dončić and the Mavs played the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals last spring. At the time, Dumont credited Harrison with having "propelled our team to two playoff appearances in three seasons and of course this year's NBA Finals." That past success may have earned Harrison some decision-making leeway. His first major test will now be whether Dallas is able to find further playoff success without Dončić this spring. A representative for the actor, who portrayed Jackie Oppenheimer in Oppenheimer confirmed to TMZ last week that they identify as transmasculine and nonbinary but the actor themself did not make a statement Out published Dumont’s first public comments on the matter it wasn't safe “to be myself at home.” Dumont was about 13 or 14 when they realized that they weren’t “like other girls,” that they themself “liked girls,” and that they “didn’t feel right” in their body Dumont said that they “found a safe community” and figured out their identity have a life I could have only dreamed of as a kid and I still get to play women at work,” they said LGBT Center and get medical care without fear,” they said acknowledging that they “truly owe a great deal of gratitude to the courageous queer people who have come before me.” the actor told Out that while they didn’t think they would be discussing their identity so publicly this soon they “made a promise to myself that if someone asked “Someone did ask and I shared… because I’m proud,” they said most recently they shared a post that included a classic subtle transmasc “look at my jawline” thirst trap as well as an image from But I’m a Cheerleader This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from Get the best of what’s queer. 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Dallas Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont (center) visits with fans before a game against the Washington Wizards at the American Airlines Center in Dallas in February 2024 few in Dallas have heard this side of Patrick Dumont Dumont’s comments in an interview with The Dallas Morning News are his first since the Mavericks eight days ago shocked the basketball world by sending Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers as part of a blockbuster trade that brought 10-time All-Star forward Anthony Davis Johns Hopkins and Columbia graduate is the COO of Sands Corp. which is based in Las Vegas but operates properties in Macao and Singapore and we’re committed to our fans as the Dallas Mavericks Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Your essential companion for starting the day in Denton Delivered fresh to your inbox every morning Wake Up gives you a curated snapshot of local news for the day as well as the day’s e-edition and trending stories you may have missed Sign up for the Denton Record-Chronicle's absolutely free weekly newsletter highlighting winners and finalists from the 2024 Best of Denton awards Your weekly guide to surviving college and thriving in Denton local news and more exclusive content in your inbox every Tuesday afternoon There's always something going on in Denton Check out what's on the local events calendar and plan a fun weekend with friends Get a roundup of the 10+ puzzles and games available from the Denton Record-Chronicle for free Sudoku and other brain-busters are new every day the latest in puzzles and word games with a Wordle vibe From minor traffic accidents to neighborhood watch updates stay informed on public safety with the week’s top crime stories in your inbox every Wednesday morning Don’t miss out on breaking news in Denton from weather and traffic to big events and important headlines Be the first to know the latest on new stores restaurants and other businesses in Denton County so you can live better here Get the scoop on all the thrilling victories nail-biting games and standout performances — straight from the sidelines of Denton-area high schools we bring you the highlights and updates from our hometown college teams Prepare for the polls and stay informed on the candidates issues and deadlines for Denton County’s key races Save money and find what you need with promotions from local businesses and special DRC offers Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account Dumont Creamery & Cafe plans to open in Northlake in June Dumont Creamery & Cafe plans to open in Northlake in 2025 a long-standing community business in Allegan County is worried that it will lose customers when a new Dollar General store opens across the street bought the Dumont Lake Party Store five years ago and have made upgrades to the store they are concerned that the planned Dollar General store will put them out of business the township says its hands are tied because the proposed Dollar General site is zoned commercially and there is not much they can do to prevent the new store from opening Bursma has gathered nearly 500 signatures from customers who oppose the Dollar General store He believes the attorney general should get involved and there should be stipulations that new Dollar General stores must be at least five miles away from existing businesses Residents like Paul Wolfram and Kim Emmons have also expressed concerns about Dollar General saying the stores are often not clean and that they do not want the new store to put the local party store out of business The Township Planning Board meets next on March 10 at 7 p.m at the United Methodist Church at 3022 130th Avenue Bursma encourages residents to attend and voice their concerns about the proposed Dollar General store The next Township Board meeting is scheduled for March 3 at 7 p.m at the Monterey Township Community Building To sign Bursma's petition, click here. 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the political talk show Beyond the Beltway has announced that the program will end production following its broadcast on Sunday This marks the conclusion of the show’s 44-year run Launched as Inside Politics at Chiacgo’s WBEZ in 1980 DuMont took the show to national public radio syndication in 1991 the program was airing on over 50 stations nationwide in markets including Sacramento and enjoy a run on SiriusXM’s POTUS Channel DuMont’s most recent flagship is 560 The Answer (WIND-AM) in Elk Grove Village DuMont cited health challenges as the reason for the decision while expressing gratitude to his network of affiliates for their support “Thank you again for your support over the years I wish you continued success and good health in the coming year.” Going to miss you Bruce…not the same without you Beyond the Beltway has been my Sunday evening entertainment for decades and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" Click here to read our spring 2025 issue, featuring Caught by the Tides' Jia Zhangke and Zhao Tao, our annual spotlight on locations and more... all demonstrating Dumont’s longstanding love for machinery’s comic possibilities when one character crashes his motorbike again and again in front of a cafe—a hilarious gag in an otherwise somber film the director’s first foray into science-fiction is set in the Audresselles the rural fishing region in northern France where Dumont hails from and where he sets nearly all of his work Two opposing alien factions are named “zeroes” and “ones,” literalizing binaristic dynamics of good and evil common in sci-fi narratives An escalation toward war is sparked by the arrival of a cute blonde baby named “Wain” who is prophesied to be the eventual supreme leader of the evil zeros The ones are divided between those who wish to kill the boy now while they can and others who find this tactic morally reprehensible; Dumont tells Filmmaker that the sci-fi genre is uniquely built to tackle philosophical questions in a simplistic both the zeros and ones are surprised at having to grapple with strong sexual urges and “zero” warrior Jony (Brandon Vlieghe) finds himself trapped in a love triangle between devotee Line (The French Dispatch’s Lyna Khoudri) and “one” princess Jane (Anamaria Vartolomei from Happening) Sex and danger become linked as the act carries an added element of surrender for Jony and Jane whenever they meet for clandestine trysts but a betrayal during copulation never arrives and it is amusing to witness a lightsaber behead someone against the naturalistic setting of Northern France’s farm fields and beach dunes spaceships are modeled after famous cathedrals and a black hole sequence in the film’s climax reads as genuinely transcendent recalling Hubble Space Telescope photographs or the work of Douglas Trumbull on The Tree of Life taking responsibility for finding a performance his philosophy on sound design and score and how the limitations of budget leads to greater creativity through choice I wanted to go places I’d never been Science fiction is a genre that interests me because I find it both spectacular and simplistic like a spaceship plunging into the night of time It’s very evocative of philosophy and metaphysics in cinema Cinema is a wonderful way of going deep into the secrets of our being but the only place where that can really be seen is science fiction As soon as I see a spaceship plunging into the night of the universe I feel that we’re asking fundamental questions Let’s see what’s happening in space Filmmaker: Was the process of getting this movie funded different compared with your other smaller scaled films Did you experience any difficulty with a higher budget The screenplay was budgeted for about 14 million euros The money that we find determines the ambition of the project and that’s the way I’ve always worked I adapt the screenplay based on the money that we’ve actually found The initial screenplay had lots of intergalactic battles—those were impossible to do because we couldn’t find the money for them Useless and superficial things go by the wayside This frustration that I experience is good in making the right choices If there are actors that we can’t afford The film ultimately cost 7 or 8 million euros and we had German and Italian co-producers The castle is a castle in Italy—the film takes the form of its production The Queen’s spaceship is a monument in Berlin so the inside of Jony’s spaceship was going to be something from Portugal I always make what I can and not what I want Filmmaker: Can you talk about the visual approach The sex scenes are wide shots using these faraway drone shots Dumont: I used a lot of drones because this was a situation where space had to be present—there was a requirement to go up high The drone is an easy and relatively affordable means to do that and the drone gives me a way to split open the view of the landscape in an intense way But in the scene where they’re making love I’m nearly filming the landscape more than the fact that they’re making love I like wide shots because nature says a lot about who we are as people so we used the World War II bunkers that the Germans left behind in the region where we were filming A major influence on the space genre is the epic which is originally an ancient Greco-Roman narrative which came out of French and Italian cinema in the early 20th century we went to the costumes that one sees in these sword and sandal epics we took the idea of Roman horses and adapted that with local horses Star Wars is basically this Roman genre adapted to outer space and I adapted it within the north of France Filmmaker: What is your philosophy about how the sound design and film score work with the image When do you put them in juxtaposition with each other Here you have a traditional score against a narrative that can be quite ridiculous at times What were you attempting to accomplish by putting those together but I quickly dissociate sounds from the image I don’t need to hear what the images say We have enough naturalism with the actors’ bodies and the locations to be able to dissociate sounds much like music did in the films of the 1950s and 1960s It’s that classic thing of music telling us what is happening It’s providing a commentary on the narrative that is somewhat exaggerated It’s doing something to make ordinary things take on a forced tone The music tells us what characters are experiencing that can’t actually be seen There’s a melodramatic side to it in that way something that’s added on that I quite like I like when things don’t quite correspond—I like to add colors Doing that allows me to create an extraordinary object and all the sounds together make a symphony while the image is saying something else the sound of the spaceship’s engine is music by Bach but it’s so compressed that it’s basically just noise But within that noise there are variations there is a musical construction that is practically inaudible but the emotional core with these characters and their journeys is always present When you’re working with professional actors alongside nonprofessional actors how do you keep the film from devolving into parody The emotional core of what the characters are going through with each other is treated seriously It takes different colors to make the actors go every which way I’ll do a normal take with normal acting In the edit I choose which twist or turn to use where we’re searching and going every which way try everywhere.” Actors like to play—it becomes a game because then I’m able to take the film in all sorts of directions it also can’t be too ridiculous—it is a very fragile thing Filmmaker: What film did you figure out this method I’m not some scientist or scholar—that’s of no interest to me I learned to do this by spending time with actors It’s up to me to find out when they’re good are you thinking about audience expectation within a certain genre like with science fiction for The Empire—how to play into those expectations versus when to subvert them I don’t make films for an audience—that makes no sense at all are often bad because they’re not sincere “I’m writing for me,” and that’s the right way to think of it The audience sees when you’re sincere It’s like when you go to spend time with people Do you think of the people that you’re going to see More information on Education More information on Research More information on Community ©2025 University of Rochester Medical Center Rochester, NY Print Actor Emma Dumont has embraced their gender identity adopting a new name in their personal life while keeping the name Emma for their professional one “I am a transmasculine nonbinary person,” Dumont confirmed in a statement to The Times. “For now, please only call me Nick if you’re cool (you know who you are). And if not, please refer to me by my professional name, Emma Dumont.” “That’s where I am now. All love,” they said. The actor maintains the handle @emmadumont on social media. Awards ‘Oppenheimer’ VFX supervisor Andrew Jackson reveals how fervid experimentation led to the creation of the nuclear explosion scene TMZ was the first to report the news Transmasculine is a term for a person who is “closer to masculinity than femininity but not a binary man,” according to the PFLAG National Glossary the label “nonbinary” is often used by those “who do not subscribe to the gender binary,” according to the organization’s glossary It also says that “some use the term exclusively while others may use it interchangeably with terms like genderqueer A 2021 study from the UCLA Williams Institute, which researches issues around sexual orientation and gender identities, found that nonbinary people constitute roughly 11% of the adult LGBTQ population. And while they make up a large portion of the national transgender population (43%), the study concluded, most nonbinary LGBTQ adults are not transgender. Entertainment & Arts comedians around L.A.’s stand-up scene talk about the fight to be given leading roles on stage in front of the camera and behind the scenes in Hollywood Fans have left supportive comments on Dumont’s Monday Instagram post, with one commenter wishing the actor a “happy coming out.” “Love this for you!” another user wrote Other celebrities who have come out in the last year include “Uncut Gems” breakout Julia Fox and R&B singer Khalid. World & Nation California Movies Subscribe for unlimited access Site Map FOX31 Denver One westbound lane of Interstate 70 is closed in Dumont Saturday morning due to a rollover crash. It happened around 6 a.m. Sunday, around Oriole Street. A resident whose tools were stolen told FOX31's Alliyah Sims that the woman took tools, a Coach wallet and cash, plus sentimental items. 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With a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day on Tuesday, snow and rain could have an impact on events and even driving, depending on where you are headed. the actor who played Jackie Oppenheimer in Oppenheimer has come out as transmasculine and nonbinary the actor recently changed their pronouns and name on their Instagram bio their name is now listed as Nick Dumont on their profile and their pronouns are listed as “they/them.” Their bio includes a collection of heart emojis that appear to correspond to the lesbian and nonbinary flags as well as the phrases “Carmy coded,” as in the main character from The Bear and “McCutcheon apologist,” as in the polarizing anti-hero Shane from the original L Word Now that’s a transmasculine nonbinary Instagram bio if ever we’ve seen one Though Dumont has changed their pronouns and name on their Instagram profile they have not yet directly posted about their coming out to social media A representative for the actor told TMZ that they identify “as a transmasculine nonbinary person.” “Their work name is still going to be Emma Dumont but they will go by Nick with friends and family,” the rep said This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from In addition to their role in Oppenheimer as the titular character’s sister-in-law Dumont has also appeared in Paul Thomas Anderson’s 2021 film Licorice Pizza (as Brenda) and also previously collaborated with the director in 2014’s Inherent Vice (as Zinnia) Lorna Dane in the Fox TV series The Gifted based on an alternate imagining of the X-Men film series is an upcoming horror thriller starring Dumont Nico Harrison continues to alienate the Dallas Mavericks fanbase with his behavior. It’s bad enough that he traded away Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers But everything he has said or done since then has only further ticked off the fanbase. Harrison’s most recent tactic of a private press conference hasn’t gone down well in Dallas During the meeting, Harrison shed almost no insight on the decision to trade Doncic repeatedly claiming that defense wins championships And after disrespecting both Dirk Nowitzki and Mark Cuban Harrison has only continued to dig himself a deeper hole Read More: Austin Rivers calls for Nico Harrison to be fired for worst move in 40 years of basketball, ‘I never like to…’ Two people who weighed in on this matter were the hosts of ESPN’s Pardon The Interruption Wilbon made the point that Nico Harrison has been the frontman for this decision and the Mavericks ownership were responsible Michael Wilbon: “What else is he supposed to say ‘I regret the deal,’ two months after making it “Don’t tell me the new Dallas owner wasn’t front and center on this I think Nico could just be absorbing a lot of slings and arrows for the owner.” Tony Kornheiser: “I said the day it happened and it would be quick – I think he will be fired.” Read More: Marc Stein on what he heard about ‘pushback’ within Dallas Mavericks before Luka Doncic trade In the eyes of both the fans and upper management it’s hard to see Nico Harrison’s job being safe The ownership would not have expected the kind of pushback they have received from the Doncic trade And in an effort to appease the fans upset about this trade they might choose to get rid of Nico as a ceremonial gesture But what if Harrison is able to earn their trust back? Kendrick Perkins believes that Harrison landing Kevin Durant would be enough to do so However, for as great as Kevin Durant is he would just be a band-aid covering up the flesh wound Harrison gave the Mavericks fanbase with the Doncic trade Dumont Creamery & Cafe serves a variety of ice cream flavors as well as milkshakes and falooda