The Dallas Mavericks' decision to fire general manager Nico Harrsion has left NBA fans and pundits buzzing. Luka Doncic’s hot start with the Los Angeles Lakers has offered the perfect subplot.

To start his first full year with Los Angeles, Doncic has scored 35+ points in 5 of the 7 games he's played in this season. The 26-year-old’s 260 points through 7 games are the most by a player since Rick Barry (274) in 1966.

Harrison traded Doncic to the Lakers before last season’s trade deadline and has received a great deal of criticism from both fans and media members. The Mavericks were less than a year removed from a trip to the NBA Finals at the time of the deal.

Doncic spent the summer working to improve his physique and has started the year strong. Through his first seven contests,

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