The Dallas Mavericks are under a lot of pressure after missing the playoffs less than a year after making it to the NBA Finals. Most of the pressure is being applied to general manager Nico Harrison for trading away Luka Doncic,

The future of Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison may hinge on one figure: Anthony Davis. The team faces pivotal decisions following their latest campaign.

Harrison told reporters Monday the Mavs want defense to be "our calling card," so the franchise "jumped" at the chance to acquire Anthony Davis from the Los Angeles Lakers. Harrison is nothing if not consistent.