Dallas Mavericks -Fan Chris Taylor, who was one of the spectators who was cast out of last Monday’s match against the Sacramento Kings in the American Airlines Center for a heated exchange with Mark Cuban, told TMZ Sports on Saturday that he was legal action about the incident considers.
Mavericks fan Chris Taylor was ejected for Antiico Harrison Chant
During the Mavericks-Kings game, Taylor decided to try an Antiico Harrison singing. Taylor was upset about the decision of the MAV’s general director to exchange Luka Doncic earlier this month from the Los Angeles Lakers. The fan managed to get support from the crowd around him.
This led to Cuban stood at the court out of his chair and told him to stop. Taylor said they proceeded to exchange words, which led to stadium protection that came in and accompanied him from the location. According to a spokesperson for the NBA, he was reportedly ejected for the violation of the Code of Conduct of the NBA.
“Close the F – K up and set the F – K!” Cuban screamed, according to images, a fan posted on X.
Mark Cuban to Mavs fans who channel “Fire Nico”:
“Put the F*CK down and close the F*CK!” 😳 pic.twitter.com/jlcjk1oe6o
– BrickCenter (@BrickScenter) February 12, 2025
Taylor told TMZ Sports that “he felt bullied, focused and endangered by security during the fight.”
“The first thing the security said is:” Do you want to walk away or be dragged away? “Taylor said.
Although Taylor has not confirmed whether he would submit a lawsuit, the fan is aware that taking legal steps is a potential option. He felt that he had the right to be in the game, just like Mark Cuban and everyone else.
‘I’m going to think more about it, but [legal action] Is not off the table. At the moment it is absolutely not off the table for legal steps, “Taylor added.
“Cuban actually just lies and talks to fans again. It’s crazy. “
Mavs -Governor Patrick Dumont was booed in the third quarter
Governor Patrick Dumont van Mavericks, whose family bought most of Cuban’s franchise last season, was also booed when he returned to his chair to the court at 2:56 in the third quarter.
Two fans held large posters with the text: “Fire Nico.” One of those men was previously filmed in the ‘Fire Nico’ game on the Arena video screens before the camera turned out quickly.
“At the first incident, the guest brought in a sign that violated the following rule included in the NBA Code of Conduct: clothing, clothing or signs that show explicit language, blasphemy or deviating characterization towards a person,” Mavericks vice president of Business communication in Finegold said in a statement released to reporters.
Dallas Mavs Gouverneur Patrick Dumont was booed by fans while he walked to his seats during the match of Monday evening against the kings. pic.twitter.com/p28c4nbfoq
– Fox 4 News (@Fox4) February 11, 2025
This came shortly after the MAVS said they would offer reimbursements to fans who canceled season cards after the trade. The reimbursements are for the remaining home games of Dallas this season.
Because the Mavericks had 16 home games of the regular season at the time of that report, the reimbursement was appreciated at around $ 2,000.
Mavs -fans also protested a few hours after the deal was closed outside the American center of American Airlines. Various Doncian supporters kept drawing that criticizing Harrison and Cuban.
