Dallas made it official Wednesday, selecting Flagg with the top pick and officially ushering in a new era of Mavericks basketball. After the selection, Harrison spoke with media members where he was asked if he hopes the criticism of him will fade with Flagg on the roster.

It had been a long few months for Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison since he orchestrated possibly the most shocking trade in NBA history. In a deal so bizarre people thought NBA insiders had been hacked,

No matter where he plays, Flagg will give the Mavs’ creaking core some much-needed juice. Which is enough, at least for now.