Rob Pelinka thanks the Dallas Mavericks and calls Mavs GM Nico Harrison, “instrumental” in the trade negotiations. When have you ever seen a sports executive publicly thank the other team’s representative like this?

Rob Pelinka and Nico Harrison's longtime friendship played a role in the Los Angeles Lakers' blockbuster trade with the Dallas Mavericks.

The second person I want to thank, is anytime there's a trade or a transaction, there has to be partner, and I want to thank the Dallas Mavericks, led by their