The governor of the Dallas Mavericks sent a message to employees before the team’s home game vs. the Houston Rockets on Saturday. Patrick Dumont hasn’t received quite the ire from fans that general manager Nico Harrison has, but the entire Mavs brass is certainly aware of the fan reaction.

Get insights from the Dallas Mavericks' governor on the Luka Doncic trade and the rationale behind the shocking move.

After the Luka Doncic-for-Anthony Davis trade, Mavericks fans expressed strong dissatisfaction with the move. However, Patrick Dumont addressed the controversy head-on, delivering firm statements about the shift in the team's sporting project and defending the decision.