After Jason Kidd, it's Nico Harrison who was entitled to his contract extension. As the 2024 Finals begin, the GM is also rewarded for Dallas' great performance… while waiting for the title?
“Nico Harrison demonstrated his leadership and skills within the Dallas Mavericks”explains Patrick Dumont, the president of the franchise, in a press release. “His vision, along with his efforts on behalf of our players and staff, has propelled our team to two playoff appearances in three seasons and, of course, to the Finals this year. We are proud to have him as a long-term part of our team and look forward to seeing him continue to build on the foundation of success he helped establish. »
A former professional player, Nico Harrison never played in the NBA, his career being limited to stints in Belgium, Japan, the Continental Basketball Association and Lebanon.
Links forged at Nike
Subsequently, he was hired at Nike, working from 2002 with the biggest stars (Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Jason Kidd, Dirk Nowitzki, Tim Duncan, etc.) as vice-president of sports marketing. for North America. A position that he will leave in 2021, to join the Mavericks as manager.
His work at Nike had already allowed him to establish links with Jason Kidd, but also Luka Doncic and… Kyrie Irving, with whom he had worked and whom he brought to Texas.
A transfer which did not have the expected effects in the short term, but which is now paying off, just like the Draft of Dereck Lively II or the acquisitions of PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford during the last “trade deadline”. So many profitable choices which should allow him to continue working in the long term.
