The Dallas Mavericks announced a multi-year contract extension with general manager Nico Harrison on Tuesday, just two days before the team returns to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2011. Mavs owner Patrick Dumont praised Harrison’s leadership and vision, crediting him for the team’s recent success in making two playoff appearances in three seasons.
Harrison, a former collegiate and European basketball player, joined the Mavericks in June 2021 after nearly two decades at Nike. While not a traditional NBA executive, Harrison has quickly made an impact on the team. He expressed gratitude to Mark Cuban for taking a chance on him and to the Dumont and Adelson family for their support.
Despite facing challenges such as negotiations for Luka Doncic’s contract extension, Harrison was able to secure Doncic with a record-setting deal, positioning the team as contenders for years to come. Under Harrison’s leadership, the Mavericks have amassed a 140-106 record.
The extension for Harrison comes on the heels of a similar move for head coach Jason Kidd, who also signed a multi-year extension after the team’s win over the Los Angeles Clippers in the playoffs. As the Mavericks prepare to face the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, they are looking to build on
