Nico Harrison

About

Professional basketball executive and former professional player known for being the president of basketball operations and general manager of the Dallas Mavericks.

Before Fame

He played high school basketball at Tigard High School in Oregon. He attended the United States Military Academy at West Point and played for the Army Black Knights during the 1991-1992 season. He then transferred to Montana State University and played for the Bobcats from 1993 to 1996. He began a professional basketball career after graduation by playing overseas in Belgium, Japan, and Lebanon. He retired from professional basketball in 2000. He began working as a regional field representative for the NBA in 2002. He was selected to be the general manager and president of basketball operations for the Dallas Mavericks in 2021.

Trivia

He and LA Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka spearheaded the Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis trade in February 2025, which is considered one of the most significant trades in the history of the NBA.

Family Life

He was born in Seattle, Washington. He eventually moved to Oregon as a child. He has four siblings. He married Darlise Harrison in 2008, and they have two daughters together. 

Associated With

His involvement with Nike led him to work with Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, and Michael Jordan.