Nico Tyrone Harrison Net Worth, Profile, Age, Education & Professional Career

Nico Tyrone Harrison Net Worth

Based on recent reports, Nico Harrison’s net worth is approximately $10 million as of early 2025  . This figure reflects his successful career spanning professional basketball, corporate leadership at Nike, and his current role as General Manager of the Dallas Mavericks.

His wealth accumulation comes from several significant career phases:

  1. Professional Basketball Career (1996-2001)
    • Played overseas in Belgium, Japan, and Lebanon
    • Built valuable international connections in the basketball world
  2. Nike Executive (2002-2021)
    • Rose to Vice President of North American basketball operations
    • Worked with NBA stars including Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan, and Dirk Nowitzki
    • 19-year tenure at one of the world’s largest sports brands
  3. Dallas Mavericks Executive (2021-present)
    • Currently serves as General Manager and President of Basketball Operations
    • Received a multi-year contract extension after leading team to NBA Finals in 2024
    • Makes “millions of dollars a year” according to reports
Note : While Harrison’s exact salary remains undisclosed by the Mavericks organization, his net worth estimate of $10 million reflects his comprehensive career achievements across multiple successful ventures in the basketball industry

Nico Tyrone Harrison profile

Nico Tyrone Harrison is an American basketball executive who currently serves as the President of Basketball Operations and General Manager for the Dallas Mavericks . His career spans multiple roles in basketball, from player to executive, with significant stops at Nike and now the NBA.

Current Role & Recent Developments

  • Appointed as Mavericks GM in June 2021
  • Led team to NBA Finals in 2024
  • Received multi-year contract extension in June 2024
  • Orchestrated the historic Luka Dončić-Anthony Davis trade in February 2025

Personal Background

  • Born December 28, 1972, in Seattle, Washington
  • Parents: Steve and Christie Harrison (née Martinez)
  • Fourth of five children: Joe, Elizabeth, Shivaun, Brandon, and himself
  • Parents divorced when he was five years old
  • Split childhood between Spokane, Washington, and Tigard, Oregon

Education & Early Athletic Career

  • Attended Tigard High School in Oregon
  • Initially played both football and basketball
  • Focused solely on basketball in ninth grade
  • College Career:
    • West Point (1991-1992)
      • Averaged 9.7 points and 3.8 rebounds per game
      • Selected to Patriot League All-Freshman team (1992)
    • Montana State University (1993-1996)
      • Three-time First-team All-Big Sky selection
      • Led Bobcats to NCAA tournament appearance
      • Graduated with degree in biological and medical sciences
      • Two-time Arthur Ashe Jr. Scholar-Athlete award winner

Professional Playing Career

  • Played professionally for 5 years across multiple countries:
    • Leuven Bears (Belgium, 1996-1997)
    • Black Hills Posse (International Basketball Association, 1997-1998)
    • Hitachi Honsha Rising Sun (Japan, 1998-2000)
    • Final season in Beirut, Lebanon

Nike Career (2002-2021)

  • Started as regional field representative for NBA
  • Worked with prominent players including Michael Finley, Dirk Nowitzki, Tim Duncan
  • Promoted to national marketing role in 2003
  • Collaborated with basketball legends Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant
  • Rose to Vice President of North American Basketball Operations
  • Notable incident: Mistakenly referred to Stephen Curry as “Seth” during a 2013 presentation, contributing to Curry’s departure to Under Armour

Dallas Mavericks Executive Career

  • Appointed GM and President of Basketball Operations in June 2021
  • Achievements:
    • Led team to NBA Finals in 2024
    • Reached Western Conference Finals twice
    • Received multi-year contract extension in June 2024
  • Orchestrated controversial Luka Dončić-Anthony Davis trade in February 2025

Personal Life

  • Married to Darlise Harrison (producer for ABC News and BET) since 2008
  • Has two daughters
  • Known for building strong relationships throughout his career
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