Nico Harrison is a prominent American professional basketball executive, currently serving as the President of Basketball Operations and General Manager for the NBA's Dallas Mavericks. After playing college basketball at Army and Montana State, and then professionally for five years in various international leagues, Harrison transitioned to a highly successful 19-year career at Nike. At Nike, he rose through the ranks to become the Vice President of North American basketball operations, building a reputation for trustworthiness and working closely with basketball icons like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. Appointed to his Mavericks role in 2021, Harrison quickly made an impact, notably executing the controversial Luka Dončić–Anthony Davis trade in early 2025, which became one of NBA history's most debated transactions. His legacy also includes being inducted into the Montana State Bobcats Hall of Fame in 2015 for his collegiate achievements.