If the disgraced general manager had shown this kind of self-deprecation after the failed trade, maybe he would have save his job.
The former Nike executive, who was close to Kobe Bryant, turned NBA general manager for the Dallas Mavericks had beenby the Dallas Mavericks, his reputation forever tainted that it's hard to imagine the 52 year old, still extremely young for an NBA GM, will ever get a chance to be one ever again.
Oct. 22, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison and Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg before the game against the San Antonio Spurs at American Airlines Center. / Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images But enough negativity, there is plenty of that to go around. Harrison is also a husband and father, and time heals all wounds. Harrison built his reputation at Nike by being a trustworthy figure for the biggest names at the company, most notably Michael Jordan and Kobe. In fact, it has been reported by several outlets that being with the Los Angeles Lakers legend every dayLuka Doncic has Lakers flex in first post after Nico Harrison firing Jun. 27, 2025; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison and Mavericks first overall pick Cooper Flagg and head coach Jason Kidd pose for a photo at the Dallas Mavericks Practice Facility. / Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Harrison unfortunately never handled the aftermath well, and if he had shown the same self-deprecating sense of humor that he exhibits in his Instagram profile, maybe he could have saved his job and reputation.Nico Harrison writes"unemployed" after getting fired from the Dallas Mavericks on his Instagram profile. / Nico Harrison/Instagram'Girl Dad' will be his No. 1 priority in the short term Jun. 27, 2025; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison speaks to the media at the Dallas Mavericks Practice Facility. / Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Harrison proudly posted that his daughter Nia has committed to the USC Trojans for the track and field team, specializing in the high jump. While being an NBA GM may no longer be in the cards, Harrison will land on his feet in an executive role or as an on-air analyst. He'd also be smart to start spinning his side of the story in the same genuine and funny manner as his IG profile. Heck, maybe he can right a past wrong and reunite with Stephen Curry, who he famously disrespected while at Nike given the news the Golden State Warriors legend has surprisingly parted ways with Under Armour.Jan. 25, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry smiles on the court during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at Chase Center. / Darren Yamashita-Imagn ImagesMatthew Graham has over 20 years of media experience and oversees The Athlete Lifestyle On SI. He has had previous leadership roles at NBC Sports, Yahoo, and USA TODAY, where he co-founded For The Win . He has also written for ESPN, Cosmopolitan, US Weekly, People, E! Online, and FHM, covering major sports and entertainment events like the Oscars, the Golden Globes, NBA Finals, Super Bowl, and winning the Yahoo Superstar Award for coverage of the Olympics.
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