This is the hardest part of our business. Mike and I started out in Phoenix together, got reunited here and obviously he was a key part in rebuilding this franchise. ... To share memories like that, it's been a very difficult several weeks for this franchise.
"Donn Charles "Donnie" Nelson" is the General Manager and president of basketball operations for the Dallas Mavericks of National Basketball Association. He is the son of Don Nelson, the former head coach of the Dallas Mavericks and the Golden State Warriors. In a 2007 Sports Illustrated article ranking the NBA's personnel bosses from 1 to 30, Nelson was ranked No. 2. Additionally, in a 2009 Yahoo! Sports article Nelson was ranked the 3rd best General Manager of the decade after producing nine 50-plus win seasons in a row and the first Finals appearance in franchise history in 2006. Nelson assembled the Mavericks team that would later win the 2011 NBA Championship.
Nelson is also one of the co-owners of the Texas Legends of the NBA Developmental League, located in the Dallas-Fort Worth suburb of Frisco, Texas/Frisco. The team is an affiliate of the Mavericks.
More Donnie Nelson on Wikipedia.We're trying to make the best of a very difficult situation. With what Mike's meant to this franchise for many years, he deserves it.
The West just got tougher. This is a product of free agency. We're big boys. We understand that.
He's a big guy who can rebound and defend, and he's got a lot of playoff experience.
Michael has played a huge role in rebuilding this franchise and taking it to where it is today.
It's just the reality of the global market. It's certainly a trend that's not going to go away. The NBA is going to find the best players, whether from here or [overseas].
We've had people in meetings all day to discuss the best ways to assist with the efforts. Just to be in a position to help makes you feel blessed.
Just what he's meant on and off the court, he's impacted everyone from fans to the front office. Ultimately, it's our responsibility to do what's in the best interest of the Dallas Mavericks, but Michael has a special place in Mark's heart, my heart, and a special place in the franchise. At the end of the day, this just feels right.
This is the hardest part of our business. We were trying to come up with some creative ways to still have financial freedom and somehow keep Mike. There was no way around the situation. ... There's no question that it's been a very difficult process for the franchise.
Copyright © 2024 Electric Goat Media. All Rights Reserved.