Nico Harrison is one of the most flexible executives in the NBA

His unique past and ability to adapt to change give him a major advantage in the league

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Harrison is also a very good talent evaluator and a rising star in the NBA

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He is widely considered to be one of the best young executives in the league.

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He is a key figure in the Mavericks' future, and he could also play a major role in the future of the NBA as a whole.

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