Mid-Birth Crisis

Posted by Rob Mahoney on December 1, 2009 under News | 3 Comments to Read

The Frisco D-League team doesn’t have a name, uniforms, or even players, but they’ve already undergone their first substantial change. Del Harris was announced as the team’s first general manager, but Harris was summoned by new Nets’ head coach Kiki Vanderweghe to be his top assistant.

It’s hard to find a coach more experienced and respected than Del Harris, and handing him the reins of the Mavs’ new D-League affiliate was a sound move by Donnie Nelson. I’m definitely curious to see what kind of basketball mind Nelson chooses to complement Nancy Lieberman and Spud Webb as the core of Frisco’s staff, but losing an established basketball mind with an established (and Dallas-based) reputation hurts. Despite only being with the Frisco organization for about a month, Harris’ departure leaves some big shoes to fill.

Cheers to long-time friend of the franchise Del Harris for the new gig, even if I wish he were still in Frisco.

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  • Cynthia

    Hate to see Del go. I understand why he is, but still hate to see it. I’m looking forward to attending my first D-league game ever next season.

  • http://basketballforbeginners.blogspot.com BJ

    Assuming he stays with New Jersey. He was only with the Bulls for one season.

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