Tad Brown Explained

Tad Brown
Office1:CEO of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment
Termstart1:August 2021
Office2:CEO of the Houston Rockets and Toyota Center
Termstart2:October 2006
Termend2:April 2021
Predecessor1:Scott O'Neil

Thaddeus Brown is an American sports executive who is the chief executive officer (CEO) of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, which includes the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League (NHL). He formerly served as CEO of the NBA's Houston Rockets and the Toyota Center.

Career

Houston Rockets and Toyota Center

Brown joined the Houston Rockets as their Vice President of Corporate Development in 2002 before being named CEO in October 2006, a role which also covered the Toyota Center.[1] The Toyota Center hosted the 2006 and 2013 NBA All-Star Games. He played a role in signing James Harden in 2012 and keeping him from free agency in 2017. Brown was also responsible for trading for Chris Paul in 2017 before trading him for Russell Westbrook in 2019.[2] During the COVID-19 pandemic, Brown was actively involved in the organization's efforts to support front line workers and the local community.[3] [4] [5] Brown stepped down as CEO in April 2021.[6]

Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment

Brown began work as CEO of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE) on August 3, 2021.[7] [8] [9] The role covers overseeing business operations of the Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Devils, and Prudential Center.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rockets Tad Brown Announces Transition from Role as CEO Following End of 2020-21 Season.
  2. Web site: Jenkins. Scott. 2020-09-18. What Houston Rockets CEO Tad Brown Really Thinks About His Son-in-Law and Patriots Quarterback, Jarrett Stidham. 2021-04-21. Sportscasting Pure Sports. en-US.
  3. Web site: 2020-05-06. Rockets CEO Tad Brown talks Rockets' focus on front line workers. 2021-04-21. Space City Scoop. en-US.
  4. Web site: Richardson. Vanessa. 2020-05-02. Rockets CEO Tad Brown talks food drive, NBA season. 2021-04-21. KPRC. en.
  5. Web site: Feigen. Jonathan. 2020-03-13. Rockets CEO: 'We will take care of' arena workers impacted by stoppage. 2021-04-21. Houston Chronicle. en-US.
  6. Web site: Wojnarowski . Adrian . Tad Brown steps in as new CEO of NBA's Philadelphia 76ers, NHL's New Jersey Devils . ESPN . 25 June 2023.
  7. Web site: 2021-07-12. Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment Names Thaddeus 'tad' Brown Chief Executive Officer. 2021-07-12. HBSE. en-US.
  8. Web site: Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment Names Thaddeus 'Tad' Brown Chief Executive Officer. 2021-07-12. Philadelphia 76ers. en.
  9. Web site: Tad Brown Named CEO of HBSE RELEASE. 2021-07-12. NHL.com. en-US.

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