Dallas Mavericks | |
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Position | CEO |
League | NBA |
Personal information | |
Born | Seattle, Washington, U.S. | January 21, 1953
Career information | |
College | University of Washington |
Career highlights and awards | |
Rick Welts (born January 21, 1953)[1] is an American sports executive who is a chief executive officer for the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Welts had also served as the president and chief executive officer of the Phoenix Suns from July 2002 until September 9, 2011. He became the president of the Golden State Warriors from 2011 until 2021 though, he stays with the team as an advisor until 2024. From 1996 to 1999, he was the third-highest-ranking official in the NBA as its executive vice president and chief marketing officer.[2][3]