NBA G League Team Executive of the Year Award

The NBA Development League Team Executive of the Year is an annual NBA Development League (D-League) award given since the 2009–10 season to the top front office executive involved in team operations. The award is determined by peer voting and teams are not allowed to vote for themselves.[1][2] Jon Jennings, the President and General Manager of the Maine Red Claws, was the inaugural winner. He was recognized for leading a team that sold out its inaugural season, led the league in merchandise sales and ticket revenue, and was among the top teams in sponsorship revenue.[3] Matt Bresee would earn the honor during the Erie BayHawks' final season of operation as a sense of recognition for his work while the team operated under the three different teams that work beyond them now in the Osceola Magic, College Park Skyhawks, and Birmingham Squadron.

Winners

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Season Executive Team
2009–10 Jon Jennings Maine Red Claws (1)
2010–11 Bert Garcia Rio Grande Valley Vipers
2011–12 David Higdon Bakersfield Jam
2012–13 Bill Boyce Texas Legends
2013–14 Jeff Potter Fort Wayne Mad Ants
2014–15 Tim Salier Austin Spurs
2015–16 Mike Levy[4] Canton Charge
2016–17 Chris Murphy[5] Santa Cruz Warriors
2017–18 Steve Brandes[6] Wisconsin Herd (1)
2018–19 Malcolm Farmer[7] Texas Legends
2019–20 Dajuan Eubanks[8] Maine Red Claws (2)
2020–21 Matt Bresee[9] Erie BayHawks
2021–22 Steve Brandes[10] Wisconsin Herd (2)
2022–23 Ryan Grant[11] Iowa Wolves
2023–24 Steve Jbara Grand Rapids Gold

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "David Higdon Named 2012 NBA Development League Team Executive of the Year". NBA.com. May 22, 2012. Retrieved April 16, 2016.
  2. ^ "Austin Spurs' Tim Salier Named NBA Development League Executive of the Year". NBA.com. May 20, 2015. Retrieved April 16, 2016.
  3. ^ "Jon Jennings Named NBA D-League Executive Of The Year". NBA.com. June 30, 2010. Retrieved April 16, 2016.
  4. ^ "Canton Charge's Mike Levy Named Team Executive of the Year". NBA.com. June 3, 2016. Retrieved June 9, 2016.
  5. ^ "Chris Murphy Named NBA Development League Team Executive of the Year". NBA.com. May 17, 2017. Retrieved May 17, 2017.
  6. ^ "2017-18 NBA G League Awards Announced for Franchise of the Year and Executive of the Year". OurSportsCentral.com. May 10, 2018.
  7. ^ "Texas Legends Receive 2018-19 NBA G League Awards for Franchise of the Year and Executive of the Year". OurSportsCentral.com. May 9, 2019.
  8. ^ "NBA G League Announces 2019-20 Season Awards Prior to Tip off of 2021 Play". OurSportsCentral.com. February 9, 2021.
  9. ^ "NBA G League Announces 2020-21 Season Awards for Franchise of the Year and Team Executive of the Year". OurSports Central. July 27, 2021.
  10. ^ "Wisconsin Herd Awarded Inaugural President's Choice Award and President Steve Brandes Named Executive of the Year". OurSports Central. May 6, 2022.
  11. ^ "NBA G League Announces 2022-23 Team Business Awards" (Press release). The NBA G League. May 4, 2023. Retrieved June 9, 2024.