Tad Brown

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

Tad Brown
Chief Executive Officer of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment
Assumed office
August 3, 2021
Preceded byScott O'Neil
CEO of Houston Rockets and Toyota Center
In office
2006–2021

Career

Houston Rockets and Toyota Center

As CEO, Brown was instrumental in persuading the NBA to choose the city of Houston as representatives for the 2013 and 2006 NBA All-Star Weekend, making Toyota Center the only NBA building to host two All-Star Games within a seven-year span. Brown also played a crucial role in signing James Harden in 2012 and re-signing him in 2017. Brown was also responsible for trading for Chris Paul in 2017, and trading away Chris Paul for Russell Westbrook in 2019.[1]

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Brown was actively involved in the organization's efforts to support front line workers and the local community.[2][3][4] On April 14, 2021, Houston Rockets held their first Pride Night presented by Adidas and in alliance with the Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce. Brown commented that “it is our responsibility to celebrate all members of our community, including LGBTQ fans” and "“embracing inclusivity is something our team believes in strongly".[5]

On April 23, 2021, Brown announced that he will be resigning from his CEO role at the end of the 2021 season. Brown joined the Rockets organization during the 2002-03 season as the VP of Corporate Development.[6]

Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment

Brown began work as CEO of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE) on August 3, 2021.[7][8][9] He also serves as CEO of the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers and the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League (NHL), both owned and managed by HBSE.

References
  1. Jenkins, Scott (2020-09-18). "What Houston Rockets CEO Tad Brown Really Thinks About His Son-in-Law and Patriots Quarterback, Jarrett Stidham". Sportscasting | Pure Sports. Retrieved 2021-04-21.
  2. "Rockets CEO Tad Brown talks Rockets' focus on front line workers". Space City Scoop. 2020-05-06. Retrieved 2021-04-21.
  3. Richardson, Vanessa (2020-05-02). "Rockets CEO Tad Brown talks food drive, NBA season". KPRC. Retrieved 2021-04-21.
  4. Feigen, Jonathan (2020-03-13). "Rockets CEO: 'We will take care of' arena workers impacted by stoppage". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 2021-04-21.
  5. "Rockets celebrate first Pride Night game at Toyota Center". Rockets Wire. 2021-04-14. Retrieved 2021-04-21.
  6. "Rockets Tad Brown Announces Transition from Role as CEO Following End of 2020-21 Season".
  7. "HARRIS BLITZER SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT NAMES THADDEUS 'TAD' BROWN CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER". HBSE. 2021-07-12. Retrieved 2021-07-12.
  8. "Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment Names Thaddeus 'Tad' Brown Chief Executive Officer". Philadelphia 76ers. Retrieved 2021-07-12.
  9. "Tad Brown Named CEO of HBSE | RELEASE". NHL.com. Retrieved 2021-07-12.
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