Longtime NBA executive and schedule maker Todd Harris passed away on Tuesday.
Words don't do justice to the man that Todd Harris was. It's positively heartbreaking he could leave us this soon #RIPToddHarris
— Tim Frank (@tfrank14) June 7, 2017
Harris was known mainly for his role in schedule-making. He was the man in charge of the schedules for NBA, WNBA, and D-League preseason, regular season, and playoff games. He also oversaw the WNBA’s broadcast department while being involved in the same department for the NBA.
As Vice President of Broadcasting, Harris was also an important part of the team that developed the NBA’s “Mic’d Up” segments, giving fans clips of players and coaches’ speaking during games.
Harris worked closely with many media members through scheduling major events.
Fans didn't know him, but Any time you saw an NBA writer tweet out a playoff schedule update it came from a Todd Harris email. https://t.co/tlk0yszJaC
— J.A. Adande (@jadande) June 7, 2017
We are saddened by the sudden passing of the NBA's Todd Harris today. He was truly one of the best. Our thoughts are with his family.
— NuggetsPR (@NuggetsPR) June 7, 2017
The NBA lost one of its best tonight, Todd Harris. Behind the scenes but a great, great person. This hits way too hard to many.
— David Benner (@PacersDMB) June 7, 2017
I hate saying goodbye to people on Twitter but damn – Todd Harris was a great guy and it's hard to imagine the NBA without him. RIP.
— Bill Simmons (@BillSimmons) June 7, 2017
We lost a good man today. He'll be terribly missed. Rest in power Todd Harris?? pic.twitter.com/5reKrkjKPj
— SR Mitch (@sraemitch) June 7, 2017
Our thoughts are with Harris’ family and friends at this time.
