David Levy Exits Brooklyn Nets After Two Months
November 13, 2019
David Levy and the Brooklyn Nets have agreed to mutually part ways after only two months.
Levy was named CEO of the NBA franchise in only September, with the reasoning for his exit yet to be determined. He had previously held the role of President at Turner Sports.
Joe Tsai, owner of the Nets, tweeted this following the announcement.
David Levy is a respected media executive and a friend. Truly appreciate his efforts in the past few months. I wish him well in his next endeavors.
— Joe Tsai (@joetsai1999) November 12, 2019
Oliver Weisberg, Chief Executive Officer of J Tsai Sports and NBA Alternate Governor of the Nets, has been named interim Chief Executive Officer of the Nets and Barclays Center.
Commenting on Levy’s exit Weisberg said: “I want to thank David for his collaboration over the past several months and wish him well in his future endeavors. As we enter an exciting next chapter of our organization, it’s important that ownership and management are completely aligned on our plan. We are proud of the culture of the Brooklyn Nets under the leadership of General Manager Sean Marks and Head Coach Kenny Atkinson, and we look forward to continue bringing the best experience to our fans.”
