Thaddeus Brown is the

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since 2021, which has holdings in the Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Devils,

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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

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and 2006 NBA All-Star Weekend, making

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the only NBA building to host two All-Star Games within a seven-year span. Brown also played a crucial role in signing

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in 2012 and re-signing him in 2017. Brown was also responsible for trading for

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in 2017, and trading away

for

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in 2019. During the

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, Brown was actively involved in the organization's efforts to support front line workers and the local community. 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". 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. Rockets owner

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said, "On behalf of the entire Rockets organization and my family, I want to thank Tad for his stellar and tireless service to the Houston Rockets franchise.”

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On July 12, 2021, Brown was named the CEO of

and their holdings Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils.

Personal life

Brown graduated from Colgate University, where he was captain of the varsity basketball team. He and his wife, Janice, have four daughters Kennedy (Stidham), Addison, Nicolette and Chloe and one grand daughter, Lennon Stidham. Brown's son-in-law is Raiders quarterback

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References

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