Ex-Mavericks exec getting blamed for Jalen Brunson decision reveals awkward run-in with Knicks star’s dad
A former Mavericks executive, Haralabos Voulgaris, is facing criticism for his past decisions regarding Jalen Brunson. He expressed regret over wanting to trade Brunson in 2020, believing he could acquire Tyrese Haliburton instead. Voulgaris recounted an uncomfortable encounter with Brunson's father, who confronted him about the impact of his decisions on his son's career.
- ▪Haralabos Voulgaris was a director for the Mavericks until May 2021.
- ▪He faced backlash for wanting to trade Jalen Brunson during the 2020 NBA Draft.
- ▪Brunson has since become an All-NBA point guard, significantly contributing to the Knicks' success.
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nba finals NBA New York Knicks Ex-Mavericks exec getting blamed for Jalen Brunson decision reveals awkward run-in with Knicks star’s dad By Spencer Brod Published June 5, 2026, 8:00 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A former Mavericks executive has faced heat for how he felt about Jalen Brunson during his time in Dallas. And he even got a dirty look from the Knicks star’s dad. Haralabos Voulgaris, who worked with the Mavericks until May 2021, is getting pushback for wanting to trade Brunson in 2020 and is even getting accused of being the reason the team didn’t re-sign him in 2022.
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