Top NBA executives based on a system called the Danny Ainge System

Top 5 executives: Draft picks
(Minimum five transactions)

1. Tim Connelly, Denver Nuggets (2013-22) • Minnesota Timberwolves (2022-)
2. Zach Kleiman, Memphis Grizzlies (2019-)
3. Masai Ujiri, Denver Nuggets (2010-13) • Toronto Raptors (2013-)
4. Rafael Stone, Houston Rockets (2020-)
5. Sam Presti, Oklahoma City Thunder (2007-)

Top 5 executives: Trades
(Minimum five transactions)

1. Danny Ainge, Boston Celtics (2003-2021) • Utah Jazz (2021-)
2. Kevin Pritchard, Portland Trail Blazers (2007-10) • Indiana Pacers (2017-)
3. Masai Ujiri, Denver Nuggets (2010-13) • Toronto Raptors (2013-)
4. Pat Riley, Miami Heat (1995-)
5. Jon Horst, Milwaukee Bucks (2017-)

Top 5 executives: Free-agent signings
(Minimum five transactions)

1. James Jones, Phoenix Suns (2018-)
2. Rob Pelinka, Los Angeles Lakers (2019-)
3. Kevin Pritchard, Portland Trail Blazers (2007-10) • Indiana Pacers (2017-)
4. Pat Riley, Miami Heat (1995-)
5. Daryl Morey, Houston Rockets (2007-20) • Philadelphia 76ers (2020-)

Top 5 Overall

1. Danny Ainge, Boston Celtics (2003-2021) • Utah Jazz (2021-)
2. Masai Ujiri, Denver Nuggets (2010-13) • Toronto Raptors (2013-)
3. Brian Wright, San Antonio Spurs (2019-)
4. James Jones, Phoenix Suns (2018-)
5. Kevin Pritchard, Portland Trail Blazers (2007-10) • Indiana Pacers (2017-)

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