Killebrew spent 27 years as an executive with the Dallas Mavericks. During his tenure, he generated more than $500 million in sponsorship revenue while overseeing ticket sales, corporate partnerships and media rights.
BC Roma’s general manager and managing partner is Donnie Nelson, who served as the Mavericks’ general manager from 2005 to 2021 and helped build the franchise’s 2011 NBA championship team.
He is the son of Don Nelson, who coached the Mavericks from 1997 to 2005. BC Roma co-founder is former Mavericks All-Star Luka Dončić.
“Rome is one of the greatest sports cities in the world, with a deep basketball legacy and incredibly passionate fans,” Killebrew said. In a statement “We’re excited to tap into that energy, build on that history, and help further Rome’s global sporting profile.”