Devin Harris

Fifth pick of 2004, NBA All-Star with the Nets in 2009, and three stints with the Dallas Mavericks.

Devin Lamar Harris (born February 27, 1983) is an American sports analyst and former professional basketball player. He played for 15 seasons, primarily with the Dallas Mavericks and New Jersey Nets.

Quick Facts

Born: 27 February 1983
Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
High school: Wauwatosa East (Wauwatosa, Wisconsin)
College: Wisconsin (2001–2004)
Draft round: 1
Draft pick: 5
Drafted by: Washington Wizards
Career position: Point guard

Lore & Background

Harris attended the University of Wisconsin–Madison and was selected with the fifth pick in the 2004 NBA draft by the Washington Wizards. He was an NBA All-Star with the Nets in 2009. He was hired by Bally Sports Southwest following his retirement from the NBA. Days prior to the draft, the Washington Wizards and Dallas Mavericks agreed to a deal that involved the Wizards' 5th overall pick going to the Mavs along with Jerry Stackhouse and Christian Laettner in exchange for Antawn Jamison. NBA rules prevented teams from trading draft picks for two consecutive years (in addition to trade kicker details in Laettner's contract) so the deal was momentarily delayed until the actual draft in which Washington selected Harris and subsequently traded him to the Mavericks to complete the deal.

Reader's Guide

Harris played for the Dallas Mavericks (2004–2008), New Jersey Nets (2008–2011), Utah Jazz (2011–2012), Atlanta Hawks (2012–2013), and returned to Dallas (2013–2018). On November 30, 2008, he scored 47 points against the Suns, including scoring 21 in both the first half and the fourth quarter.

Did You Know?

Harris was named Wisconsin's 'Mr. Basketball' for 2001.
Harris's number 20 jersey was retired by Wauwatosa East in 2007.
He converted a half-court buzzer-beating 47-foot shot, known as 'the Harris Heave,' to win a game against the 76ers on February 23, 2009.