Derek Harper Net Worth, Age, Height, Bio, Birthday, Wiki!
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Derek Harper Biography
Derek Harper is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on October 13, 1961 in Elberton, Georgia, United States. A 17-year old NBA point guard who is known for his tenacity and defensive skills.
He was a regular in The Dallas Mavericks alongside forward He played for several seasons with the Dallas Mavericks alongside forward Sam Perkins..
After graduating from Roosevelt Junior High School and then North Shore High School in West Palm Beach, Harper played three seasons for the Fighting Illini and coach Lou Henson having his best season in 1982–1983, when he led the Fighting Illini in scoring with 15.4 points per game. Harper was named First-Team All-Big Ten and Second-Team All-American in 1983, and was Honorable Mention All-Big Ten in both 1981 and 1982. Harper averaged 4.7 assists per game for his collegiate career, and led the Big Ten in assists in the 1981–1982 season. Harper was elected to the “Illini Men’s Basketball All-Century Team” in 2004.
At 6 ft 4 in, Harper was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks with the 11th overall pick of the 1983 NBA draft. He spent his first ten seasons with them, averaging 15 points and 6.1 assists. For almost the entire time in his first stint with the team, he was part of the starting backcourt tandem with All-Star shooting guard Rolando Blackman. The Mavericks made the playoffs 6 out of the 10 years of Harper’s tenure with the team, and they made it to the Western Conference Finals in the 1987-1988 season, but they were never able to replicate that success for any other season of Harper’s time in Dallas. He had multiple seasons of averaging well over 10 PPG easily, he became well known for being a great scorer and defender. His best season came in 1990-1991 where he averaged 19.7 PPG. But he still wasn’t selected to be an all star and the Mavericks finished that year with an unpleasant 28-54 record. Harper still played well for the rest of his time in Dallas, but the team was atrocious. In the 1992-1993 season especially, the Mavericks finished 11-71 which is one of the worst records of all time. Harper spent 2 more seasons with the Mavericks before leaving the team during the 1993-1994 season.
He was married to his partner Sheila and together they had three daughters.
| Name | Derek Harper |
| First Name | Derek |
| Last Name | Harper |
| Occupation | Basketball Player |
| Birthday | October 13 |
| Birth Year | 1961 |
| Place of Birth | Elberton |
| Home Town | Georgia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Libra |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Father | Not Available |
| Mother | Not Available |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | Sheila Harper |
| Children(s) | Darius Harper, Dana Harper |
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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Harper was traded to the New York Knicks (where he was reunited with Blackman) 28 games into the 1993–94 season. The Knicks were looking for a defensive point guard to replace the injured Doc Rivers, who was sidelined for the rest of the season. The shift sent him from a team that finished 13–69 to being an integral part of one that came within one game of winning the 1994 NBA Championship. His stats declined as he had to adjust to having less of an individual role, but his best season with the Knicks came in his last year with the team where he averaged 14.0 PPG. On July 14, 1996 he was released by the Knicks and became a free agent.
Derek Harper Net Worth
Derek Harper is one of the richest Basketball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Derek Harper's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was a star at the collegiate level for his alma mater, the University of Illinois and was later named to the university’s All-Century team.
He was a two-time NBA All-Defensive Second Team selection in 1987 and 1990 , both as an employee of the Dallas Mavericks.
Derek Ricardo Harper (born October 13, 1961) is an American former professional basketball player. A second-team All-American at the University of Illinois, he was the 11th overall pick of the 1983 NBA draft and spent 16 seasons as a point guard in the National Basketball Association with the Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks, Orlando Magic and Los Angeles Lakers. Harper is widely regarded as one of the best players to never have been selected to an All-Star game.
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Basketball Player |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
Harper was traded by the Mavericks with Ed O’Bannon to the Orlando Magic for Dennis Scott and cash. He played one season for the Magic, his scoring and overall play dropped off but he was still a solid bench player. The Magic had a decent roster but the team was very old. 16 out of the 22 players on the roster were either 30 years old or older, Harper was one of those 16 players (he was 36 at the time). The team had an average record of 41-41 and missed the playoffs. Harper’s contract expired in the 1998 offseason and he left the team.
In the 1999 offseason, the Lakers traded Harper to the Detroit Pistons, but he didn’t report to the team. He retired from the NBA shortly after.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Derek Harper height 6 ft 4 in Derek weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
| Height | 6 ft 4 in |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
Harper signed as a free agent with the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers were a great team and had a young Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant who lead the way. They made the playoffs and it was the first time Harper had reached the playoffs since 1996 with the Knicks. The Lakers made it to the second round but got swept by the San Antonio Spurs. This would be the final year of Harper’s career.
On December 18, 2017, the Mavericks announced that they were planning to retire Harper’s no. 12 jersey, which was eventually retired on January 7, 2018.
Who is Derek Harper Dating?
According to our records, Derek Harper married to Sheila Harper. As of December 1, 2023, Derek Harper’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Derek Harper. You may help us to build the dating records for Derek Harper!Harper played in 1,199 regular season games in his career, tying him for 35th in NBA history (as of the 2013–14 NBA season). He retired having the 11th-most steals and the 17th-most assists in NBA history. He is also the Mavericks’ career leader in those categories.
Facts & Trivia
Derek Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Derek Harper celebrates birthday on October 13 of every year.
Harper lives in Dallas with his family. His daughter Dana Harper was a contestant on season 11 of The Voice. He is now a game analyst for the Dallas Mavericks on their locally broadcast games. Beginning in fall 2005, he was the weekend sports anchor at KTXA serving the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex until the station ended its newscasts. The Dallas Mavericks retired Derek Harper #12 jersey during halftime of a game between the New York Knicks and Dallas Mavericks on Sunday, January 7, 2018.
Where is Derek Harper today?
Harper lives in Dallas with his family. His daughter Dana Harper was a contestant on season 11 of The Voice. He is now a game analyst for the Dallas Mavericks on their locally broadcast games.
Is Derek Harper in the Hall of Fame?
No, Derek Harper is not part of the Hall of Fame.
Who did Derek Harper play for?
All teams
How old is Derek Harper?
60 years (October 13, 1961)
How much is a Derek Harper card worth?
| 1984 Star #255 Derek Harper | $6.53 |
| 1986 Fleer #44 Derek Harper | $5.18 |
| 1987 Fleer #48 Derek Harper | $1.12 |
| 1988 Fleer #30 Derek Harper | $0.26 |
