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Steve Harris

1963 – 2016

American basketball player

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About Steve Harris

Lived 1963 – 2016 (aged 52). Steve Harris was an American basketball player.

Steven Dwayne Harris (October 15, 1963 – February 22, 2016) was an American professional basketball player who was selected by the Houston Rockets in the first round (19th pick overall) of the 1985 NBA draft. A 6'5" shooting guard from the University of Tulsa, Harris played in five NBA seasons from 1985 to 1990.

He played a career total of 207 NBA games with the Rockets, Golden State Warriors, Detroit Pistons and Los Angeles Clippers, scoring 1,440 points. His best year as a professional came during the 1987–88 season, when he split time with the Rockets and Warriors, appearing in 58 games and averaging 9.2 ppg.

Harris died of colon cancer on February 22, 2016, at the age of 52.

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Important facts

Born
15 October 1963, Kansas City
Birth century
20th century
Died
22 February 2016, Broken Arrow
Occupation
Basketball player
Nationality
United States
Education
University of Tulsa
Awards
Missouri Valley Conference; NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans; Tulsa Golden Hurricane men's basketball
Also known as
Steven Dwayne Harris

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Steve Harris?

American basketball player (1963–2016)

When was Steve Harris born?

Steve Harris was born on 15 October 1963 in Kansas City.

When did Steve Harris die?

Steve Harris died on 22 February 2016 in Broken Arrow.

What was Steve Harris's occupation?

Steve Harris was a basketball player.

What nationality was Steve Harris?

Steve Harris was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Steve Harris

· Wikidata: Q3973344

· DBpedia: Steve Harris (basketball)

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