About Terrel Harris
Born 1987. Terrel Harris is an American basketball player.
Terrel Andre Harris (born August 10, 1987) is an American former professional basketball player who most recently served as a player development coach for the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Oklahoma State Cowboys.
High school and college Harris attended South Garland High School in Garland, Texas, He averaged 14 points and 5 rebounds in 32 minutes per game during his senior year while starting all 35 games. He also received an All–Big 12 Honorable Mention and was named to the Big 12 All–Defensive Team.
Professional Not selected in the 2009 NBA draft, Harris began his professional career in France with Strasbourg IG, signing with the team on August 23, 2009. In nine games, Harris averaged 6.8 points, 1.9 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 1.11 steals and made 37.5% of field goal attempts. On December 24, 2011, it was officially announced that Harris had made the Heat's final roster. On January 5, 2012, against the Atlanta Hawks, Harris posted a career-high 14 rebounds along with 9 points. On April 6, 2012, Harris scored a career-high 10 points against the Memphis Grizzlies. Harris won an NBA championship with the Heat on June 21, 2012.
On July 4, 2012, the Heat declined to extend a qualifying offer to Harris, making him an unrestricted free agent. He was re-signed by the Heat on September 11, 2012. The Heat waived him on January 5, 2013. After being waived by the Heat, he was re-acquired by the Vipers.
On March 5, 2013, Harris was traded to the Erie BayHawks.
On March 8, 2013, Harris signed a ten-day contract with the New Orleans Hornets. He signed a second ten-day contract on March 18, and signed for the remainder of the season on March 28. In April 2013, the Hornets were renamed the Pelicans.
On July 10, 2013, the Pelicans sent Harris and teammate Robin Lopez to the Portland Trail Blazers as part of a three-way trade that also involved the Sacramento Kings.
Harris was waived by the Trail Blazers on September 23, 2013.
On October 31, 2013, he was acquired by the Erie BayHawks. On November 4, 2013, he was traded to the Texas Legends. On February 20, 2014, he was traded to the Bakersfield Jam.
On August 22, 2014, Harris signed with Maccabi Ashdod of Israel for the 2014–15 season.
Personal life Harris has two siblings: a brother, Kendal, a top-rated point guard in the 2013 class, and a sister, Tresa. His mother is Jackie Harris. While in college at Oklahoma State, Harris majored in education. He wears size 13 sneakers. His cousins are Keaton Wallace (Atlanta Hawks) & Cason Wallace of the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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Who is Terrel Harris?
American basketball player (born 1987)
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Terrel Harris was born on 10 August 1987 in Dallas.
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Terrel Harris is a basketball player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Terrel Harris. https://biography.guide/terrel-harris/
MLA: "Terrel Harris." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/terrel-harris/.
Chicago: "Terrel Harris." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/terrel-harris/.
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