Joseph Malcolm Harris (born September 6, 1991) is an American professional basketball player for the National Basketball Association’s Brooklyn Nets (NBA) and here is more about his net worth, salary, records, and endorsements.
Joe Harris Facts
| Nationality | American |
|---|---|
| Birthplace | Chelan, Washington |
| Birthday | September 6, 1991 |
| Position | SF, SG |
| Height | 6-6 |
| Weight | 220lb |
| College | Virginia |
| Draft | 2014 CLE Cavs Rd 2 (#33 Overall) |
| Current Team | Brooklyn Nets |
| Current Salary | $16,071,429 |
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He played college basketball for the Virginia Cavaliers before being selected with the 33rd overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers. He was one of only three Nets players to make 200 three-pointers in a single season when he was signed in 2016. Harris, who will have the NBA’s longest contract in 2021, led the league in three-point shooting accuracy in both the 2018-19 and 2020-21 seasons.
In addition, Harris will surpass Jason Kidd as the Nets’ all-time leader in three-point field goal attempts and Drazen Petrovic as the team’s all-time leader in three-point field goal percentage in 2021. Harris has the fourth-highest career three-point field goal percentage in the NBA.
Joe Harris College Career
He finished his high school career with a Class 1A state record 2,399 points, 452 assists, 699 rebounds, and 282 steals.
Harris made his collegiate debut for the Virginia Cavaliers in a 76-52 win over the William & Mary Tribe, scoring two points, grabbing four rebounds, and dishing out three assists. On November 18, Harris made his first career start for the Cavaliers, scoring 12 points in an 81-60 loss to Stanford.
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In his Sophomore year Harris had 13 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists in the Cavaliers’ 75-38 season-opening victory over South Carolina State. Harris had 13 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists in the Cavaliers’ 55-57 loss to TCU in the first of three Paradise Jam tournament games. The Cavaliers defeated the Drexel Dragons and the Drake Bulldogs by scores of 49-35 and 60-52, respectively.
During the 2012-13 season, Harris established himself as one of the top players in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). He began the season with 19 points, 3 assists, and a season-high 8 rebounds in a 59-63 loss to George Mason.
Harris drew a lot of attention prior to his senior year in 2013-2014. For the upcoming season, he was named to the All-ACC team as well as the Wooden Award watch list. Under Harris’ leadership the Cavaliers won the ACC regular-season title for the first time since 1981. The ACC tournament for the first time since 1976, and appeared firstly in the Sweet 16 since 1995. Harris was named to both the All-Tournament team and the ACC’s third team after winning the ACC tournament MVP award.
Joe Harris Professional Career
On June 26, 2014, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Harris was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers with the third pick of the second round (33rd overall). Harris signed his rookie scale contract with the Cavaliers on July 24, 2014 after averaging 7.8 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists during the 2014 NBA Summer League.
Harris was traded to the Orlando Magic on January 5, 2016. A week after undergoing season-ending surgery to remove an additional bone from his right foot. He was exchanged for a 2020 second-round pick, a 2017 second-round pick.
Harris signed a contract with the Brooklyn Nets on July 19, 2016. On October 26, 2016 he made his Nets debut against the Boston Celtics.
Harris re-signed with the Nets on July 24, 2018. Harris’ first three-pointer in a 107-105 victory over the New York Knicks on October 19, 2018, was his 237th as a Net, moving him into tenth place on the franchise’s all-time list.
On November 23, 2020, Harris re-signed with the Nets. On January 31, 2021, Harris hit a career-high eight three-pointers, but the Washington Wizards defeated him 149-146.
Harris broke Jason Kidd’s Nets career high of 813 three-pointers made on October 27, 2021, in a 93-106 loss to the Miami Heat. Harris was injured in the team’s 120-96 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on November 14. On November 29, he underwent arthroscopic surgery and required at least four to eight weeks to recover. On March 3, 2022, Harris was declared ineligible to play for the rest of the 2021-22 season. He had surgery on March 21 to reconstruct a ligament in his left ankle.
Joe Harris Salary and Net Worth
Joe Harris has agreed to a four-year $75 million contract with the Brooklyn Nets with $72 million guaranteed and an annual average salary of $18,750,000. Harris’ base salary in 2022-23 will be $18,642,857 with a $18,642,857 cap hit and a $18,642,857 dead cap value.
Harris’ net worth is expected to be $2 million in 2022.
Endorsements
No recorded endorsement deals for Joe Harris till now.
Joe Harris Personal Life
Harris is good friends with Matthew Dellavedova, a former Cleveland Cavaliers player. In memory of his late cousin, Tricia Haerling, Harris wears a fluorescent green band around his left wrist.
Every summer since 2015, Harris has held the Joe Harris Basketball Camp at Chelan High School for kindergartners through eighth graders.
FAQ about Joe Harris
| Is Joe Harris still with the Brooklyn Nets? On November 23, 2020, Harris re-signed with the Nets. On March 3, 2022, Harris was declared ineligible to play for the remainder of the 2021-22 season. He had surgery on March 21 to reconstruct a ligament in his left ankle. |
| What is Joe Harris salary? Joe Harris has agreed to a four-year $75 million contract with the Brooklyn Nets with $72 million guaranteed and an annual average salary of $18,750,000. |
| Where did Joe Harris go to high school? Harris played all four years for the Mountain Goats at Chelan High, where he was coached by his father, Joe. |
