Devin Harris: College, NBA, Wife & Net Worth

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Devin Harris is a former American professional basketball player who played in the NBA from 2004 to 2019. He appeared for a half dozen clubs during his fifteen-year-long professional career.

Harris began playing in the renowned American basketball league after the Washington Wizards picked him in the 2004 draft. However, he debuted in the NBA with another club, Dallas Mavericks.

Before he started his professional league journey, Devin had played college basketball for the Wisconsin Badgers for three years. He contributed to leading the Badgers to the Big Ten Championship victory in his freshman season.

Devin Harris with the Wisconsin Badgers (Source: Bucky's 5th Quarter)
Devin Harris with the Wisconsin Badgers (Source: Bucky’s 5th Quarter)

Overviewing his overall NBA performance, one can easily say that his professional league career was not so great. However, the point guard from Milwaukee had some memorable seasons during his early NBA years.

He became an NBA All-Star in 2009. Besides that, Harris did not win anything significant in his NBA career, but the NBA clubs never gave up on him. 

Consequently, he was never relegated to minor leagues, although his game declined in the later years.

Let’s discuss Devin’s exciting life and career in this article below. But before moving straight into details, let’s check out some quick facts.

Quick Facts

Full Name Devin Lamar Harris
Known As Devin Harris
Date of Birth February 27, 1983
Birth Place Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the USA
Nick Name Not available
Religion Christianity
Nationality American
Ethnicity African-American
Zodiac Sign  Pisces
Age 41 years old
Height 1.91 m (6 feet 3 inches)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg)
Hair Color Black
Eye Color Dark brown
Build Athletic
Father’s Name Terry Harris
Mother’s Name Julie Harris
Siblings Two (Bruce Harris, Tanisha Harris)
Food Habit Non-vegetarian
Education
  • Wauwatosa East High School (Wauwatosa, Winsconsin)
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison (Madison, Wisconsin)
Marital Status Married
Sexual Orientation Straight
Wife’s Name Meghan Allen
Kids Three
Salary Not available
Former Profession Basketball player
NBA Draft 2004 / Round: 1 / 5th pick overall
Position Point guard
League  National Basketball Association (NBA)
Active Years (2004 – 2019)
Net Worth $20 million
Currently Plays for None / Retired
Jersey Numbers 34, 20, 5
Social Media  InstagramTwitter
Merch Trading Cards
Last Update March 2024

Devin Harris | Early Life, Family & Education

Devin Lamar Harris was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States on February 27, 1983. He is the son of Wisconsin residents Terry and Julie Harris. Besides him, his parents had given birth to his two siblings, namely Bruce and Tanisha.

Born in Milwaukee, he spent his entire childhood in Wisconsin and did his primary schooling there. He later attended the Wauwatosa East High School for his high school education.

Devin Harris in his teens (Source: Instagram)
Devin Harris in his teens (Source: Instagram)

Since childhood, Harris was a playful kid, so he started playing games when he was a toddler. His elder siblings often took him to nearby playgrounds and played with him. However, he mostly used to sit and watch them play.

Soon after, Devin, too, started involving in sports activities conducted in his middle school programs and stood out in competitions. He was mainly interested in playing basketball and volleyball.

So, he continued his studies and sports career until he gave up his education in the third year of college. He had enrolled in the University of Wisconsin-Madison after graduating high school from Wauwatosa.

However, he dropped out of college to pursue an NBA career in 2004.

Devin Lost his Brother in Crash Accident

Devin’s elder brother, Bruce, died in a car accident on October 20, 2017. His brother and some other guy were in a car on North Dallas road when another vehicle came from behind and hit them.

Soon after, they were rescued and taken to a nearby Presbyterian Hospital. After a few hours of treatment, the doctors declared him dead.

The news of his brother deeply saddened him as he lost his early coach, mentor, and a good friend. The Dallas Mavericks sympathized with Harris on his brother’s death and immediately granted him leave to see his deceased brother.

Devin Harris | Basketball Career

High School Career

Devin played high school basketball for the Wauwatosa East High School for four seasons. However, he played both basketball and volleyball for them until his sophomore season.

He left volleyball in the second season and fully dedicated his time to mastering his basketball skills.

Unfortunately, he suffered an injury just after his second season, due to which he missed numerous important basketball camp and tournament matches. However, he made a remarkable comeback and achieved much in the last two seasons.

He became Wauwatosa’s highest scorer in his senior season and won Wisconsin’s Mr. Basketball the same year. 

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College Career

Devin Harris had missed many offers because of his injuries during high school, but he immediately agreed when the Wisconsin coach Dick Bennett asked him to join the Wisconsin Badgers.

However, Bennett retired before Harris joined the team, and he played his college tournaments under the guidance of new head coach Bo Ryan. Bo largely favored Harris and allowed him to start all seasonal games from his freshman season.

Although nobody had expected the Badgers to win the Big Ten Championship that year, they proved everyone wrong by lifting the trophy jointly with three other college teams.

Devin’s performance kept getting better, leading to yet another championship win in his sophomore season. In addition, the Badgers reach the top-16 in that year’s NCAA tournament.

He bagged many honors and awards for his game during his college, including the Big Ten Player of the Year award in 2004.

Professional Career

The Washington Wizards chose Devin Harris as the fifth overall pick in the first round of the 2004 NBA draft. However, they soon traded him to the Dallas Mavericks as the two clubs had previously made a pact to keep the draft’s 5th pick with the Mavericks.

So, he debuted in the NBA league with the Mavericks in the 2004-05 NBA season. The club had initially intended to train Harris under the guidance of Steve Nash, but that could not happen as Nash left the Mavericks for the Phoenix Suns that same year.

Devin had a good start in his rookie season, but as the season progressed, he got less playtime, and consequently, his stats seemed unimpressive. He could only average 5.7 points and 1.3 rebounds per game in his first season.

Devin Harris in the Mavericks jersey (Source: Mavs Moneyball)
Devin Harris in the Mavericks jersey (Source: Mavs Moneyball)

He appeared in three more seasons for the Mavericks until they traded him to the New Jersey Nets in 2007. But, by that time, he had already picked up his momentum and was playing pretty good games.

Harris was selected to the NBA All-Star game in 2009 after averaging 21.3 points per game in the 2008-09 season. His overall performances for the Nets were the best of his NBA career.

Devin stayed with the other NBA clubs, Utah Jazz and Atlanta Hawks, for a few seasons before returning to the Dallas Mavericks in 2013. By then, his game had drastically declined due to frequent injuries.

Although he was recovering from a toe injury, the Mavericks signed him on July 31, 2013. After that, he appeared in six more NBA seasons until his retirement in 2019. He was with the Mavericks at the time of his retirement.

Awards & Achievements

  • NBA All-Star (2009)
  • Big Ten Player of the Year (2004)
  • Wisconsin Mr. Basketball (2001)
  • Consensus second-team All-American (2004)
  • Big Ten Championship Most Outstanding Player (2003)

Devin Harris | Net Worth & Career Earnings

The net worth of one of the most popular point guards, Devin Harris, is around $20 million. The player mostly earned through his league games in the past.

When he signed with the Dallas Mavericks in 2004, Devin had received about $2.7 million in his rookie season for the club. In the second season, his salary was increased to nearly $3 million.

The Mavericks paid him $8 million for playing two more NBA seasons with them until he transferred to the New Jersey Nets in 2007. He earned around $20 million by playing almost four seasons with the Nets.

Harris earned $42 million more by playing for various other clubs such as Utah Jazz, Atlanta Hawks, Denver Nuggets, and Dallas Mavericks in the next nine years in the NBA.

Overall, he accumulated approximately $75 million from his NBA career.

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Devin Harris | Personal Life

Harris is happily married to Pennsylvania-born model and reality show contestant Meghan Allen. It is unclear where they first met but seeing where they originally come from, they must have been close during Devin’s NBA years.

Devin had said nothing of his relationship with her, but Meghan revealed her relationship with him through a television program named The Howard Stern Show on January 15, 2009.

Devin Harris and his wife Meghan (Source: Celebrities InfoSeeMedia)
Devin Harris and his wife, Meghan (Source: Celebrities InfoSeeMedia)

Megan was born on November 12, 1980, in Meadville, Pennsylvania. She graduated high school from Meadville Area Senior High School, but she chose modeling instead of pursuing higher education.

Her first reality tv show was the NBC reality show Fear factor in 2004, in which she appeared with her previous boyfriend, James Wise. She then appeared in various shows such as Momma’s Boys and Corrie and Meghan’s Party for a Purpose ’09.

In addition, she was also featured in a popular American entertainment magazine, Playboy, several times from 2007 to 2008.

However, she left the modeling job after she married Devin in 2013. they have three children together.

Age & Body Features

As Devin was born in 1983, he is currently 41 years of age. His physical stats show that he stands 1.91 meters (6 feet 3 inches) tall and weighs around 185 lb (84 kg).

Devin Harris is fond of tattoos, so he has inked some on his arms, and they kind of look attractive. As he believes in Lord Jesus Christ, the tattoos refer to his faith, including a crucifix, praying hands, etc. 

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FAQs

Why did Devin Harris retire?

Devin Harris initially had no plan to retire in 2019. He was just recovering from a hamstring injury and wanted to play one more season for the Dallas Mavericks. But, sadly, the club did not want to recruit him as he had nothing much to offer.

Hence, he had to retire in 2019.

What is the wingspan of Devin Harris?

Devin Harris has a wingspan of nearly 6 feet 8 inches.

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