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My Take
Derek Harper is the kind of player I deeply respect: not a flashy headliner, but a craftsman who lasted sixteen seasons as an NBA point guard. Drafted 11th overall in 1983 out of Illinois, he became the steady backbone for the Mavericks, Knicks, Magic and Lakers. At 6-foot-4, he brought defensive grit that coaches treasure. What strikes me is his longevity. Surviving that long at the highest level demands discipline most stars never show. Harper represents the unglamorous reliability that wins games, and I find that quiet professionalism far more admirable than any highlight reel.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Derek Harper
- Name (Japanese)
- デレック・ハーパー
- Reading
- でれっく・はーぱー
- Born
- October 13, 1961 (age 64)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Ox
- Origin
- Elberton, Georgia, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 193 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- basketball player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Derek Harper born?
Born October 13, 1961 (age 64).
Where is Derek Harper from?
Derek Harper is from Elberton, Georgia, United States.
What does Derek Harper do?
Derek Harper works as basketball player.
How tall is Derek Harper?
Derek Harper is 193 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.