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Derek Harper was born in Elberton, Georgia, United States on October 13, 1961. Derek Harper is a basketball player. The age as of 2026 is 64. Schooling on record includes University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The listed height is 193 cm.
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
- Height
- 193 cm
- Occupation
- basketball player
2. Background
- University
- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
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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