Ron Harper Biography 2025 Latest News, Age, Born, Family, Salary, Net Worth And More

Ronald Harper Sr. born January 20, 1964 is a former professional basketball player from the United States. He played for four teams in the National Basketball Association (NBA) between 1986 and 2001 and is a five-time NBA champion.

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During high school, Harper initially attended Belmont High School in Dayton, where he was cut from the freshman basketball team and did not play as a sophomore. He later transferred to Kiser High School in Dayton, where he had a standout senior year, averaging 20.5 points, 13.4 rebounds, five assists, five steals, and six blocked shots. His impressive performance earned him a spot on the first-team All-Ohio list. Harper graduated from Kiser High School in 1982. In 2006, he returned to the school for a ceremony in which the gymnasium was named in his honor.

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Ron Harper Biography Details

Born January 20, 1964 (age 60)
Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
Listed height 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight 214 lb (97 kg)
High school Kiser (Dayton, Ohio)
College Miami (Ohio) (1982–1986)
NBA draft 1986: 1st round, 8th overall pick

Ron Harper Early Life

Harper was born in Dayton, Ohio, on January 20, 1964, as the youngest of six children raised by his mother in a single-parent household. To support her family, she worked multiple jobs, including as a school teacher and on an assembly line at a General Motors plant.

Ron Harper Bio

Attribute Details
Birth Date January 20, 1964
Place of Birth Dayton, Ohio
Family Background Youngest of six children in a single-parent household
Mother’s Occupation Teacher and assembly line worker at General Motors
High School Kiser High School, Dayton, Ohio

High School Achievements

Category Facts
School Attended Kiser High School, Dayton, Ohio
Senior Year Stats 20.5 points, 13.4 rebounds, 5 assists, 5 steals, 6 blocks
All-Ohio Honor First-team All-Ohio
Graduation Year 1982
Gymnasium Ceremony 2006, gym named after Ron Harper

College Career at Miami University

Category Details
College Miami University, Oxford, Ohio
Years Played 1982–1986
Career Points Per Game 19.8 points
Career Rebounds Per Game 9.5 rebounds
Career Assists Per Game 3.3 assists
Career Steals Per Game 2.5 steals
MAC Player of the Year 1985, 1986
All-American Honors Second-team All-American (1986)
Number Retired 34 (Miami University)

NBA Draft and Cleveland Cavaliers

Category Years
Draft Year 1986
Draft Pick 8th Overall by Cleveland Cavaliers
NBA Debut November 1, 1986
Rookie Season Stats 22.9 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 2.5 steals
Rookie of the Year Nominee Finished second to Chuck Person

Cleveland Cavaliers (1986-1989)

Season Games Played Points Per Game Rebounds Per Game Assists Per Game Steals Per Game
1986–1987 82 22.9 4.8 4.8 2.5
1987–1988 57 15.4 3.6 3.5 1.9
1988–1989 82 18.6 5.0 5.3 2.3

Los Angeles Clippers (1989-1994)

Season Games Played Points Per Game Rebounds Per Game Assists Per Game Steals Per Game
1989–1990 28 22.8 5.9 5.2 2.3
1990–1991 39 19.6 4.8 5.4 1.7
1991–1992 82 18.2 5.5 5.1 1.9

Chicago Bulls (1994-1999)

Season Games Played Points Per Game Rebounds Per Game Assists Per Game Steals Per Game
1995–1996 18 8.8 3.7 2.5 1.4
1996–1997 19 7.5 4.3 3.0 1.3
1997–1998 21 6.7 3.7 2.3 1.0

Los Angeles Lakers (1999-2001)

Season Games Played Points Per Game Rebounds Per Game Assists Per Game Steals Per Game
2000–2001 6 2.2 1.3 0.7 0.7

Post-Retirement Career

Career Aspect Dates
Coaching Role Assistant Coach, Detroit Pistons (2005-2007)
Retirement Year 2001
Coaching Impact Helped Pistons achieve success during his tenure

Ron Harper Media Appearances

Event Details
Kenan & Kel Appearance November 1, 1997, in the episode “Foul Bull”
Role in the Show Played himself, slipping on orange soda and getting injured

Personal Life and Philanthropy

Category Details
Stuttering Advocacy Works with the National Stuttering Association
Family Father of NBA player Ron Harper Jr. and Dylan Harper
Godfather To R. J. Hunter

Ron Harper Legacy

Legacy Aspect Points
College Legacy Miami’s all-time leading scorer with 2,377 points
NBA Career Highlights 5× NBA Champion, 1987 NBA All-Rookie First Team
NBA Finals Appearances 5 NBA Championships with Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers

Career Statistics Overview

Category Total Stats
Points 13,910 (13.8 ppg)
Rebounds 4,309 (4.3 rpg)
Assists 3,915 (3.9 apg)
Steals 1,340 (1.3 spg)
Blocks 700 (0.7 bpg)

Ron Harper Net Worth

Ron Harper is an American former professional basketball player who has a net worth of $12 million.

Ron Harper Summary

Ron Harper Sr. had a remarkable basketball career, achieving significant success both in the NBA and in college basketball. From overcoming early setbacks in high school to becoming one of the most decorated players in NBA history, Harper’s journey is a testament to his resilience, skill, and determination. His legacy is marked not only by his five NBA championships but also by his contributions off the court, including his philanthropic efforts and role as a father to future basketball stars.

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