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Derek Harper Retired

Guard · Dallas Mavericks · 6'3", 190 lb · Drafted 1983
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In short

Derek Harper is a retired guard best known with the Dallas Mavericks. A steady two-way point guard. Career averages: 13.3 points, 2.5 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game.

Scoring map · Derek’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 32% · Top of key 3 13%
Rim — 32% of scoring, 27% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 6% of scoring, 6% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 13% of scoring, 13% of shotsTop of key 3 — 13% of scoring, 14% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 10% of scoring, 10% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 5% of scoring, 5% of shotsMid-range (L) — 6% of scoring, 8% of shotsPaint — 9% of scoring, 12% of shotsMid-range (R) — 5% of scoring, 6% of shots
  • Rim32%
  • Top of key 313%
  • Wing 3 (L)13%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Derek Harper is a retired NBA guard. A steady two-way point guard.

He averaged 13.3 points, 2.5 rebounds and 5.5 assists over his career.

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Career avg
13.3 ppg
Guard
Rebounds
2.5 rpg
career
Assists
5.5 apg
career
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Derek Harper is a retired guard, most associated with the Dallas Mavericks.

A steady two-way point guard.

He retired with career averages of 13.3 points, 2.5 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game.

Sources: Career figures: documented sources. Role ratings: Balladex characterization.

BEYOND THE GAME

Career

A steady two-way point guard.

PERSONALITY

The person

A retired guard and Dallas Mavericks name.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Retired standout · guard
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
74/100
Scoring70
Playmaking61
Rebounding44
Perimeter D54
Rim protection26
Spacing56
Athleticism66
Clutch56
RetiredDallas Mavericks
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The career

A steady two-way point guard.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
13.3
per game
Career RPG
2.5
per game
Career APG
5.5
per game

Where he sits in history

CareerA steady two-way point guard.
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A retired guard and Dallas Mavericks name.

Derek Harper's career is complete: A steady two-way point guard.

Contract

Status
Retired
Bottom line

A memorable pro — a standout with the Dallas Mavericks.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were Derek Harper's career averages?

Derek Harper averaged 13.3 points, 2.5 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game.

Is Derek Harper in the Hall of Fame?

Derek Harper is a retired guard and a notable pro, though not currently a Hall of Fame inductee.