Larry Harris
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Larry Harris served as the General Manager of the Milwaukee Bucks
from 2003 until March 19, 2008. He is currently an assistant coach for the Golden State Warriors
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Harris is the son of former National Basketball Association
(NBA) coach Del Harris
. Harris was promoted through the ranks of the Bucks personnel department over the course of his career, and was chosen by Bucks owner Herb Kohl to succeed departing GM Ernie Grunfeld in 2003. Harris' most notable moves included the drafting of Australian center Andrew Bogut
with the first pick in the 2005 NBA Draft
, re-signing star guard Michael Redd
, and drafting Chinese basketball star Yi Jianlian
with the 2007 NBA Draft
's 6th overall pick, despite attempts by Yi's handlers to prevent such a scenario. Harris played four years of college basketball for the Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds, where he graduated with a degree in mathematics. Harris and his ex-wife JoLayne have two children, Zachary and Janaya.
Milwaukee Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks are a professional basketball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. They are part of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1968 as an expansion team, and currently plays at the Bradley Center....
from 2003 until March 19, 2008. He is currently an assistant coach for the Golden State Warriors
Golden State Warriors
The Golden State Warriors are an American professional basketball team based in Oakland, California. They are part of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
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Harris is the son of former National Basketball Association
National Basketball Association
The National Basketball Association is the pre-eminent men's professional basketball league in North America. It consists of thirty franchised member clubs, of which twenty-nine are located in the United States and one in Canada...
(NBA) coach Del Harris
Del Harris
Delmer William Harris is a basketball coach, currently the head coach for the Texas Legends of the NBA Development League. He was an assistant coach for the NBA's New Jersey Nets, Chicago Bulls, and Dallas Mavericks...
. Harris was promoted through the ranks of the Bucks personnel department over the course of his career, and was chosen by Bucks owner Herb Kohl to succeed departing GM Ernie Grunfeld in 2003. Harris' most notable moves included the drafting of Australian center Andrew Bogut
Andrew Bogut
Andrew Michael Bogut is an Australian professional basketball player. He plays for the Milwaukee Bucks of the United States' National Basketball Association....
with the first pick in the 2005 NBA Draft
2005 NBA Draft
The 2005 NBA Draft took place on June 28, 2005 in the Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City. In this draft, NBA teams took turns selecting amateur college basketball players and other first-time eligible players, such as players from high schools and non-North American leagues...
, re-signing star guard Michael Redd
Michael Redd
Michael Wesley Redd is an American professional basketball player who currently is a free agent. He has most recently played for the Milwaukee Bucks of the NBA. He was born in Columbus, Ohio, where he attended West High School. He also was a member of the U.S...
, and drafting Chinese basketball star Yi Jianlian
Yi Jianlian
Yi Jianlian is a Chinese professional basketball player for the Guangdong Southern Tigers. He has also played in the NBA for the Milwaukee Bucks, New Jersey Nets, and Washington Wizards. Yi played power forward for the Guangdong Southern Tigers of the Chinese Basketball Association in 2002 and...
with the 2007 NBA Draft
2007 NBA Draft
The 2007 NBA Draft was held on June 28, 2007 at the WaMu Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. It was broadcast on television in 115 countries. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur U.S...
's 6th overall pick, despite attempts by Yi's handlers to prevent such a scenario. Harris played four years of college basketball for the Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds, where he graduated with a degree in mathematics. Harris and his ex-wife JoLayne have two children, Zachary and Janaya.
Notable trades
- January 11, 2007 – Traded guard Steve BlakeSteve BlakeSteven Hanson "Steve" Blake is an American professional basketball point guard for the Los Angeles Lakers. Previously, he played for the Washington Wizards, Milwaukee Bucks, Denver Nuggets, Portland Trail Blazers and the Los Angeles Clippers.-High school:Blake spent his freshman and sophomore year...
to the Denver Nuggets for guard Earl BoykinsEarl BoykinsEarl Antoine Boykins is an American professional basketball player who most recently played for the Milwaukee Bucks of the NBA. Standing at 5 feet, 5 inches in height, he is the second shortest player in NBA history behind Muggsy Bogues, who was 5 feet, 3 inches tall. His NBA listed...
and forward Julius HodgeJulius HodgeJulius Melvin Hodge is an American professional basketball player.Hodge was selected 20th overall in the 2005 NBA Draft by the Denver Nuggets. He played four years at North Carolina State University...
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- August 10, 2006 – Traded forward Joe Smith to the Denver Nuggets for forward Ruben PattersonRuben PattersonRuben Nathaniel Patterson is a former American professional basketball player. During his career, he played as a small forward and shooting guard. During his college career at the University of Cincinnati, Patterson earned third-team All-American honors and helped lead the Bearcats to Conference...
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- July 31, 2006 – Traded center Jamaal MagloireJamaal MagloireJamaal Dane Magloire is a Canadian professional basketball player who last played for the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association . The , center was selected out of the University of Kentucky by the Charlotte Hornets with the 19th overall pick in the 2000 NBA Draft, after withdrawing...
to the Portland Trail Blazers for guard Steve BlakeSteve BlakeSteven Hanson "Steve" Blake is an American professional basketball point guard for the Los Angeles Lakers. Previously, he played for the Washington Wizards, Milwaukee Bucks, Denver Nuggets, Portland Trail Blazers and the Los Angeles Clippers.-High school:Blake spent his freshman and sophomore year...
, center Ha Seung-JinHa Seung-JinHa Seung-Jin is a South Korean professional basketball player who has played in the NBA and the NBA D-League. He was a second round draft pick of the Portland Trail Blazers in the 2004 NBA Draft. At 7 ft 3 in, 305 lb, he was among the largest players in the NBA...
, and forward Brian SkinnerBrian SkinnerBrian Skinner is an American professional basketball player. A 6'9", 265 lb forward-center from Baylor University, Skinner was selected by the Clippers in the first round of the 1998 NBA Draft...
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- June 30, 2006 – Traded starting point guard T. J. FordT. J. FordTerrance Jerod "T. J." Ford is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for KK Zagreb. Having been awarded numerous top basketball accolades in high school and college, Ford entered the 2003 NBA Draft and was selected eighth overall by the Milwaukee Bucks...
and cash to the Toronto Raptors for second-year forward Charlie VillanuevaCharlie VillanuevaCharlie Alexander Villanueva is an American basketball player who currently plays for the Detroit Pistons of the National Basketball Association....
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- October 26, 2005 – Traded forward Desmond Mason, a 2006 first-round pick, and cash to the New Orleans Hornets for center Jamaal MagloireJamaal MagloireJamaal Dane Magloire is a Canadian professional basketball player who last played for the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association . The , center was selected out of the University of Kentucky by the Charlotte Hornets with the 19th overall pick in the 2000 NBA Draft, after withdrawing...
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- February 24, 2005 – Traded forward Keith Van HornKeith Van HornKeith Adam Van Horn is a retired American professional basketball player. The 6-foot-10, 240-pound forward graduated from Diamond Bar High School in Diamond Bar, California and attended the University of Utah where he went on to be a consensus First Team All-American in 1997...
to the Dallas Mavericks for forward Alan HendersonAlan HendersonAlan Lybrooks Henderson is an American former professional basketball player of the NBA. He stands 6'9" tall. Henderson attended Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School in Indianapolis, Indiana. They lost the Indiana State title game his senior year to Glenn Robinson's Gary Roosevelt squad...
, center Calvin BoothCalvin BoothCalvin Lawrence Booth is an American professional basketball player who is currently a free agent.-College career:...
and cash; traded guard Mike JamesMike JamesMichael Lamont James is an American professional basketball player.-Early years:The youngest of seven siblings, James's childhood was not without challenges. Crime, drugs, and violence troubled his neighborhood streets. Lack of social and economic opportunity made urban living grueling and...
and center Zendon HamiltonZendon HamiltonZendon Alphonso Hamilton is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for Polytekhnika-Halychyna Lviv in the Ukraine Super League...
to the Houston Rockets for guard Reece GainesReece GainesClifton Reece Gaines is an American professional basketball guard.Gaines, a 6'6", 205 lb shooting guard played high school basketball at Madison West in his hometown...
and second-round picks in 2006 and 2007.
- February 15, 2004 – In a three-way trade, acquired Keith Van HornKeith Van HornKeith Adam Van Horn is a retired American professional basketball player. The 6-foot-10, 240-pound forward graduated from Diamond Bar High School in Diamond Bar, California and attended the University of Utah where he went on to be a consensus First Team All-American in 1997...
from the New York Knicks while sending Tim ThomasTim Thomas (basketball)Timothy Mark "Tim" Thomas is an American professional basketball player, in the small forward position.-High school / College:...
to the Knicks and center Joel PrzybillaJoel PrzybillaJoel Przybilla is an American professional basketball player. A 7'1" center, he last played for the Charlotte Bobcats in the NBA.- High school career :...
to the Atlanta Hawks.
Notable signings
- September 20, 2006 – Re-signed guard Charlie BellCharlie BellCharles Hamilton Bell AO was an Australian business executive. He served as president of the American-based fast-food chain McDonald's from December 2002, and additionally as chief executive officer from April to November 2004...
to a five-year, $18.5 million contract, by matching the Miami Heat's offer sheet.
- July 24, 2006 – Re-signed guard Maurice WilliamsMo WilliamsMaurice "Mo" Williams is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association...
to a six-year, $52 million contract, by matching the Miami Heat's offer sheet.
- August 13, 2005 – Re-signed guard Michael ReddMichael ReddMichael Wesley Redd is an American professional basketball player who currently is a free agent. He has most recently played for the Milwaukee Bucks of the NBA. He was born in Columbus, Ohio, where he attended West High School. He also was a member of the U.S...
to the maximum contract permitted, for six years and $91 million.
- August 12, 2005 – Re-signed center Dan GadzuricDan GadzuricDaniel "Dan" Gadzuric is a Dutch professional basketball player who plays for the Jiangsu Dragons in the CBA.Gadzuric, a center, attended preparatory school at The Governor's Academy in Massachusetts, U.S., before playing college basketball for the Bruins at University of California, Los Angeles...
to a six-year $36 million contract.
- August 8, 2005 – Signed 2004–05 NBA most improved player Bobby SimmonsBobby SimmonsBobby Simmons is an American professional basketball player.-College career:Simmons played three years of college basketball for DePaul University...
, formerly of the Los Angeles Clippers, to a five-year $47 million contract.
- August 21, 2004 – Signed guard Maurice WilliamsMo WilliamsMaurice "Mo" Williams is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association...
, formerly of the Utah Jazz.