Quick Facts

Mike Harris is an American-born professional basketball player who rose to prominence after spending several years in international competitions. He last played in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) League for the Magnolia Hotshots as a small forward.

What is the Earnings & Net Worth of Mike Harris?

Mike Harris, a well-known international footballer, is reported to have a net worth of approximately $2 million.

Despite the fact that he played basketball for almost fifteen years, he earned significantly less than his peers due to his inability to stay in the NBA.

He traveled abroad after participating in few NBA regular matches and NBA minor leagues.

Harris, on the other hand, was regarded as the greatest import athlete in the international league, and so received a far greater wage.

His yearly pay in certain overseas leagues, including as the CBA League, was around $1 million.

As a result, he traveled to several nations to play club basketball and amassed a substantial sum of money. But, of course, it was less than he had hoped to achieve.

Anyway, he has a much better life now than he had before, and he owns a nice home in Houston, Texas.

About Mike Harris(Early Life, Family & Education)

Michael “Mike” Harris was born in Hillsboro, Texas, in the United States on June 15, 1983. His parents, Wendell Harris (Father) and Cheryl Brooks, are his only children (Mother).

Mike grew up in the little town of Hillsboro, where he learnt about everything. Wendell’s father worked as a construction worker, and his poor earnings were barely enough to keep the family of three afloat.

He was also an alcoholic who frequently mistreated Cheryl. He used to throw whatever he could get his hands on at her since he was so scary.

Cheryl felt she couldn’t take any more of Wendell’s abuse when Harris was two years old. As a result, she left him and moved to a new area near Hillsboro with her mother and sister, taking Mike with her.

Mike grew raised in a happy home, thus he had a decent childhood. He loved spending time with his grandma and listening to her lovely stories.

Cheryl, his mother, used to work in the outdoors. As a result, he used to assist the ladies at home with household duties such as cooking, cleaning, and so on. Similarly, they were devout Christians who went to church every Sunday.

Being Raised By A Strong Woman

Harris was a hard worker who constantly received high results in his tests. He went to Hillsboro High School in the same town, where he excelled. In addition, he was an avid participant in athletics.

His mother was an athlete in her teens and taught him how to shoot and dribble when he was little. She also taught him all there is to know about life and dreams.

She, on the other hand, did not survive long enough to watch him achieve success in life. He was a freshman in high school when she died. Despite her death, he resumed his schooling and graduated in 2001.

He continued his education at Rice University in Houston until 2005. He did a variety of part-time jobs to help pay for his college tuition and other necessities, such as mowing lawn and collecting trash cans.

Basketball Career of Mike Harris

Careers in High School and College

Mike attended Hillsboro High School in Hillsboro, Texas, and developed into a competent basketball player.

He returned to the school squad the day after his mother died. He began practicing as normal since it was something his mother had taught him, namely, not to allow unpleasant events get in the way of achieving one’s goals.

As a result, he excelled throughout high school and went on to play basketball at Rice University in college. Mike was a standout performer from the start of his freshman season, putting up impressive numbers.

He promptly paired up with Jason McKrieth, who had a similar personal situation with him, and the two rapidly became the Rice Owls’ leading scorers and rebounders. In his first season, Harris averaged 12.8 points and 8.2 rebounds per game.

Furthermore, his performance continued to improve in following seasons, and his head coaches were certain that he would make it to the NBA. He was a four-year starter for the Rice Owls and finished with the all-time greatest scores in school history.

He averaged 20.6 points and 11.7 rebounds per game during his final season.

Professional Career

Contrary to popular belief, Harris was not selected by an NBA team in the 2005 draft, thus he headed to Ukraine to make his professional league debut.

He then spent a year with BC Kyiv in the Ukrainian Super League.

In 2006, he came to the United States to try his luck with the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks permitted him to play in five preseason games, but he struggled.

As a result, he was released prior to the start of the 2006-07 season. After this failed venture, he spent some time with the Colorado 14ers in the NBA D-League. Harris went on to play in the NBA D-League for a couple different teams until 2010.

However, he traveled to Chinese and other international leagues in the meanwhile since they paid far higher than NBA minor league clubs.

But he stayed in America for a few more years, striving but failing to gain a spot in the NBA.

Despite the fact that he played for three different NBA teams, including his native Houston team, his performance was not very spectacular.

As a result, he spent the majority of his playing career in the Chinese Basketball League, the Puerto Rican Basketball Leagues, and other Asian leagues.

In addition, he had a huge success in his international endeavors, winning many league championships and numerous notable player honors in big leagues.

He was most recently a member of the PBA’s Magnolia Hotshots in the Philippines, where he was a well-known athlete.

Awards & Achievements:

Some of his awards and achievements include:

• Bahrain League Champion (2021)
• NBA D-League Champion (2010)
• West Asian Basketball Cup champion (2018)
• BSN Import Player of the Year (2014)
• Chinese NBL Player of the Year (2019)
• PBA Best Import of the Conference (2018)
• CBA champion (2016)
• Chinese NBL Import Player of the Year (2019)
• BSN MVP (2013)
• BSN champion (2014, 2015)
• NBA D-League All-Star (2010)
• CBA Player of the Year (2016)
• First-team All-WAC (2004, 2005)

Height, weight, and age

Mike Harris will be 38 years old in 2022.

Harris measures 1.98 meters (6 feet 6 inches) tall and weighs around 235 pounds (107 kg).

Personal Life of Mike Harris

Mike Harris has a sizable fan base outside of the United States, where he spent the most of his professional years. As a result, his admirers are curious about his personal life, although he prefers to avoid such queries as much as possible.

We have heard, however, that he is married and extremely pleased with his wife. According to the media, she resides in his Houston home and participates in community service projects.

Aside from that, no accurate personal information about the player can be found in the media. As a result, many of us are still unaware of his personal life.

Harris, the Good-Hearted

Mike is not just a talented athlete, but also a caring individual. He is well-known among his admirers for constantly assisting those in need.

When he was in the Philippines with the PBA’s Alaska Aces in 2018, a video of him purchasing food for street children went viral.

Alma Agravante Pangaibat published the video, which had almost 15,000 views as of this writing. More than 10,000 people reacted to it, and over 800 people commented on it.

On the other hand,he does not want to feel exceptional because he completed his job. He came from a low-income household and was well-versed in the realities of living on the streets.

He also mentioned that he and his wife conducted a lot of philanthropic work in America. His wife, too, encourages and supports him in his efforts to aid others. However, he believes that generosity should not be used to flaunt one’s wealth in public.

Furthermore, he stated unequivocally that he never intended for his work to go viral. In any case, it happened eventually, and it may have motivated his admirers.

 Frequently Asked Questions

What team does Mike Harris play for?

Mike Harris played for the Magnolia Hotshots of the PBA until recently, but it seems it is now worrisome after their PBA Governor’s Cup ended in the semi-finals with him being seriously injured.

He is currently hospitalized in the Philippines but hopes to return to the USA soon.

Does Mike Harris play football?

No, the Texas-born does not play football. Michael Cory Harris is a football guard who is retired at the time.