Elias Harris facts for kids
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Harris for Munich in 2025
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| No. 20 – FC Bayern Munich | |
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| Power forward / Center | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 6 July 1989 Speyer, West Germany |
| High school | Friedrich-Magnus-Schwerd-Gymnasium (Speyer, Germany) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 239 lb (108 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Gonzaga (2009–2013) |
| NBA Draft | 2013 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2005–present |
| League | BBL EuroLeague |
| Career history | |
| 2005–2009 | BIS Baskets Speyer |
| 2013 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 2013–2020 | Brose Bamberg |
| 2020–2021 | Riesen Ludwigsburg |
| 2021 | Zaragoza |
| 2021–2022 | San-en NeoPhoenix |
| 2022–present | Bayern Munich |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Elias Harris (born 6 July 1989) is a professional basketball player from Germany. He plays for Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga (BBL) and the EuroLeague. Elias also played college basketball for the Gonzaga Bulldogs. He is a member of the German national team.
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Early Basketball Days
Elias Harris was one of Germany's best young basketball players. He grew up in Speyer, Germany. Before college, he played for BIS Speyer in Germany's third division for four years. In his last year there (2008–09), he scored about 21 points and grabbed 9 rebounds per game.
Elias also played for the German junior national team. He competed in several European championships for players under 16, 18, and 20 years old.
College Basketball Journey
In 2009, Elias decided to play college basketball in the United States. He joined Gonzaga University to play for the Bulldogs. Even as a freshman, he made a big impact. In only his second game, he scored 17 points and got 9 rebounds against a top team, Michigan State University.
Professional Career Highlights
After college, Elias Harris was not chosen in the 2013 NBA draft. However, he joined the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2013 NBA Summer League. He played well, averaging over 10 points and 5 rebounds. He then signed a deal with the Lakers in August 2013. During his time with the Lakers, he also played for their development team, the Los Angeles D-Fenders. He left the Lakers in November 2013.
In December 2013, Elias signed a two-year contract with Brose Bamberg, a team in Germany. He stayed with Bamberg for seven years, until 2020. During this time, he helped the team win three German championships and two German Cup titles. He also became the team captain.
After leaving Bamberg, Elias played for Riesen Ludwigsburg in Germany in 2020. In 2021, he moved to Spain to play for Basket Zaragoza. Later that year, he played for San-en NeoPhoenix in Japan.
Since July 2022, Elias Harris has been playing for Bayern Munich. He continues to play in the Bundesliga and the EuroLeague.
Playing for Germany
Elias Harris first played for the senior German national basketball team at the EuroBasket 2009. He was one of the youngest players on the team. Even so, he played in all six games, averaging 12 minutes per game.
About Elias's Family
Elias comes from a basketball family. His father, Mike, is an African American who used to play professional basketball in Germany. His mother, Svenja, also played basketball for the Germany women's national basketball team.
Career Statistics
Elias Harris has played many games in different leagues. His statistics show his performance in the NBA, EuroLeague, EuroCup, Basketball Champions League, and various domestic leagues.
Images for kids
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Harris playing for Gonzaga
See also
In Spanish: Elias Harris para niños
