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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 on July 6, 1989) is a German professional basketball player. He plays for Bayern Munich in Germany's top league, the Bundesliga (BBL), and also in the EuroLeague. Elias played college basketball at Gonzaga University in the United States. He is also a member of the German national team.
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Early Basketball Days
Elias Harris was one of the best young basketball players in Germany. He grew up in Speyer, Germany, and finished high school there. Before going to college, he played for BIS Speyer in Germany's third division for four years. In his last year (2008–09), he scored about 21 points and grabbed 9 rebounds per game.
Elias also played for the German national junior basketball team. He competed in several European championships for players under 16, 18, and 20 years old.
College Basketball in the USA
In 2009, Elias decided to play college basketball in the United States. He joined Gonzaga University, a well-known team in the NCAA Division I. Even as a freshman (first-year student), he quickly made an impact.
In only his second game, Elias played against a very strong team, #2-ranked Michigan State University. He was the top scorer for his team with 17 points. He also grabbed 9 rebounds, helping his team in a close game.
Professional Career Highlights
After college, Elias Harris was not chosen in the 2013 NBA draft. However, he got a chance to play for the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2013 NBA Summer League. He played well, averaging over 10 points and 5 rebounds per game. Because of this, he 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.
Playing in Germany
In December 2013, Elias returned to Germany. He signed with Brose Bamberg, a major team in the Basketball Bundesliga. He stayed with Bamberg for seven years, until 2020. During this time, he became a very important player and even served as the team captain.
With Brose Bamberg, Elias Harris achieved great success:
- He won the German championship three times.
- He also won the German Cup twice.
New Teams and Current Club
After leaving Bamberg, Elias played for other teams. In September 2020, he joined Riesen Ludwigsburg in the German league. In January 2021, he moved to Spain to play for Basket Zaragoza in the Liga ACB. Later, in 2021, 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 German Bundesliga and the EuroLeague with them.
Playing for His Country
Elias Harris has also proudly represented his country, Germany, on the international stage. He made his debut with the senior German national basketball team at the EuroBasket 2009. Even though he was one of the youngest players on the team, he played in all six games. He averaged 12 minutes per game, showing his talent and potential early on.
Family Life
Elias comes from a basketball family! His father, Mike, is an African American who used to play professional basketball in Germany. His mother, Svenja, was also a basketball player and played for the Germany women's national basketball team.
