Ron Harper is an American former professional basketball player who has been a five-time NBA champion. Over 15 years of his career in the NBA, he played for four NBA teams from 1986 to 2001.
Ron Harper was born Ronald Harper Sr. on 20 January 1964, in Dayton, Ohio, the United States. He was born and raised in an American family. Among his six other siblings, he and his twin brother were raised by his mother. Harper first attended Belmont High School in Dayton but later transferred to Kiser High School in Dayton. He further graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, in 1986.
Ron Harper has an estimated net worth of $20 Million and has earned a total of $34,935,000 from his career earnings as a professional basketball player. Harper earned an average salary of $2.1 Million from his last contract.
Ron Harper with his associates. SOURCE: Instagram- @hollywood_harp5 Ron Harper's impressive career as a professional basketball player earned him a total of $34,935,000 in earnings. He began his journey in the NBA with the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 1987-88 season and continued with the team for the next two seasons.
In the 1990-91 season, Harper switched to the Los Angeles Clippers, where he played for four seasons. During this period, his annual salary steadily increased, reaching its peak at $4,000,000 in the 1993-94 season. Harper's career took a significant turn when he joined the legendary Chicago Bulls for the 1994-95 season.
He continued to be a vital part of the Bulls' roster during their championship-winning seasons in 1995-96, 1996-97, and 1997-98, earning substantial salaries each year, with his earnings reaching $5,280,000 in the 1998-99 season. Finally, Harper concluded his illustrious career with the Los Angeles Lakers, playing for two seasons and earning $2,000,000 in the 1999-00 season and $2,200,000 in the 2000-01 season.
Unlike many other professionals, Ron Harper has been able to keep his personal life away from the media and the limelight. Currently 57, Harper is a married man and is living happily with his wife and children. Ron Harper got married to Maria Harper in a private ceremony and there is not much information about their marriage.
Ron Harper with his wife Maria SOURCE: celebrity newsMaria too was a Division I basketball player at the University of New Orleans. Maria has mostly stayed away from the media and lived happily in the shadows. His son Ron Harper Jr. is also a basketball player for Rutgers.
In his Collegiate years, Harper became the first MAC player in history to record a triple-double with 38 points, 19 rebounds, and 12 assists. He went on to become a men's player in MAC history to score 2,000 points and grab 1,000 rebounds and also holds Miami's all-time records for career scoring average per game.
In the 1986 NBA draft, he was selected in the first round by the Cleveland Cavaliers and his debut came on 1st November 1986.
Harper for Cleveland Cavaliers SOURCE: Sportstar He was placed second in Rookie of the Year balloting behind Chuck Person of the Indiana Pacers. After three years with the Cavaliers, he then made his move to the Los Angeles Clippers on 16 November 1989. Starting in all of 28 games Haper was named the co-captain of his team alongside Danny Manning and Mark Jackson in 1992.
He further switched to the Chicago Bulls on 15 September 1994, signing a free agent deal following the retirement of Micheal Jordan. He played five seasons with the club before signing a two-year contract with Los Angeles Leakers. He announced his retirement after two years at the club.
