Joe Harris Retires After 10 NBA Seasons
Former Brooklyn Nets Guard Calls It a Career
10-Year Veteran Retires as Nets' All-Time Leader in Three-Pointers
After a 10-year NBA career, Joe Harris has announced his retirement from basketball. The Brooklyn Nets, with whom Harris spent seven seasons, made the announcement.
Harris, a sharpshooting guard, entered the NBA in 2014 with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He spent three seasons with the Cavaliers before signing with the Nets in 2016.
With the Nets, Harris established himself as one of the league's top three-point shooters. He ranks first in Nets history with 819 three-pointers made, surpassing Jason Kidd's previous record of 813.
Career Highlights
- Spent 10 seasons in the NBA with the Cavaliers and Nets.
- Averaged 10.0 points and 3.3 rebounds per game.
- Shot 43.9% from three-point range for his career.
- Made a record 21 straight three-pointers without a miss in the 2020-21 season.
- Won an NBA championship with the Cavaliers in 2016.
Reason for Retirement
Harris did not publicly disclose his reasons for retirement. However, he has hinted at wanting to spend more time with his family and pursue other interests.
The Nets released a statement thanking Harris for his contributions to the team.
"Joe has been an integral part of our success over the past seven seasons," said Nets general manager Sean Marks. "His shooting ability and professionalism have been invaluable to our team. We wish him all the best in his retirement."
Future Plans
Harris has not yet announced his plans for retirement. However, he has expressed interest in staying involved in basketball in some capacity.
Whether it's coaching, broadcasting, or working with young players, Harris seems poised to continue making a positive impact on the game he loves.
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