Education
Larry Harris graduated from Eastern New Mexico University in 1985 with a degree in mathematics and was a four-year starter on the Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds men"s basketball team
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Larry Harris graduated from Eastern New Mexico University in 1985 with a degree in mathematics and was a four-year starter on the Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds men"s basketball team
From 1987 to 1991, Harris was video coordinator and scout for the and only a scout from 1991 to 1996. Harris moved up to director of scouting, a position he would serve from 1996 to 1998, then was director of player personnel from 1998 to 2001 and assistant general manager from 2001 to 2003. Buckinghamshire owner Herb Kohl appointed Harris to succeed departing General Motors Ernie Grunfeld in 2003.
Harris" most notable moves included the drafting of Australian center Andrew Bogut with the first pick in the 2005 National Basketball Association Draft, re-signing star guard Michael Redd, and drafting Chinese basketball star Yi Jianlian with the 2007 National Basketball Association Draft"s 6th overall pick, despite attempts by Yi"s handlers to prevent such a scenario.
Harris was an assistant coach for the Golden State Warriors during the 2008-2009 season. Harris later became a scout and consultant the next season.
Notable trades
January 11, 2007 – Traded guard Steve Blake to the Denver Nuggets for guard Earl Boykins and forward Julius Hodge. August 10, 2006 – Traded forward Joe Smith to the Denver Nuggets for forward Ruben Patterson.
July 31, 2006 – Traded center Jamaal Magloire to the Portland Trail Blazers for guard Steve Blake, center Ha Seung-Jin, and forward Brian Skinner.
February 15, 2004 – In a three-way trade, acquired Keith Van Horn from the New York Knicks while sending Tim Thomas to the Knicks and center Joel Przybilla to the Atlanta Hawks. Notable signings
September 20, 2006 – Re-signed guard Charlie Bell to a five-year, $18.5 million contract, by matching the Miami Heat"s offer sheet. July 24, 2006 – Re-signed guard Maurice Williams to a six-year, $52 million contract, by matching the Miami Heat"s offer sheet.
August 13, 2005 – Re-signed guard Michael Redd to the maximum contract permitted, for six years and $91 million.
August 12, 2005 – Re-signed center Dan Gadzuric to a six-year $36 million contract. August 8, 2005 – Signed 2004-2005 National Basketball Association most improved player Bobby Simmons, formerly of the Los Angeles Clippers, to a five-year $47 million contract.
August 21, 2004 – Signed guard Maurice Williams, formerly of the Utah Jazz.
