BREAKING: 10-Year NBA Veteran Retires From Basketball

Joe Harris (who played for the Nets, Cavs and Pistons) is retiring from basketball.

Feb 6, 2023; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Joe Harris (12) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports / Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Joe Harris spent last season playing for the Detroit Pistons.

He averaged 2.4 points per contest in 16 games (and was waived during the middle of the season).

On Thursday, Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium reported that Harris is retiring from basketball.

Via Charania: "After 10 NBA seasons, Joe Harris has retired from basketball. Harris played 504 NBA games for the Nets, Cavaliers and Pistons. He was a career 43.6 percent three-point shooter and won the Three-Point Contest at 2019 All-Star weekend."

After 10 NBA seasons, Joe Harris has retired from basketball. Harris played 504 NBA games for the Nets, Cavaliers and Pistons. He was a career 43.6 percent three-point shooter and won the Three-Point Contest at 2019 All-Star weekend. pic.twitter.com/2eLPJAhLzU

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 15, 2024

Harris was the 33rd pick in the 2014 NBA Draft out of Virginia.

The best tenure of his career came with the Brooklyn Nets.

During the 2021 season, Harris averaged 14.1 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists per contest while shooting 50.5% from the field and 47.5% from the three-point range in 69 games (65 starts).

Via StatMuse: "Joe Harris:

— 43.6 3P% (top 5 all-time)
— Highest 3P% by a player with 1,000+ 3PM
— Nets all-time leader in 3-pointers
— Three-Point Contest champion

Retiring after 10 seasons."

Joe Harris:

— 43.6 3P% (top 5 all-time)
— Highest 3P% by a player with 1,000+ 3PM
— Nets all-time leader in 3-pointers
— Three-Point Contest champion

Retiring after 10 seasons. https://t.co/xaGID3ayUA

— StatMuse (@statmuse) August 15, 2024

Over ten seasons with the Pistons, Cavs and Nets, Harris had career averages of 10.3 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists per contest while shooting 47.9% from the field and 43.6% from the three-point range in 504 regular season games.

He also appeared in 29 NBA playoff games (19 starts).

Joe Harris has retired from basketball

The 2019 3PT Champion led the league in 3PT% twice.

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— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) August 15, 2024

Harris will be remembered for being one of the best shooters of all time.

He was also part of Brooklyn's roster, which featured Kyrie Irving, James Harden and Kevin Durant.

2019 Three-Point Contest winner Joe Harris has retired from basketball after 10 seasons in the NBA

He played for the Cavs, Nets, then Pistons and was career 43.6% 3PT shooter pic.twitter.com/VW3dCl1Uey

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) August 15, 2024