Ron Harper

Position: Shooting Guard / Point Guard

College: Miami (Ohio) (1982–1986)

Career Highlights

• 5× NBA Champion – 1996, 1997, 1998 (Chicago Bulls), 2000, 2001 (Los Angeles Lakers)
• NBA All-Rookie First Team – 1987
• Consensus Second-Team All-American – 1986
• 2× MAC Player of the Year – 1985 & 1986
• MAC Tournament MVP – 1985
• 3× First‑Team All‑MAC – 1984‑1986
• MAC Hall of Fame inductee – 2023; Jersey #34 retired by Miami RedHawks

College Records

Top scorer in Miami (Ohio) history with 2,377 points and all‑time rebound leader with 1,119 boards. First in MAC history to record a career over 2,000 points and 1,000 rebounds. Averaged 19.8 PPG, 9.3 RPG, 2.4 APG during college career.

NBA Role & Legacy

Originally a high‑volume scorer with Cleveland and L.A. Clippers (career-high 22.8 PPG in 1989‑90). Later transitioned into a key defensive role and veteran ball‑handler on dynastic Bulls and Lakers teams under coach Phil Jackson. Known for elite perimeter defense and adaptability.

Career Totals

• Games played: 1,009
• Career averages: ~13.8 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 3.9 APG, 1.7 SPG

Off-Court & Personal

Born January 20, 1964 in Dayton, Ohio. Overcame stuttering and has supported the National Stuttering Association. Appeared in a 1997 episode of “Kenan & Kel.” Father of NBA players Ron Harper Jr. and Dylan Harper.