Montrezl Harrell, the center for the Philadelphia 76ers, is a well-known NBA player who has had a short but important career in basketball. 

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Over his years in the NBA, the American pro player has played for several teams, such as the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Clippers. 

Montrezl was born and raised in the town and wants to be the best player in the city. Kelvin Bryant and Todd Gurley, two of the best players from where he comes from, are also from the same area.

This piece will talk about some important facts about the NBA star, including his wife and personal life, and his career in the NBA.

Quick Facts

Full Name	Montrezl Dashay Harrell
Known as	Montrezl Harrell
Birth Date	January 26, 1994
Birth Place	Tarboro, North Carolina
Father	Samuel Harrell
Mother	Selena Harrell
Siblings	Quatauis Harrell & Cadarius Harrell
High School	North Edgecombe (Tarboro, North Carolina) & Hargrave Military Academy (Chatham, Virginia)
College	Louisville
Nationality	American
Zodiac Sign	Aquarius
Age	29 years old
Height	6’7” (2.01 m)
Weight	240 lb (109 kg)
Body Type	Athletic
Profession	Basketball Player
Position	Center
Current Team	Philadelphia 76ers
Draft	2015 NBA Draft (32nd overall pick)
Active years	2015-present
Marital Status	Unmarried
Spouse	N/A
Children	2 – Amari Harrell (Son) and Alyshia (Daughter)
Net Worth	$7 million – $9 million
Social Media	Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
Merch	Action Photo, Trading Card

Early Life

Montrezl Dashay Harrell, better known as Montrezl Harrell, was born in Tarboro, North Carolina, on January 26, 1994. 

He went to North Edgecombe in Tarboro, North Carolina, and Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, Virginia. 

He also played basketball in college for the Louisville Cardinals. 

High School Career

Montrezl Harrell was the best player at North Edgecombe High School. He then went to Hargrave Military Academy for a year to get ready.

Harrell scored 25.2 points and grabbed 13.6 rebounds per game, on average. So, he led his team to a record of 38–1.

As he moved from high school to college, he promised to play for Seth Greenberg at Virginia Tech. But after being fired, coach Greenberg decided to play college basketball for Louisville. 

College Career

Montrezl Harrell scored 5.7 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 16.2 minutes per game in his first year of college. 

He played when big forward Chane Behanan was out. Harrell had an even better game for his team at the end of his freshman year of college hoops. 

He scored 20 points as Louisville beat Syracuse to win the Big East Conference Championship. The Cardinals won the 2013 NCAA Championship in the end.

Harrell was among the best-known basketball stars when he started his second year. 

The basketball player, 6 feet 7 inches tall, was also named to the 2013–2014 preseason All-America Third Team by Sporting News.

Harrell and Russ Smith both got awards at the end of the season. He was chosen to be on the All-Conference First Team for the American Athletic Conference. 

Montrezl could have gone to the NBA after his junior year. But he chose to play basketball in college for the season. 

Harrell scored 15.7 points and 9.2 rebounds per game during the 2014-2015 season. He was also the first person to win the Karl Malone Award.

The award goes to the best power forwards in the country. He was also chosen for the All-ACC Second Team. 

Career

The Houston Rockets picked Montrezl Harrell in the 2015 NBA Draft. And in the end, he played for different NBA teams. 

Houston Rockets

In 2015, Montrezl Harrell agreed to play for the Houston Rockets for three years. 

He played his first game with the Houston Rockets in October 2015 against the Denver Nuggets. The Houston Rockets’ first game of the season was on that day. 

In his first game, he scored 8 points and grabbed three boards. He got better for the games that were coming up. The next day, he scored 17 points against the Golden State Warriors. 

Later, in November, he got off to a great start and scored 5 points in less than 13 minutes. 

In March 2016, Montrezl Harrell was banned for five games because he pushed a match referee. 

Harrell scored 29 points against the Los Angeles Clippers in December 2016. This was the most points he had ever scored in his career.

Los Angeles Clippers

In 2017, Montrezl Harell was sent to the Los Angeles Clippers in a trade. In January 2018, Harrell scored 25 points against the Sacramento Kings, which was his season high.  

He quit his job with the Los Angeles Clippers in 2018. In October 2018, he beat the Houston Rockets with 30 points, which was his career high. In the win over the Memphis Grizzlies, he tied his career high of 30 points. 

Again, just three days after that game against the Grizzlies, he scored 32 points in a win over the Dallas Mavericks, which was a new career high. 

He got the NBA Sixth Man of the Year award because he consistently played well. 

 Los Angeles Lakers

In November 2020, Montrezl Harrell will start playing for the Los Angeles Lakers.

And in December, he played for the Los Angeles Lakers for the first time. He had 17 points, ten boards, and three assists. But they lost the game to the Los Angeles Clippers, where he used to play. 

Washington Wizards

Since August 2021, Montrezl Harrell has been a power forwards for the Washington Wizards.

Charlotte Hornets 

Harrell was traded to the Charlotte Hornets, his hometown team, on February 10, 2022. He was sent there in return for Ish Smith, Vernon Carey Jr., and a second-round pick in 2023. Harrell’s first game with the Hornets was on February 11. He scored 15 points and grabbed six rebs in a 141–119 triumph over the Detroit Pistons.

Philadelphia 76ers 

Harrell joined the Philadelphia 76ers on September 13, 2022. On October 18, his first game with the 76ers, they lost to the Boston Celtics 126–117. He scored two points in that game.

Personal Life, Wife & Family

The world knows nothing about Montrezl Harrell or the people he is with. So far as we know, he is not married. 

He also has two kids: a son and a daughter. Amari Harrell is his son’s name, and Alyeshia is his daughter’s name.

Too little about his girlfriend, with whom he had children, is known on the web.

Staying Solo Dolo

You are about to hear some exciting news. Harrell went with The Fumble and used the Internet to meet and date a cute girl. 

What happened next was lame: the girl posted about her trip on Instagram, from packing to checking the Clippers’ scores. 

She put up a video of Harrell’s car and part of his house in a section that couldn’t be skipped. The Clippers’ monster couldn’t handle these actions, so he tweeted, “It’s one reason I stay solo dolo.”

Parents and Siblings

Samuel and Selena Harrell have a kid named Montrezl Harrell. He has two brothers and sisters. Cadarius Harrell and Quatauis Harrell are both younger brothers.

Montrezl left the 2020 NBA Bubble at Walt Disney World because he had to take care of a family issue. Later, it came out that he wanted to see his grandma, who died soon after. 

Net Worth

Reports say Montrezl Harrell’s net worth is between $7 million and $9 million.

Reports also say Montrezl Harrell’s total NBA pay up to the 2021 season was more than $24 million. So, Harrell has made money in a short time in the league.

Several prominent international companies also back him. He mainly works on deals between the biggest shoe brands in the United States. 

His most recent sponsorship is with Reebok. He moved from ‘AND1’ to Reebok.

Because he has a huge net worth, Montrezl Harrell can spend much money on expensive things. And shoes are one of them.

Harrell is seen wearing expensive, brand-name shoes. He has been wearing Nike Kicks, Jordans, AND1, Reebok, and many other brands. 

Harrell also likes to collect and make his shoes. He also spends money to make his already expensive shoes unique. 

His behavior on the floor also makes sense of how much he loves sneakers. He wears a different pair of shoes during the 1st-2nd half of every basketball game he starts.

Contract

In 2020, the Los Angeles Clippers gave Montrezl Harrell to the Los Angeles Lakers in a trade. According to Essential Sports, the deal was worth $18 million.

The deal was good for two years. On the other hand, Harrell used the second-year player option to get traded from the Lakers to the Wizards. 

Charity

Montrezl Harrell is in charge of the Montrezl Harrell Youth Foundation, a charity. 

The organization’s primary goal is to give young people more power. 

They also give young people tools for school and health in general.  

Awards & Achievements

Here are the most critical moments, awards, and accomplishments of Montrezl Harrell’s career.

• 2020 NBA Sixth Man of the Year

• 2020 NBA Hustle Award

• 2015 Karl Malone Award

• 2015 Second-team All-ACC

• 2014 First-team All-AAC

• 2014 AAC Most Improved Player

• 2013 NCAA Champion

Social Media Presence

If you want to follow the top player Montrezl on his social sites, click the links below. 

• Twitter: 154.9k Followers

• Instagram: 554k Followers

• Facebook: 365k Followers

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many NBA teams did Montrezl Harrell play for?

As of now, Montrezl Harrell has been a star for 5 NBA teams. The Washington Wizards are the most recent. An NBA G League team is one of the teams he has played for. 

What does his name mean?

The first part of his name is pronounced “mon-TREZ,” and then his Dad added “L” to make it stand out.