Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Josh Harrellson
Discover the career path of Josh Harrellson, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Josh Harrellson is an American professional basketball player currently with the Saga Ballooners of the Japanese B.League. A 6'10" center, he played college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats from 2008 to 2011. He was drafted 45th overall by the New Orleans Hornets in 2011, then traded to the New York Knicks. Harrellson also played for the Miami Heat, the Brujos de Guayama in Puerto Rico, the Chongqing Flying Dragons in China, and joined the Detroit Pistons in 2013. His career includes stints in multiple leagues both in the United States and internationally.
2008: Played for Kentucky Wildcats
In 2008, Josh Harrellson started playing center for the Kentucky Wildcats.
2009: Played Exhibition Games in China
Following the 2009-2010 season, Josh Harrellson played nine exhibition games in China.
2010: Played Exhibition Games in China
Following the 2009-2010 season, Josh Harrellson played nine exhibition games in China.
December 31, 2010: Career Highs Against Louisville
On December 31, 2010, Josh Harrellson achieved career highs in points (24) and rebounds (14) against in-state rival Louisville.
2011: Played Every Game for Wildcats
During the 2010–11 season, Josh Harrellson started every game for the Wildcats.
2011: All-East Region Tournament Team
In 2011 NCAA tournament, Josh Harrellson was named to the All-East Region Tournament team after helping the Wildcats reach the Final Four.
2011: Drafted by New Orleans Hornets and Traded
In 2011, Josh Harrellson was drafted in the second round by the New Orleans Hornets and then traded to the New York Knicks.
2011: Portsmouth Invitational Tournament
In 2011, Josh Harrellson was invited to the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament but withdrew due to flu-like symptoms.
2011: NBA Draft and Trade
In 2011, Josh Harrellson was selected by the New Orleans Hornets as the 45th pick in the NBA draft, but was traded to the New York Knicks.
2011: Named to All-East Region Team
In the 2011 NCAA tournament, Josh Harrellson was named to the All-East Region Team.
December 31, 2011: First NBA Start and Double-Double
On December 31, 2011, Josh Harrellson started for the first time for the injured Amar'e Stoudemire and achieved his first double-double against the Sacramento Kings.
February 29, 2012: First Game Back After Injury
On February 29, 2012, Josh Harrellson played his first game back after wrist surgery against the Cavaliers.
July 11, 2012: Traded to Houston Rockets
On July 11, 2012, Josh Harrellson was traded by the Knicks to the Houston Rockets.
August 15, 2012: Waived by Rockets
On August 15, 2012, Josh Harrellson was waived by the Houston Rockets.
September 17, 2012: Signed with Miami Heat
On September 17, 2012, Josh Harrellson signed with the Miami Heat.
2012: Signed with Miami Heat
In 2012, Josh Harrellson signed with the Miami Heat.
January 7, 2013: Waived by Miami Heat
On January 7, 2013, Josh Harrellson was waived by the Miami Heat.
January 10, 2013: Re-Signed with Miami Heat
On January 10, 2013, Josh Harrellson re-signed a ten-day contract with the Miami Heat.
August 2013: Joined Detroit Pistons
In August 2013, Josh Harrellson joined the Detroit Pistons.
August 21, 2013: Signed with Detroit Pistons
On August 21, 2013, Josh Harrellson signed with the Detroit Pistons.
July 15, 2014: Waived by Detroit Pistons
On July 15, 2014, Josh Harrellson was waived by the Detroit Pistons.
September 23, 2014: Signed with Chongqing Flying Dragons
On September 23, 2014, Josh Harrellson signed with the Chongqing Flying Dragons for the team's first season in the Chinese Basketball Association.
December 2014: Left Chongqing Flying Dragons
In December 2014, Josh Harrellson left the Chongqing Flying Dragons after appearing in 14 games.
February 14, 2015: Re-signed with Brujos de Guayama
On February 14, 2015, Josh Harrellson re-signed with Brujos de Guayama.
July 2015: Joined Phoenix Suns for Summer League
In July 2015, Josh Harrellson joined the Phoenix Suns for the 2015 NBA Summer League.
September 25, 2015: Signed with Washington Wizards
On September 25, 2015, Josh Harrellson signed with the Washington Wizards.
December 18, 2015: Signed with VEF Rīga
On December 18, 2015, Josh Harrellson signed with Latvian club VEF Rīga for the rest of the season.
August 2016: Signed with Osaka Evessa
In August 2016, Josh Harrellson signed with Japanese club Osaka Evessa for the 2016-17 season.
2019: Ranked Best Center Available in NBA draft
In 2019, basketball analyst David Aldridge ranked Josh Harrellson as the eighth best center available in the NBA draft.
2019: Played for Osaka Evessa
In the 2019-20 season, Josh Harrellson averaged 19.8 points, 12.7 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 1.1 blocks per game for Osaka Evessa
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