Person in history
Maurice Harkless
Maurice Harkless, American-Puerto Rican basketball player
Life at a glance
- Born
- 1993 · May 11
- Age this year
- 33No death recorded in our data
- Born
- 33rd anniversary of their birth this year
Their story
Who they were
Maurice Harkless, American-Puerto Rican basketball player
Early life
Harkless was born on May 11, 1993, in Princeton, New Jersey. He holds dual American and Puerto Rican citizenship through his heritage.
Path and career
Harkless played college basketball at St. John's University before being drafted by the Orlando Magic in the first round (15th overall) of the 2012 NBA Draft. He was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers early in his rookie season.
Over his NBA career, Harkless has played for the Trail Blazers, Clippers, Miami Heat, and other teams, establishing himself as a reliable defender and role player. He has appeared in multiple NBA playoff runs and contributed to competitive rosters throughout his professional tenure.
Why this date
Maurice Harkless appears on our May 11 calendar for 1993 as a birth entry.
The world when they were born
Other entries we record for 1993.
- September 12STS-51
- November 1Maastricht Treaty
- September 14Lufthansa Flight 2904
- June 1Dobrinja mortar attack
- April 11Prison riot
Born the same day
Contemporaries — born the same year
- 1993Farrah MoanSeptember 11
- 1993Niall HoranSeptember 13
- 1993Alice MertonSeptember 13
- 1993Marcus PetersJanuary 9
- 1993J. T. MillerMarch 14
- 1993Beau WebsterDecember 1
- 1993Max Power (footballer)July 27
- 1993Bryson DeChambeauSeptember 16
Sources
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“Maurice Harkless”, What's On This Date, https://whatsonthisdate.com/app/people/maurice-harkless, accessed October 25, 2026.
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Questions about Maurice Harkless
When was Maurice Harkless born?
May 11 1993.
How old would Maurice Harkless be today?
33 this year, based on the birth year we hold. We have no death record for them in our data, which is not proof either way.
Who else was born on May 11?
Hagos Gebrhiwet, Shira Haas, Nene Macdonald and others — the list is on this page and on the date page.
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