Last Updated on April 15, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Montrezl HarrellHere’s the detailed information on Montrezl Harrell:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Montrezl Dashay Harrell
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born on January 26, 1994
  • Hometown: Tarboro, North Carolina, USA
  • Height: 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
  • Weight: 240 lbs (109 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 ft 4 in (2.24 m)
  • Shoe Size: Not widely reported
  • Jersey Number: Varies by team; most commonly #5 or #6
  • Position: Power Forward / Center
  • High School: Hargrave Military Academy (Chatham, Virginia)
  • College: University of Louisville (2012–2015)
  • NBA Draft: 2015, 2nd round (32nd overall pick) by the Houston Rockets
  • Teams Played For:
    • Houston Rockets (2015–2017)
    • Los Angeles Clippers (2017–2020)
    • Los Angeles Lakers (2020–2021)
    • Washington Wizards (2021–2022)
    • Charlotte Hornets (2022)
    • Philadelphia 76ers (2022–2023)
    • Boston Celtics (2023–present)
  • Championship Rings: None as of 2024
  • Other Achievements:
    • NBA Sixth Man of the Year (2020)
    • Known for his high energy, rebounding, and scoring in the paint
  • Kids: Montrezl has children, but their details are kept private.
  • Siblings: He has two younger brothers, Cadarius and Quatauis.

Montrezl Harrell’s player archetype is that of an undersized energy big: a high-motor interior finisher who brings force, activity, and toughness more than floor spacing or finesse. Defensively, he has typically fit as a mobile frontcourt worker who can pressure the glass, switch in short bursts, and play with physical intensity, though his size leaves him better suited to disruptive team defense than true rim-protecting anchor duties. Offensively, his role has centered on rim running, pick-and-roll finishing, second-chance scoring, and scoring through contact around the basket rather than shot creation from the perimeter. Physically, Harrell has long stood out for his strong build, explosive leaping, long wingspan, and relentless motor, traits that help him play bigger than his listed height. His play style is aggressive, emotional, and highly energetic, built on hustle, paint pressure, rebounding effort, and constant activity in the middle of the floor. (NBA)

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Player Insights

Montrezl Harrell is a tenacious player known for his intensity and aggressiveness on the court. In the NBA, he was the kind of player a GM would love to fill out the roster with what remaining money they had after having built a contender. He suffered a rather steep decline in minutes and games played after the 2021-22 NBA season where he finished 9th in total votes for Sixth Man of the Year. He hasn’t played in the NBA since 2022-23. He went to Australia for the 2024 NBL season and quickly became one of the stars in the league. However, his high intensity has taken some getting used to for the Australian officials. 11/29/2024

Sources:

NBA.com — Montrezl Harrell | Forward-Center | Philadelphia 76ers
DraftExpress — Montrezl Harrell NBA Draft Scouting Report and Video Breakdown
NBA.com Boston Celtics — Draft Profile: Montrezl Harrell