Harris growing into new role as Mavericks’ commentator

Transitioning from the court to life after basketball can be challenging for NBA players. As Charles Barkley once said to a retiring teammate as he left the locker room after the last game of the season: “That’s the doorway to the real world.”

It’s true that there’s nothing like being a pro athlete. But it doesn’t last forever. A lot of players segue into coaching. But that’s not for everyone. Some, like Michael Finley, learn the ropes of the front office toward becoming a shot-caller for a franchise’s basketball operations.

Others, like Dirk Nowitzki, immerse themselves in business and philanthropy.

For Devin Harris, moving into a position in the media has been a learning experience.

“I didn’t…