Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
2023-24 stats: 17.7 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 3.2 apg, 1.0 spg, 50.9 FG%
Tobias Harris isn’t necessarily having his best statistical year, but he is likely having his best overall one as a pro. Harris, who in the past has been forced to play the role of corner three-point shooter on a good team or bucket-getter on a bad one, is doing it all for the 76ers this year while also shooting a near-career high from the field.
The 13-year vet is a major reason why Philadelphia is near the top of the standings in the Eastern Conference. While in past seasons the forward’s nearly $38 million contract might make him a likely trade candidate, he’s simply playing too well for Philly to deal him. In many ways, Harris is the X-factor for his team’s success.
Sure, Philadelphia has stars like Joel Embiid, but Harris often defends the opposing squad’s best player, is scoring nearly 18 points per game, is rebounding well and is shooting 50.9 percent from the field (along with 35.9 percent from three). Though he likely won’t make the All-Star team this year, he’s definitely worth consideration.
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