Stock skyrocketing: Tobias Harris
Harris was an underutilized part of the Sixers’ attack last season. His 14.7 points per game were his fewest since 2016, and he had not taken fewer than his 11.4 field goal attempts per game since his second NBA season in 2013.
The shots are not up, but his scoring is because Harris has rarely missed through the first six games. He has connected on 63.2 percent from the field and 40.0 percent on his 3-point tries. Harris is getting more open looks and sinking them.
Those percentages are not sustainable, but he will likely get a few more attempts throughout the season. He is the team’s third-leading scorer at 19.7 points per game, and fans should expect that to continue.
Tobias Harris is playing stout defense and standing out on both ends of the floor. He produced .206 win shares per 48 minutes through five games with .100 being league average. Tobi will remain a key cog for the 76ers this season.
There is always talk about his contract, but none of that matters. Harris is in the final year of his deal, and the Philadelphia 76ers need to get the best out of the 6’8 forward. So far, so good. If he can average 17 points and six rebounds while making an impact on both ends of the floor, the Philadelphia 76ers will be a dangerous team.