Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris is one of the most versatile players in the league. The way he can impact a game on both ends of the floor is so important to the success the team has on the floor as somebody who can space the floor as well as be able to defend his man on the other end.
In the 2021-22 season, Harris averaged 17.2 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 3.5 assists and he shot 40% from deep after the All-Star break once James Harden joined the team. He took his defense to another level in the postseason and his ability to play both the 3 and the 4 for Philadelphia is going to be important for this upcoming season.
In a ranking of the top 25 power forwards in the league put together by HoopsHype, Harris comes in ranked 9th on the list:
Last season, Harris was his usual reliable self for the Philadelphia 76ers, good for 17.2 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists nightly while shooting 36.7 percent from three. He was also solid defensively, where his quick feet and plus-size allowed him to defend swingmen, power forwards and some guards when called upon to do so.
Harris may never be an All-Star, but in his role, you’d be hard-pressed to find a more trustworthy power forward who can score buckets in isolation, shoot off the dribble, space the floor and defend multiple positions.
Due to his bloated contract, Harris is involved in a ton of trade rumors, but it doesn’t change the fact that he is one of the most reliable players in the league. His ability to do a lot of different things for the Sixers is essential to whatever the team does on the floor and he is a consummate professional on an every night basis.
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Story originally appeared on Sixers Wire