Tobias Harris is an American power forward/small forward for the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
The veteran forward was drafted by the Charlotte Bobcats with the 19th overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft but was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks on draft night. Harris played his first NBA game on January 7, 2012, against the Los Angeles Clippers and averaged 5.0 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 0.5 assists per game in his rookie season.
After two seasons in Milwaukee, Harris moved to the Orlando Magic along with Doron Lamb and Beno Udrih, in exchange for JJ Redick, Gustavo Ayón, and Ish Smith. After four seasons in Orlando, Harris was traded to the Detroit Pistons.
Harris is in his last year of the five-year $180 million deal with the Sixers and will be an unrestricted free agent in the 2024 offseason.
Where did Tobias Harris go to high school?
Tobias Harris attended two high schools — Half Hollow Hills West in Dix Hills, New York, and Long Island Lutheran, in Brookville, New York.
Harris joined the varsity basketball team in his eighth grade while at Half Hollow Hills West. He transferred to Long Island Lutheran Middle and High School in Brookville, New York for his junior season, and transferred back to Half Hollow Hills West for his senior season.
In a total of 66 games, he averaged 24.9 points per game and 2.0 assists per game for Half Hollow Hills High School. He was rewarded with the 2010 Mr. New York Basketball Award and was also named 2010 McDonald's All-American.
Where was Tobias Harris raised
Tobias Harris was born in Islip, New York, on July 15, 1992 to parents Lisa and Torrel Harris. His father was a college basketball player who played at Duquesne and Murray State. He has five siblings. Former NBA player Channing Frye is Tobias Harris’ first cousin.
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A. Tobias Harris attended Half Hollow Hills West High School in Dix Hills, New York, and Long Island Lutheran, in Brookville, New York.
A. Tobias Harris committed to playing college basketball for the Tennessee Volunteers.
A. Tobias Harris graduated from high school in 2010.
A. Tobias Harris on July 15, 1992, and is currently 31 years old.
A. Tobias Harris was drafted into the NBA by the Charlotte Bobcats with the 19th overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft. However, he was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks on draft night.
A. Tobias Harris plays for the Philadelphia 76ers in the National Basketball Association (NBA).