Tobias Harris facts for kids
Harris with the Philadelphia 76ers in 2019
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| No. 12 – Detroit Pistons | |
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| Power forward / small forward | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | July 15, 1992 Islip, New York, U.S. |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 226 lb (103 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Tennessee (2010–2011) |
| NBA Draft | 2011 / Round: 1 / Pick: 19th overall |
| Selected by the Charlotte Bobcats | |
| Pro career | 2011–present |
| League | NBA |
| Career history | |
| 2011–2013 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 2013–2016 | Orlando Magic |
| 2016–2018 | Detroit Pistons |
| 2018–2019 | Los Angeles Clippers |
| 2019–2024 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 2024–present | Detroit Pistons |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Tobias John Harris (born July 15, 1992) is an American professional basketball player. He plays for the Detroit Pistons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played one season of college basketball for the Tennessee Volunteers. After that, he joined the 2011 NBA draft. He was picked 19th by the Charlotte Bobcats and then traded to the Milwaukee Bucks. Harris has also played for the Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Clippers, and Philadelphia 76ers.
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Early Basketball Career
High School Years
Tobias Harris started playing varsity basketball in eighth grade. He attended Half Hollow Hills High School West. In 2008, he moved to Long Island Lutheran Middle and High School. This was for his junior year. He then returned to Half Hollow Hills West for his senior year.
In 2010, he won the Mr. New York Basketball award. He was also named a McDonald's All-American. During his time at Half Hollow Hills High School, he played 66 games. He averaged 24.9 points, 2.0 assists, and 9.9 rebounds per game.
| Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
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| Tobias Harris F |
Dix Hills, NY | Half Hollow Hills West HS | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) | 210 lb (95 kg) | Sep 16, 2009 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 97 |
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| Overall recruiting rankings: Rivals: No. 7, Scout: No. 4, ESPN: No. 6 | ||||||
College Career at Tennessee
Harris played for the Tennessee Volunteers in 2010–11. He was a freshman under coach Bruce Pearl. He played as a "point forward." This role combines a forward and a point guard.
He was named second-team All-SEC by coaches. He also earned a spot on the SEC All-Freshman Team. Harris was fifth among freshmen in major conferences. He scored 15.3 points per game. His 7.3 rebounds per game ranked sixth among major-conference freshmen. On May 9, 2011, Harris decided to enter the NBA draft. He gave up his last three years of college.
Professional Basketball Journey
Milwaukee Bucks (2011–2013)
On June 23, 2011, the Charlotte Bobcats picked Harris 19th in the 2011 NBA draft. He was then traded to the Milwaukee Bucks. He signed his first NBA contract on December 10, 2011. Harris played his first NBA game on January 7, 2012. He scored 15 points in a game against the Phoenix Suns. In his first season, he played 42 games. He averaged 5.0 points and 2.4 rebounds.
Orlando Magic (2013–2016)
On February 21, 2013, Harris was traded to the Orlando Magic. His playing time and stats greatly improved in Orlando. He more than tripled his points per game. His rebounds, assists, and blocks also increased a lot.
On January 24, 2014, Harris scored 28 points. He also grabbed a career-high 20 rebounds. This helped the Magic win against the Los Angeles Lakers. On February 7, 2014, he made a game-winning dunk at the buzzer. This was against Oklahoma City. On March 2, 2014, he scored a career-high 31 points. This was in a win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
On February 6, 2015, Harris set a new career high. He scored 34 points in a win against the Los Angeles Lakers. On July 14, 2015, Harris signed a new four-year contract with the Magic.
Detroit Pistons (2016–2018)
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On February 16, 2016, Harris was traded to the Detroit Pistons. He scored 21 points in his first game for the Pistons. The Pistons made the playoffs for the first time since 2009. However, they lost 4–0 in the first round to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
On December 23, 2016, Harris scored a season-high 26 points. On March 11, 2017, he set a new season high with 28 points. This was in a win over the New York Knicks.
On October 25, 2017, Harris tied his career high. He scored 34 points against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week in November 2017. On December 26, 2017, he scored 21 of his 30 points in the first quarter. This helped the Pistons win against the Indiana Pacers.
Los Angeles Clippers (2018–2019)
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On January 29, 2018, Harris was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers. He made his debut on February 3, scoring 24 points. On February 23, 2018, he had 30 points and 12 rebounds. This was in a win over the Phoenix Suns.
On November 15, 2018, Harris scored at least 15 points for 14 games in a row. This was a career best. On November 25, he had 34 points and 11 rebounds. He was named Western Conference Player of the Week. He also earned Western Conference Player of the Month. On December 17, he scored a career-high 39 points. On January 20, he had 27 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists.
Philadelphia 76ers (2019–2024)
On February 6, 2019, Harris was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers. He debuted two days later, scoring 14 points and eight rebounds. On July 6, 2019, the Sixers re-signed Harris to a five-year contract.
On January 4, 2021, Harris was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week. On January 6, he scored his 10,000th career point. On January 27, 2021, Harris made a game-winning shot. This helped the 76ers win against the Los Angeles Lakers.
On April 16, 2022, during a playoff game, Harris scored 26 points. He also had six assists in a win over the Toronto Raptors. On May 2, 2024, in a crucial playoff game, Harris did not score. The Knicks eliminated the 76ers from the playoffs.
Return to Detroit (2024–present)
On July 8, 2024, Harris signed a two-year contract. He returned to play for the Detroit Pistons.
Career Statistics
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| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBA
Regular Season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2011–12 | Milwaukee | 42 | 9 | 11.4 | .467 | .261 | .815 | 2.4 | .5 | .3 | .2 | 5.0 |
| 2012–13 | Milwaukee | 28 | 14 | 11.6 | .461 | .333 | .885 | 2.0 | .5 | .3 | .3 | 4.9 |
| Orlando | 27 | 20 | 36.1 | .453 | .310 | .721 | 8.5 | 2.1 | .9 | 1.4 | 17.3 | |
| 2013–14 | Orlando | 61 | 36 | 30.3 | .464 | .254 | .807 | 7.0 | 1.3 | .7 | .4 | 14.6 |
| 2014–15 | Orlando | 68 | 63 | 34.8 | .466 | .364 | .788 | 6.3 | 1.8 | 1.0 | .5 | 17.1 |
| 2015–16 | Orlando | 49 | 49 | 32.9 | .464 | .311 | .784 | 7.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | .6 | 13.7 |
| Detroit | 27 | 25 | 33.5 | .477 | .375 | .911 | 6.2 | 2.6 | .7 | .4 | 16.6 | |
| 2016–17 | Detroit | 82* | 48 | 31.3 | .481 | .347 | .841 | 5.1 | 1.7 | .7 | .5 | 16.1 |
| 2017–18 | Detroit | 48 | 48 | 32.6 | .451 | .409 | .846 | 5.1 | 2.0 | .7 | .3 | 18.1 |
| L.A. Clippers | 32 | 32 | 34.5 | .473 | .414 | .800 | 6.0 | 3.1 | 1.2 | .6 | 19.3 | |
| 2018–19 | L.A. Clippers | 55* | 55* | 34.6 | .496 | .434 | .877 | 7.9 | 2.7 | .7 | .4 | 20.9 |
| Philadelphia | 27* | 27* | 35.0 | .469 | .326 | .841 | 7.9 | 2.9 | .4 | .5 | 18.2 | |
| 2019–20 | Philadelphia | 72 | 72 | 34.3 | .471 | .367 | .806 | 6.9 | 3.2 | .7 | .6 | 19.6 |
| 2020–21 | Philadelphia | 62 | 62 | 32.5 | .512 | .394 | .892 | 6.8 | 3.5 | .9 | .8 | 19.5 |
| 2021–22 | Philadelphia | 73 | 73 | 34.8 | .482 | .367 | .842 | 6.8 | 3.5 | .6 | .6 | 17.2 |
| 2022–23 | Philadelphia | 74 | 74 | 32.9 | .501 | .389 | .876 | 5.7 | 2.5 | .9 | .5 | 14.7 |
| 2023–24 | Philadelphia | 70 | 70 | 33.8 | .487 | .353 | .878 | 6.5 | 3.1 | 1.0 | .7 | 17.2 |
| Career | 897 | 777 | 31.7 | .478 | .368 | .835 | 6.2 | 2.4 | .8 | .5 | 16.3 | |
Play-in
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2024 | Philadelphia | 1 | 1 | 32.7 | .400 | .000 | .500 | 10.0 | 4.0 | .0 | .0 | 9.0 |
| Career | 1 | 1 | 32.7 | .400 | .000 | .500 | 10.0 | 4.0 | .0 | .0 | 9.0 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2016 | Detroit | 4 | 4 | 39.0 | .457 | .333 | .923 | 9.5 | 3.0 | .8 | .8 | 14.5 |
| 2019 | Philadelphia | 12 | 12 | 36.9 | .425 | .349 | .846 | 9.1 | 4.0 | 1.1 | .5 | 15.5 |
| 2020 | Philadelphia | 4 | 4 | 37.1 | .383 | .133 | .789 | 9.5 | 4.0 | .5 | .3 | 15.8 |
| 2021 | Philadelphia | 12 | 12 | 36.5 | .488 | .372 | .875 | 8.5 | 3.5 | 1.0 | .4 | 21.8 |
| 2022 | Philadelphia | 12 | 12 | 38.8 | .500 | .386 | .864 | 7.6 | 2.9 | 1.1 | .8 | 16.9 |
| 2023 | Philadelphia | 11 | 11 | 35.6 | .522 | .366 | .867 | 7.3 | 1.6 | .6 | .5 | 15.3 |
| 2024 | Philadelphia | 6 | 6 | 36.4 | .431 | .333 | 1.000 | 7.2 | 1.5 | .2 | .5 | 9.0 |
| Career | 61 | 61 | 37.1 | .471 | .349 | .863 | 8.2 | 3.0 | .8 | .6 | 16.3 | |
College
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2010–11 | Tennessee | 34 | 33 | 29.2 | .460 | .303 | .753 | 7.3 | 1.3 | .7 | .9 | 15.3 |
Personal Life and Values
Family and Friends
Tobias Harris was born in Islip, New York. His parents are Lisa and Torrel. He has five siblings. His father, Torrel, played college basketball. Former NBA player Channing Frye is Harris's first cousin. His grandfather, John Mulzac, was a Tuskegee Airman.
Harris is good friends with former NBA center Boban Marjanović. They were teammates on three different teams. Harris wears jersey number 12. This is to honor his friend Morgan Childs, who passed away at age 17. In 2022, Harris married his long-time girlfriend, Jasmine Winton.
Giving Back to the Community
Harris has won the NBA Community Service Award twice. He started the "Tobias Harris School of Mentoring Program." This program helps young athletes and their parents. It guides them through the college recruiting process. Harris also gave $10,000 to "Feeding Children Everywhere." This charity helps prepare food for hungry kids.
He launched the Tobias Lit Labs campaign. This program brings books and authors to families and schools. Harris has given over $2 million through his Charitable Fund. This fund provides school supplies and supports teachers. He also donated $10,000 to the Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation. This helps provide scholarships and support after-school programs.
Faith and Beliefs
Harris is a Christian. He often talks about his faith publicly. In 2015, he said he tries to show love to everyone he meets. He wants them to know he is a Christian. He believes Christians should try to live like Jesus Christ. Harris has also donated $1 million to nine different charities in Philadelphia.
Endorsements
Tobias Harris has many endorsement deals. These include brands like Nike, Off-White, Damari Savile, and Ovadia & Sons.
See also
In Spanish: Tobias Harris para niños
