He hasn’t played for the Philadelphia 76ers in over a year. Most recently, he responded to a joking comment from Paul George over how to deal with 76ers fans. Harris, a former forward for the team, spent six seasons in Philadelphia before signing with the Detroit Pistons last summer. His exit marked the close of an era for the 76ers. All along during that time, he was doing some serious heavy lifting to make the team’s dreams and aspirations possible.
Last season, Harris was the Pistons’ best player. He did so as perhaps the most important piece of a team that made their first playoff appearance since the 2018-19 season. He finished his time with Detroit contributing 13.7 points and 5.9 boards over 73 regular-season games. This brilliant performance quickly cemented him as a central player for the franchise moving forward. George had a difficult year playing for the 76ers. He played 41 games and averaged only 16.2 ppg, 5.3 rpg, and 4.3 apg in those appearances.
So the hype began when Paul George told this story on his podcast. He described one of his favorite stories when he got caught in traffic as Philadelphia Eagles fans rejoiced after their NFC Championship Game win. Through all this pandemonium, George remembers people screaming things at him, saying, “it ain’t no joke at TB. This anecdote resonated with Harris, who quickly took to Twitter to acknowledge George’s experience with a playful response: “Shoutout [Tobias Harris].”
The backstory of this trade scenario picks up in an especially rocky stretch for the Philadelphia 76ers. On the day of the Eagles’ Super Bowl Parade, the team was 20-34. They cruised to close out the season’s disappointing total of 24-58. Following the parade, the 76ers managed to win only four out of their last 28 games, prompting discussions about team dynamics and performance.
George’s time with the 76ers was always going to be tumultuous after inking a massive four-year, $212 million deal. The difficulties he faced that season has continued to be a point of discussion between fans and basketball writers as well.
As Tobias Harris continues his journey with the Pistons, he reflects on his time with the 76ers while engaging with fans and players alike. His recent Twitter exchange with Paul George was a perfect example of just how hilarious this guy is. It shows athletes’ humanity and the camaraderie they can enjoy despite being cutthroat competitors.
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