Tobias Harris
Tobias Harris is on the Utah Jazz’s radar for a number of reasons. As a prolific stretch-four who can play-make, attack off the dribble and create shots for himself and his teammates, he could be an unbelievable fit for a Jazz offense who has long craved a talent of his caliber.
But did you also know that he checks the box as a sniper extremely well? Make no mistake about it, Harris can drain threes with the best of them. This season, he shot 39.7 percent from deep as a whole, but that sub-40 number came largely as a result of a brief dip while trying to find his role on a deep Philadelphia 76ers team. During his time in LA this season, he shot an amazing 43.4 percent. The year before that he was at 41.1. Currently in the playoffs he’s shooting 44.1. That’s the very definition of prolific.
That’s a lovely extra perk from a guy who already excels in so many areas and is why Harris will be so coveted this offseason from both the Jazz and teams around the league. That kind of 3-point shooting along would make Harris a tantalizing pickup, but since that’s just the tip of the iceberg, he’s truly an impressive option.
The problem is that while he’s unrestricted, he was traded to Philly midseason and both parties have shown intent and desire to remain together long term. Especially if the Sixers can build on their current 2-1 series lead over the Toronto Raptors and advance to the Eastern Conference Finals or beyond, it may be quite difficult for Harris to walk away from that, no matter how enticing of a pitch the Jazz put together.
Honestly, my money is on him staying in Philly, especially upon seeing how well they’re performing up to this point in the postseason. Nevertheless, Utah should go at him with all they’ve got as he would check not only the sniper box, but pretty much every other offensive need they’re looking for.