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Tobias Harris redeems reputation without being seen through a 76ers lens

Former Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris was labeled as the league's most underrated pick up for the Spurs.

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 11:43 PM
Tobias Harris redeems reputation without being seen through a 76ers lens
Key Things to Know
  • Justin Grasso writes that Tobias Harris redeemed his reputation after being voted the NBA's most underrated acquisition.
  • Harris joined the San Antonio Spurs after spending two productive seasons with the Detroit Pistons on a $52 million deal.
  • During a 14-game playoff run with Detroit, Harris averaged 18.1 points and 7.2 rebounds alongside Cade Cunningham.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Justin Grasso writes that Tobias Harris has rehabilitated his league-wide reputation after joining the San Antonio Spurs, who received a league-high 20% of executive votes for the most underrated player acquisition in a recent survey. Harris previously left the Philadelphia 76ers after a criticized five-year, $180 million deal to play on a two-year, $52 million contract with the Detroit Pistons.

Grasso notes that Harris helped Detroit reach the postseason and win a playoff series alongside Cade Cunningham before heading to the Western Conference champion Spurs. Meanwhile, Grasso reports that Philadelphia moved on with an eventful offseason by acquiring Dean Wade, Jaylen Brown, and LeBron James.

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