There’s hope in Philadelphia that a reunion with Doc Rivers can help Tobias Harris maximize his production going forward, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. As Wojnarowski writes, the best stint of Harris’ career came during his two half-seasons with the Clippers, where he averaged 20.3 PPG, 7.2 RPG, and 2.9 APG on .487/.426/.856 shooting in 87 games.
While consistent strong play from Harris would benefit for the 76ers, his connection to Rivers hopefully wasn’t a major reason why the club hired the former Clippers coach, writes Derek Bodner of The Athletic. Harris’ success in Los Angeles was mostly a result of making a few more shots and was likely the result of a career year rather than anything sustainable, Bodner continues.
Here’s more on the 76ers:
- Within his story on Rivers’ hiring, Wojnarowski reports that Sixers assistant Kevin Young was among those who interviewed for the club’s head coaching role. While it doesn’t appear he was ever a serious candidate for the job, Young made a “strong impression” on the franchise, sources tell ESPN.
- Kevin Arnovitz of ESPN explores the challenge Rivers will face in Philadelphia to get the most out of the Joel Embiid/Ben Simmons duo, pointing out that the new head coach will also be tasked with filling a leadership vacuum that existed during the Sixers’ 2019/20 season.
- In his preview of their offseason, Danny Leroux of The Athletic says the Sixers’ combination of “elite talent, thorny contract structure, and high stakes” makes them one of the NBA teams with the most potential to make a major move or two this fall.
- Rivers’ union with the Sixers after winning a title with Boston 12 years ago will make for an interesting chapter in the 76ers/Celtics rivalry, writes Jared Weiss of The Athletic.
- In case you missed it, we relayed earlier today that Alvin Gentry has emerged as a serious candidate to join Rivers’ staff as an assistant.
The value of 76ers players is as good as anybody
They have youngest big 3
Rockets may not offer 5 years contract
Pacers may not offer big money
Value. You keep saying that word. I don’t think that word means what you think it means.
inconceivable
Big 3? LOL Maybe once Embiid and Simmons grow up they have two stars.
Big 3? In philly?
Embiid, Simmons, and…?
Littering and? Littering and? Littering aaaand..?
“littering”? Sounds like a spellcheck word.
Anyway, Tobias H, and Rivers should again be the right coach for him. Simmons, I doubt it.
Suppose that means “literacy” is also a “spellcheck word” in these parts.
Anyway, Tobias H is probably on the first train out of town that Brand can get tickets for, along with Horford.
They will want Rivers to raise his Harris’ value first, at least. They can’t dump every expensive piece they have… they would not have any picks left, being used up just to get rid of people. Besides, if Horford departs, Harris will be more important. Sixers don’t need a sizable 4 if Embiid is the 5.