Lykkers, have you noticed the recent news of Tobias Harris' return? In the summer of 2024, he signed with the Detroit Pistons again and returned to his old place with a 2-year, $52 million contract.

This 32-year-old forward has been able to stand in the NBA for more than 13 years without fancy performances or hype. It is really worth our exploration.

Talent + hard work, Harris goes from New York to the league

Harris was born on July 15, 1992 in Islip, New York. He has been in the spotlight since high school and has won the titles of "New York Basketball Mr." and "All-American High School First Team". Later, he played a season at the University of Tennessee and performed well, and was selected to the SEC All-Freshman Team. In the 2011 NBA Draft, he was selected with the 19th pick in the first round, and started his professional journey.

Starting from Milwaukee, learning steadily

Although he was selected by the Charlotte Hornets, he was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks on the night of the draft. There, he mainly played as a substitute player and slowly adapted to the rhythm of the NBA. Although he did not play much, he never complained, was always prepared, and seized every opportunity to play.

Orlando became a turning point

In 2013, Harris was traded to the Orlando Magic, and this change became a turning point in his career. He finally got stable playing time and soon averaged more than 17 points per game. His comprehensive offensive ability was gradually recognized. In 2015, he signed a 4-year, $64 million contract with the Magic and officially became one of the core players of the team.

First experience in Detroit, stable performance

In 2016, he was traded to the Detroit Pistons. Here, Harris played a stable performance and became one of the indispensable scorers and leaders of the team. Although he is not a superstar, his scoring, rebounding and shooting efficiency are reassuring, and the head coach and teammates trust him very much.

A short stop with the Clippers, his value soared

In 2018, he played for the Los Angeles Clippers for a short time. In this year and a half, his three-point shooting percentage has increased to a career high, and his average points per game has exceeded the 20 mark. This experience further proves his versatility and adaptability.

76ers period, breaking the contract record

In 2019, Harris was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers and quickly became the main force of the team. That summer, he signed a 5-year, $180 million contract with the team, which shocked many people at the time. But it turned out that his stability, professionalism and selfless play are very important to the 76ers, especially in the critical moments of the playoffs, he never drops the chain.

Return to the Pistons in 2024, the value of veterans is highlighted

In 2024, Harris signed with the Detroit Pistons again. This time, he not only returns with 13 years of experience, but also shoulders the responsibility of helping young players grow. He is not the team's future hope, but he is definitely one of the most trustworthy veterans in the locker room. The 2-year, $52 million contract shows that the Pistons value not his explosiveness, but his stability and ability to lead the team.

Why can he always stand?

We might as well ask ourselves: How can a player without a superstar aura play in the NBA for 13 years? The answer may be - down-to-earth, stable, and not causing trouble. Harris's average output of about 15 points per game, good three-point shooting, strong body and high professionalism make him a player that every team is happy to have. He is not controversial, nor does he steal the limelight, but just works silently and does his best.

Let's continue to pay attention to him

Lykkers, let's continue to pay attention to Harris' performance. In this ever-changing league, players like him are actually the most admirable. He is not a super star with extraordinary talent, nor an All-Star with explosive statistics, but he has been on the stage longer and more steadily. In the next two years, every game he plays in Detroit is worth cherishing and witnessing.