The Tobias Harris Thread

JayMKE · Post #21 » by **JayMKE** » Thu Feb 21, 2013 9:50 pm

Tobes is a 3, he's struggled a bit on defense but gives good effort. He's got a nice post game, not a terrible shooter, has a very strong body, and can finish around the rim. He's only 20 and has completely changed his body since college, the guy has a tremendous work ethic. He was by far our best player in the summer league this year. Jennings and Monta taking 50 shots a game really took him out of the offense the few times he did get to play with us.

See, our coach was Scott Skiles and he is certifiably insane. He also chased Bogut out of town and had Ersan in the doghouse this season while at the same time loving Jennings, Monta, and Drew Gooden. Reading into Tobes playing time would be a real mistake. Remember he also hated Joakim Noah.

You guys really bent us over.

Lamb struggled with us but in college he was a really good shooter, he's a solid athlete and has a decent floater. Not sure if he'll ever figure it out but we weren't able to get any production out of Jodie Meeks either. I think he can be a decent player.

Udrih should do well with you guys, he'll fill Redick's role fine. He can handle the point and was quite the shooter before ending up here in Milwaukee. I think if he starts playing consistent minutes he can put up numbers like he did in Sacramento.

OrlChamps2030 · Post #22 » by **OrlChamps2030** » Thu Feb 21, 2013 9:51 pm

If he comes off the bench (pretty sure he will) I think he will also see some mins at PF. We are barren there right now.

Showbiz Bear · Post #23 » by **Showbiz Bear** » Thu Feb 21, 2013 9:51 pm

Skin wrote:Tobias Harris ‏@tobias31

God is great! I walk in his path with his grace! #ThankyouLord

Eh. Could do without all that. But whatever.

Would it kill us to acquire some Atheists?

Showbiz Bear · Post #24 » by **Showbiz Bear** » Thu Feb 21, 2013 9:52 pm

I also think Lamb could be a serviceable player.

Post #25 » by **Def Swami** » Thu Feb 21, 2013 9:54 pm

Harris offers another good, young talent to watch develop during our rebuild. He's as good as anyone we would have drafted in this 1st round of this year's draft. His character fits our mold. I'm really excited to see him get some playing time.

CourtsideTV · Post #26 » by **CourtsideTV** » Thu Feb 21, 2013 9:54 pm

la boomstick wrote:
Skin wrote:Tobias Harris ‏@tobias31

God is great! I walk in his path with his grace! #ThankyouLord

Eh. Could do without all that. But whatever.

Would it kill us to acquire some Atheists?

What's wrong acquiring a believer of God? He can post whatever he wants on his Twitter. What should he say? #ThankTheRock?

Sigra · Post #27 » by **Sigra** » Thu Feb 21, 2013 9:54 pm

If you play fantasy basketball take him NOW. He will score a lot for you guys. But his defense? Ah. Good luck with that I guess.

M-C-G · Post #28 » by **M-C-G** » Thu Feb 21, 2013 9:55 pm

mbn23 wrote:so everyone seems really high on Tobias, but what about Udrih and Lamb?

Udrih is a competent back up PG that thinks he is better than he is...He has a great pull up 12 footer, and can orchestrate an offense much better than Ellis or Jennings. Just a solid back up with good size and a stupid haircut.

Lamb, I kind of liked, but you can tell he is a few years away. Really smooth, and in college had an outstanding 3PT stroke we didn't see here. I think the plan was to develop him as a combo guard, but he didn't play much for us...I think he could carve out a Jodie Meeks esque career.

Magic#1 · Post #29 » by **Magic#1** » Thu Feb 21, 2013 10:41 pm

Time to prove yourself, Toby. Let's see what he's got. We are starting to get a lot more athletic, which is exciting.

grayson11 · Post #30 » by **grayson11** » Thu Feb 21, 2013 11:01 pm

Sigra wrote:If you play fantasy basketball take him NOW. He will score a lot for you guys. But his defense? Ah. Good luck with that I guess.

*Checks the Magic Fantasy B-League*

Feb 21 5:02pm
Tobias Harris Add
Chuck Hayes Drop

Noonskadoodle...

Mannchild · Post #31 » by **Mannchild** » Thu Feb 21, 2013 11:10 pm

I dont think he meant anything against believers in god, it just seems like the Magic have had a lot of players lately who wear their religion on their sleeve.

CourtsideTV wrote:
la boomstick wrote:
Skin wrote:Tobias Harris ‏@tobias31

God is great! I walk in his path with his grace! #ThankyouLord

Eh. Could do without all that. But whatever.

Would it kill us to acquire some Atheists?

What's wrong acquiring a believer of God? He can post whatever he wants on his Twitter. What should he say? #ThankTheRock?

RookieStar · Post #32 » by **RookieStar** » Thu Feb 21, 2013 11:32 pm

I'm fine with God-fearing men.

MagicFan32 · Post #33 » by **MagicFan32** » Thu Feb 21, 2013 11:38 pm

Sigra wrote:If you play fantasy basketball take him NOW. He will score a lot for you guys. But his defense? Ah. Good luck with that I guess.

it's ok nobody else on our team plays defense

rcklsscognition · Post #34 » by **rcklsscognition** » Thu Feb 21, 2013 11:42 pm

Very promising Harris might be. I like his post game potential. Josh Smith lite? Too soon?

MoMM · Post #35 » by **MoMM** » Thu Feb 21, 2013 11:55 pm

rcklsscognition wrote:Very promising Harris might be. I like his post game potential. Josh Smith lite? Too soon?

I dont think so, people are saying he cant play D.

Post #36 » by **Def Swami** » Thu Feb 21, 2013 11:59 pm

Interesting bit of trivia: Tobias Harris and Channing Frye are cousins.

rcklsscognition · Post #37 » by **rcklsscognition** » Fri Feb 22, 2013 12:05 am

MoMM wrote:
rcklsscognition wrote:Very promising Harris might be. I like his post game potential. Josh Smith lite? Too soon?

I dont think so, people are saying he cant play D.

Defense is often a matter of effort. That can be taught. I have some hope.

JayMKE · Post #38 » by **JayMKE** » Fri Feb 22, 2013 12:12 am

Tobes isn't the athlete Josh Smith is. He's kind of a hard player to find a comparison for, definitely more of a scorer with his strength being in the post.

OrlandO · Post #39 » by **OrlandO** » Fri Feb 22, 2013 12:27 am

He sounds like the SF version of Nicholson... finds ways to score, but sucks at defense.

The Effect · Post #40 » by **The Effect** » Fri Feb 22, 2013 12:39 am

JayMKE wrote:
You guys really bent us over.