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Gary Harris Appreciation Thread 

Post#1 » by basketballRob » Tue Jul 1, 2025 4:21 pm

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Post#2 » by basketballRob » Tue Jul 1, 2025 4:24 pm

Gary was with Orlando for 4 1/2 seasons and is the Magic's career leader in hamstring strains.

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Re: Gary Harris Appreciation Thread 

Post#3 » by SOUL » Tue Jul 1, 2025 4:25 pm

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You know what, our lineups were actually net positive with him on the court and he was a good, chill vet for the guys. Was on the team way too long but have no issues with Gary as a human. Hopefully he still has any sort of gas left but he can still defend.
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Re: Gary Harris Appreciation Thread 

Post#4 » by Optimus_Steel » Tue Jul 1, 2025 4:28 pm

SOUL wrote:Gurry Hurris

You know what, our lineups were actually net positive with him on the court and he was a good, chill vet for the guys. Was on the team way too long but have no issues with Gary as a human. Hopefully he still has any sort of gas left but he can still defend.



He was a good defender. Great hands causing disruptions. Good 3pt shooters. Unfortunately always hurt and takes too few 3s. Lets see who takes over as fashionista.
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Re: Gary Harris Appreciation Thread 

Post#5 » by basketballRob » Tue Jul 1, 2025 4:28 pm

SOUL wrote:Gurry Hurris

You know what, our lineups were actually net positive with him on the court and he was a good, chill vet for the guys. Was on the team way too long but have no issues with Gary as a human. Hopefully he still has any sort of gas left but he can still defend.
He'll probably have a career season with Giannis setting him up.

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Re: Gary Harris Appreciation Thread 

Post#6 » by RichCollab » Tue Jul 1, 2025 4:29 pm

Good riddance.
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Post#7 » by dsg2021 » Tue Jul 1, 2025 4:31 pm

Fantastic on defense, thank you Gary Harris. Definitely one of the better gambles for hoping the 3P% comes back.
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Post#8 » by MagicTownBaller » Tue Jul 1, 2025 4:38 pm

I think Gary is our leader in distance travelled per point. Congrats to him and his achievement!
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Re: Gary Harris Appreciation Thread 

Post#9 » by Idiosyncratic » Tue Jul 1, 2025 4:44 pm

I really liked him in Denver, I think injuries just gradually derailed him. Still had some effective seasons for us by being a mistake free player. Not flashy, but when the team performs better with you on the court, you are doing something right. Last year though he just became way too much of a non threat to shoot the ball.

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Re: Gary Harris Appreciation Thread 

Post#10 » by 3ddman23 » Tue Jul 1, 2025 4:47 pm

The king of missing momentum swinging 3s.... Kcp took over that role last season. He had some solid moments for the magic ( opening night vs the heat last season). But overall was pretty underwhelming, just did to much of nothing at times(the mo harkless syndrome).
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Re: Gary Harris Appreciation Thread 

Post#11 » by zaymon » Tue Jul 1, 2025 5:04 pm

I liked him propably too much when he was here. Still i can argue with anybody about his influence both on and off the court.....
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Re: Gary Harris Appreciation Thread 

Post#12 » by fendilim » Tue Jul 1, 2025 5:06 pm

Happy for him. Thought he was done.

His good days were robbed by injuries. Nice to see his stylish streetwear tho.
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Post#13 » by Skybox » Tue Jul 1, 2025 8:41 pm

I thought he was a solid role player...I really disliked him giggling like a schoolgirl while in street clothes as a well-compensated sports fan, but he can play and he defended well. There are a lot worse role players in the league. Tyus is another 40% from 3 guy that doesn't get up shots or make an impact defensively - but he does bring a lot to the table. I hope Mose can find ways to maximize the chemistry because MOST players are incomplete. Gary always found playing time, so I think if you know basketball, especially defense and minimizing mistakes, you value Gary in a limited role.
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Re: Gary Harris Appreciation Thread 

Post#14 » by GameOver25 » Tue Jul 1, 2025 8:44 pm

Congrats, Magic all time leader in cardio mileage. :lol:
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Post#15 » by RookieStar » Tue Jul 1, 2025 8:51 pm

He is a good guy. He just doesnt shoot even though we were dying for it.
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Re: Gary Harris Appreciation Thread 

Post#16 » by penny_nz » Tue Jul 1, 2025 10:24 pm

Yeah good player for the club, but ultimately vanished when we needed guard shooting and hurt so much. Another what could of been
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Re: Gary Harris Appreciation Thread 

Post#17 » by magik9113 » Tue Jul 1, 2025 11:43 pm

The Bucks just keep getting worse lol

I will sleep well tonight knowing there’s no chance we re sign his bum ahh again
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Re: Gary Harris Appreciation Thread 

Post#18 » by ORLMagicGirl15 » Wed Jul 2, 2025 1:07 am

Thank you Gary for everything. Enjoy Milwaukee.
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Post#19 » by JoshuaPotter » Wed Jul 2, 2025 12:45 pm

Suggs + Harris backcourt got us to 7 games in the playoffs. It showed the potential of what we could accomplish as a team until last years injuries derailed it.

Harris, like KCP are amazing role players when healthy. If he can find his mojo in Milwaukee he will have an argument to start with that team and maybe get one more payday.
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Re: Gary Harris Appreciation Thread 

Post#20 » by Knightro » Wed Jul 2, 2025 1:40 pm

How about Gary randomly hitting six threes in the first game of the season this past year against Miami?

That was fun.

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