During his team’s win over the New York Knicks, Tobias Harris posted 15 points and 13 rebounds on 54.5 percent from the field.
This was a strong statement win from the Detroit Pistons and yet another sign that the team is a true threat in the East.
Harris recently spoke about his role on the roster and how he came to the squad as a veteran looking to lead.
“There’s a lot of talent here, kind of just need a few adults in the room. Guide these guys a little bit, and really boost their confidence up, boost the professionalism, morale of the whole team, and see where they could take us,” Harris told ESPN. “I knew that coming in that this was going to be a breath of fresh air for me, but I’ve truly enjoyed it. It’s the most fun I’ve had playing basketball my whole career with this group and this team.”
The fact that Harris thinks this is the most fun he’s ever had says something, and it speaks to just how close this team has become.
They were completely written off after last season, with some saying it would be years before they’d be good again.
But offseason changes and the nurturing of their roster have led to a stunning turnaround, and now the Pistons are once again in the playoffs.
Harris has been in the league for years and is a decade older than many of his teammates, meaning he is the perfect person to lead them and teach them many things.
He knows the sky is the limit for this team and is elated to be a part of their success.
With their mix of older and younger players, the Pistons have cultivated something special in 2024-25, and they don’t want it to end any time soon.
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