Tobias Harris
#12PF · Detroit Pistons
Iron Man
Height
6'8"
Weight
226 lbs
Age
33
College
Tennessee
Experience
14 yrs
Wingspan
6'11.0"
Reach
8'7.5"
Hand Size
8.75" × 9"
C-
A-
B-
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Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsB-
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 1033 | 13.3 | 5.1 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 46.9% | 36.6% | 83.8% |
| 2025-26 | | 63 | 13.3 | 5.1 | 2.5 |
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 5/5 | vs CLE | W 111-101 | 39 | 20 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6-14 | 1-5 | +6 |
| Sun, 5/3 | vs ORL | W 116-94 | 36 | 30 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$26.6M
Guaranteed
$26.6M
AAV
$26.6M/yr
Guaranteed %100%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
C-
Fair Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
The Detroit Pistons' decision to sign Tobias Harris to a $26.6M AAV one-year deal represents a significant overpay that earns a C- Contract Value Index (CVI) grade, despite his solid B- performance rating. While Harris remains a capable veteran forward who can contribute across multiple statistical categories, his production no longer justifies elite-tier compensation in today's NBA market. The massive annual value places him among franchise-caliber salaries, yet his on-court impact falls squarely in the above-average starter category—a dangerous disconnect that hampers roster construction flexibility. Detroit's front office likely viewed this as a short-term move to add veteran leadership and stabilize their frontcourt, but paying $26.6 million for middling production creates an immediate luxury tax burden without corresponding championship upside. The one-year structure provides an exit ramp, but the Pistons essentially paid premium pricing for a player whose best years are clearly behind him. This contract exemplifies the type of win-now desperation move that savvy franchises avoid, trading future financial flexibility for modest present-day improvement.
Performance Analysis
B-
#20 of 84 Power Forwards
FCA+
Tobias Harris earns a B- Performance grade this season — a quality starter-level power forward putting up solid numbers for the Detroit Pistons. This season, Tobias is putting up 13.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game across 1033 games. Tobias's strongest area is RPG at 5.1, which compares favorably to the power forward median of 5.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 2.5 (power forward median: 4.0). Among 84 NBA power forwards graded this season, Tobias ranks 20th. Tobias is a reliable contributor who the Detroit Pistons can count on game to game.
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