Career Timeline of Tobias Harris: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Tobias Harris built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Tobias Harris is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Detroit Pistons in the NBA. After a single season of college basketball at the University of Tennessee, he entered the 2011 NBA draft. He was selected 19th overall by the Charlotte Bobcats, who immediately traded him to the Milwaukee Bucks. Harris has since played for the Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Clippers, and Philadelphia 76ers. Notably, he holds the distinction of having the highest career earnings in NBA history without ever being selected as an All-Star.

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2010: Plays for Tennessee Volunteers

In 2010, Tobias Harris played as a freshman for the Tennessee Volunteers, playing point forward. He was a USBWA Freshman All-America second-team selection, named second-team All-SEC, and earned a spot on the SEC All-Freshman Team.

May 9, 2011: Declares for NBA Draft

On May 9, 2011, Tobias Harris declared for the NBA draft, giving up his remaining three years of college eligibility.

June 23, 2011: Drafted by Charlotte Bobcats and traded to Milwaukee Bucks

On June 23, 2011, Tobias Harris was selected as the 19th overall pick in the NBA draft by the Charlotte Bobcats and was subsequently traded to the Milwaukee Bucks on the same night.

December 10, 2011: Signs Rookie Contract with Bucks

On December 10, 2011, Tobias Harris signed his rookie-scale contract with the Milwaukee Bucks.

2011: NBA Draft and Trade

In 2011, Tobias Harris declared for the NBA draft after one season with the Tennessee Volunteers. He was drafted 19th overall by the Charlotte Bobcats, and then traded to the Milwaukee Bucks.

January 7, 2012: NBA Debut

On January 7, 2012, Tobias Harris made his NBA debut with the Milwaukee Bucks against the Los Angeles Clippers.

October 24, 2012: Bucks Exercise Team Option

On October 24, 2012, the Milwaukee Bucks exercised their third-year team option on Tobias Harris's rookie-scale contract, extending the contract through the 2013–14 season.

February 21, 2013: Traded to Orlando Magic

On February 21, 2013, Tobias Harris, along with Doron Lamb and Beno Udrih, was traded to the Orlando Magic in exchange for JJ Redick, Gustavo Ayón, and Ish Smith. His playing time and stats subsequently increased.

October 26, 2013: Magic Exercise Team Option

On October 26, 2013, the Orlando Magic exercised their fourth-year team option on Tobias Harris's rookie-scale contract, extending the contract through the 2014–15 season.

January 24, 2014: Career High in Rebounds

On January 24, 2014, Tobias Harris recorded 28 points and a career-high 20 rebounds in a 114–105 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

February 7, 2014: Game-Winning Buzzer Beater

On February 7, 2014, Tobias Harris scored a game-winning dunk at the buzzer against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

March 2, 2014: Career High in Points

On March 2, 2014, Tobias Harris scored a career-high 31 points in a 92–81 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

February 6, 2015: New Career High in Points

On February 6, 2015, Tobias Harris set a new career high with 34 points in a 103–97 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

July 14, 2015: Re-signs with Magic

On July 14, 2015, Tobias Harris re-signed with the Orlando Magic to a four-year, $64 million contract.

February 16, 2016: Traded to Detroit Pistons

On February 16, 2016, Tobias Harris was traded to the Detroit Pistons in exchange for Ersan İlyasova and Brandon Jennings.

December 23, 2016: Season-High Scoring Game

On December 23, 2016, Tobias Harris scored a season-high 26 points in a game against the Golden State Warriors while playing off the bench for the first time in the 2016-17 season.

2016: NBA Community Service Award

In 2016, Tobias Harris was a recipient of the NBA Community Service Award.

March 11, 2017: New Season-High Scoring Game

On March 11, 2017, Tobias Harris set a new season high with 28 points in a 112–92 win over the New York Knicks.

October 25, 2017: Matches Career High

On October 25, 2017, Tobias Harris matched a career high with 34 points in a 122–101 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

November 13, 2017: Named Eastern Conference Player of the Week

On November 13, 2017, Tobias Harris was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played from November 6 to November 12.

December 26, 2017: Scores 30 Points Against Pacers

On December 26, 2017, Tobias Harris scored 21 of his 30 points in the first quarter of the Detroit Pistons' 107–83 win over the Indiana Pacers.

January 29, 2018: Traded to Los Angeles Clippers

On January 29, 2018, Tobias Harris, along with Avery Bradley, Boban Marjanović, a future protected first-round draft pick, and a future second-round draft pick, was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for Blake Griffin, Willie Reed, and Brice Johnson.

February 23, 2018: Scores 30 Points and 12 Rebounds

On February 23, 2018, Tobias Harris recorded 30 points and 12 rebounds in a 128–117 win over the Phoenix Suns.

November 15, 2018: Scoring Streak

On November 15, 2018, Tobias Harris scored at least 15 points in a career-best 14 straight games, scoring 18 points in a 116–111 win over the San Antonio Spurs.

February 6, 2019: Traded to Philadelphia 76ers

On February 6, 2019, Tobias Harris, along with Boban Marjanović and Mike Scott, was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Wilson Chandler, Mike Muscala, Landry Shamet, and future draft picks.

July 6, 2019: Re-signs with the 76ers

On July 6, 2019, Tobias Harris re-signed with the Philadelphia 76ers to a five-year, $180 million contract.

January 4, 2021: Named Eastern Conference Player of the Week

On January 4, 2021, Tobias Harris was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week.

January 27, 2021: Game-Winning Shot against Lakers

On January 27, 2021, Tobias Harris hit a game-winning shot with 3.7 seconds remaining to secure a 107–106 victory for the 76ers against the Los Angeles Lakers.

2021: Second NBA Community Service Award

In 2021, Tobias Harris was again the recipient of the NBA Community Service Award.

April 16, 2022: Playoff Game 1 Performance

On April 16, 2022, during Game 1 of the first round of the playoffs, Tobias Harris recorded 26 points and six assists in a 131–111 win over the Toronto Raptors.

May 2, 2024: Scoreless Playoff Game

On May 2, 2024, during Game 6 of the first round of the playoffs, Tobias Harris went scoreless as the Knicks eliminated the 76ers 118–115. Harris averaged 9.0 PPG in the series.

July 8, 2024: Signs with Detroit Pistons

On July 8, 2024, Tobias Harris signed a two-year, $52 million contract to return to the Detroit Pistons.

April 19, 2025: Playoff Game 1 performance against Knicks

On April 19, 2025, during the first round of the NBA playoffs as a Detroit Piston, Tobias Harris recorded 25 points, six rebounds and two blocks in a 123–112 Game 1 loss to the New York Knicks.