History of Tobias Harris in Timeline
Tobias John Harris is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Detroit Pistons in the NBA. He played college basketball for the Tennessee Volunteers. He was drafted 19th overall in the 2011 NBA draft by the Charlotte Bobcats, before being traded to the Milwaukee Bucks. Harris has also played for the Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Clippers, and Philadelphia 76ers.
July 15, 1992: Tobias Harris Born
On July 15, 1992, Tobias John Harris was born. He is now a professional basketball player.
2008: Transferred to Long Island Lutheran
In 2008, Tobias Harris transferred to Long Island Lutheran Middle and High School for his junior year.
2009: Playoff Berth
In 2009, the Detroit Pistons earned a playoff berth for the first time since 2009.
2010: Mr. New York Basketball and McDonald's All-American
In 2010, Tobias Harris earned the Mr. New York Basketball award and was named a McDonald's All-American.
2010: Played for Tennessee Volunteers
In 2010, Tobias Harris played as a freshman for the Tennessee Volunteers, showcasing his versatility as a point forward.
May 9, 2011: Declared for NBA Draft
On May 9, 2011, Tobias Harris officially declared for the NBA draft, foregoing his remaining college eligibility.
June 23, 2011: Drafted by Charlotte Bobcats and Traded
On June 23, 2011, Tobias Harris was drafted 19th overall by the Charlotte Bobcats and then traded to the Milwaukee Bucks on draft night.
December 10, 2011: Signed Rookie Contract with Bucks
On December 10, 2011, Tobias Harris signed his rookie-scale contract with the Milwaukee Bucks.
2011: Declared for the NBA Draft
In 2011, Tobias Harris declared for the NBA draft after playing one season for the Tennessee Volunteers.
January 7, 2012: NBA Debut
On January 7, 2012, Tobias Harris made his NBA debut against the Los Angeles Clippers.
October 24, 2012: Bucks Exercised Team Option
On October 24, 2012, the Milwaukee Bucks exercised their third-year team option on Tobias Harris's rookie-scale contract.
February 21, 2013: Traded to Orlando Magic
On February 21, 2013, Tobias Harris was traded to the Orlando Magic, leading to a significant increase in his playing time and statistics.
October 26, 2013: Magic Exercised Team Option
On October 26, 2013, the Orlando Magic exercised their fourth-year team option on Tobias Harris's rookie-scale contract.
2013: Extended Contract
In 2013, the Bucks extended Harris' contract through the 2013-14 season.
January 24, 2014: Career-High Rebounds
On January 24, 2014, Tobias Harris recorded 28 points and a career-high 20 rebounds in a win over the Los Angeles Lakers.
February 7, 2014: Game-Winning Dunk
On February 7, 2014, Tobias Harris scored a game-winning dunk at the buzzer against Oklahoma City.
March 2, 2014: Career-High Points
On March 2, 2014, Tobias Harris scored a career-high 31 points in a win against the Philadelphia 76ers.
2014: Extended Contract
In 2014, the Magic extended Harris' contract through the 2014-15 season.
February 6, 2015: New Career High in Points
On February 6, 2015, Tobias Harris set a new career high with 34 points in a win over the Los Angeles Lakers.
July 14, 2015: Re-signed with the Magic
On July 14, 2015, Tobias Harris re-signed with the Orlando Magic to a four-year, $64 million contract.
2015: Discussed Faith Publicly
In 2015, Tobias Harris publicly discussed his Christian faith in an interview.
February 16, 2016: Traded to Detroit Pistons
On February 16, 2016, Tobias Harris was traded to the Detroit Pistons.
December 23, 2016: Season-High Points Off the Bench
On December 23, 2016, Tobias Harris scored a season-high 26 points off the bench in a loss to the Golden State Warriors.
2016: Teammates with Boban Marjanović
From 2016 to 2019, Tobias Harris was teammates with Boban Marjanović in Detroit, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia.
2016: NBA Community Service Award
In 2016 and 2021, Tobias Harris was the recipient of the NBA Community Service Award and created the "Tobias Harris School of Mentoring Program".
March 11, 2017: New Season High in Points
On March 11, 2017, Tobias Harris set a new season high with 28 points in a win over the New York Knicks.
October 25, 2017: Matched Career High in Points
On October 25, 2017, Tobias Harris matched a career high with 34 points in a win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
November 13, 2017: Eastern Conference Player of the Week
On November 13, 2017, Tobias Harris was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week.
December 26, 2017: Dominated First Quarter
On December 26, 2017, Tobias Harris scored 21 of his 30 points in the first quarter of the Pistons' win over the Indiana Pacers.
January 29, 2018: Traded to Los Angeles Clippers
On January 29, 2018, Tobias Harris was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers.
February 23, 2018: 30 Points and 12 Rebounds
On February 23, 2018, Tobias Harris recorded 30 points and 12 rebounds in a win over the Phoenix Suns.
November 15, 2018: Scored in 14 Straight Games
On November 15, 2018, Tobias Harris scored in a career-best 14 straight games.
February 6, 2019: Traded to Philadelphia 76ers
On February 6, 2019, Tobias Harris was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers.
July 6, 2019: Re-signed with 76ers
On July 6, 2019, the Philadelphia 76ers re-signed Tobias Harris to a five-year, $180 million contract.
2019: Teammates with Boban Marjanović
From 2016 to 2019, Tobias Harris was teammates with Boban Marjanović in Detroit, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia.
January 4, 2021: 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
On January 27, 2021, Tobias Harris hit a game-winning shot against the Los Angeles Lakers.
2021: NBA Community Service Award
In 2016 and 2021, Tobias Harris was the recipient of the NBA Community Service Award and created the "Tobias Harris School of Mentoring Program".
April 16, 2022: Playoff Performance
On April 16, 2022, during Game 1 of the first round of the playoffs, Tobias Harris logged 26 points and six assists in a win over the Toronto Raptors.
2022: Marriage to Jasmine Winton
In 2022, Tobias Harris married his long-time girlfriend, Jasmine Winton.
May 2, 2024: Scoreless in Elimination 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.
July 8, 2024: Signed with the Pistons
On July 8, 2024, Tobias Harris signed a two-year, $52 million contract to return to the Detroit Pistons.
