Philadelphia 76ers: 3 potential J.J. Redick replacements
By Simon Smith
2. Joe Harris, Brooklyn Nets
Similarly to Curry, Harris has been somewhat of a late bloomer. Drafted in the second round by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2014, Harris played in 56 games over two seasons before latching onto the Nets in 2016-17. After a solid first season, Harris continued his development last season in posting career numbers across the board.
Playing 78 games, he averaged 10.8 points and 3.3 rebounds in 25.3 minutes per game. Strictly a no-fuss player, Harris is a solid performer at both ends of the floor, and last season compiled terrific shooting splits of .491/.419/.827. While he is able to create his own shot to a degree, Harris is best suited off the ball, as demonstrated by the fact that 79 percent of his made field goals last season were assisted by a teammate.
In the midst of his year, Harris detailed his role on the Nets to Michael Scotto of The Athletic:
"“My job is to knock down shots, help create space on the floor, and by no means am I the go-to guy. My role is to play tough defensively, and then help create space for all of our facilitators that we have, and to be opportunistic when there are striking opportunities.”"
Harris’ words provide a terrific description of the type of player whom the Sixers would be happy to land should Redick not return next season. Having earned $1.5 million last season, Harris is in line for a pay raise, and according to The Athletic, is expected to receive offers between $4 million to $7 million annually this summer.
If these numbers are correct, and Harris can see the enormous potential of the Sixers, moving on from the 28-54 Nets might not be as difficult as one might imagine as long as Philly is able to offer a similar remuneration.