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2019 NBA free agency: Ranking Tobias Harris’ best potential landing spots

By Daniel Lubofsky

PHILADELPHIA, PA - FEBRUARY 08: Tobias Harris #33 of the Philadelphia 76ers controls the ball against the Denver Nuggets at the Wells Fargo Center on February 8, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Nuggets 117-110. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - FEBRUARY 08: Tobias Harris #33 of the Philadelphia 76ers controls the ball against the Denver Nuggets at the Wells Fargo Center on February 8, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Nuggets 117-110. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /
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While not on the level of superstar talent, where Tobias Harris goes could have a tremendous impact on a number of different teams in 2019 NBA free agency.

Tobias Harris‘ 2018-19 season can be split into two distinct halves. The first came as a member of the Los Angeles Clippers, where he averaged 20.9 points and 7.9 rebounds per game, leading L.A. to playoff contention and vaunting himself towards a possible All-Star berth.

The latter half of his season came after being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers near the February deadline. His arrival gave the Sixers arguably the most talented started five across the NBA, but also forced the impending free agent to make some significant sacrifices to his game.

Despite having been the head-honcho out in Los Angeles and one of the focal points of the offense, Harris was forced to take a backseat to the likes of Joel Embiid and Jimmy Butler. There were games that had him score 20-plus, but also a number in which he failed to even top 15. It was a diminished role he seemed to accept under the circumstances, but one that ultimately handcuffed his abilities.

Now, as an unrestricted free agent, Harris can certainly choose to remain in the City of Brotherly Love. After all, they can offer him far more money than any other team with a potential promise of more touches at the offensive end.

He can also sacrifice money and look elsewhere come free agency. Versatile forwards who can knock down 3-pointers are a valued commodity among NBA circles, with a number lacking at the power forward spot with money to spend.

Where Harris winds up won’t have the same ripple effect as some of the top free agents of the coming summer. Still, where the 26-year-old winds up after posting career-high marks in points and rebounds per game may be exactly what a few organizations need to elevate them to a more prominent status.