Tobias Harris does not want people to assume his father’s thoughts are his own. And the 76ers’ starting forward is taking the latest trade speculation about him in stride, adding he is looking forward to returning to Philly under new coach Nick Nurse.
While appearing at Tuesday afternoon’s Fanatics “Merch Madness: Fan Gear Giveaway” — a basketball skills camp and merchandise event for underserved Philly-area children at the Wells Fargo Center — Harris spoke candidly about his name again floating as the NBA’s offseason transaction cycle shifts from the draft to free agency.
“Casual Sixers fans, they’ll trade me for a Crumbl Cookie,” said Harris, who is an ambassador for the brand. “But at the end of the day, they have to realize that you’re not getting a 6-9 forward back who can damn near shoot 40 percent from 3, guard the other team’s best player, shoot, post up, drive and play 70-plus games a year. …
