Orlando Magic Mid-Season Player Grades

Tobias Harris has quietly had a rather good season thus far, with averages of 14.9 points, 7.9 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game entering Monday’s game. But what has been best about Harris has been his efficiency and consistency, even if his scoring has dipped from previous seasons.

Harris has seen his role reduced a little, with the Magic boasting better balance on its roster. However, he has continued to shoot about the same clip from the field of 46 percent, and he has taken a few less threes this season.

While Harris has hardly been a prototypical small forward, he has made his role work for Orlando and he earns passing marks on both ends of the court.

Harris has struggled the last six games though, scoring in double figures in just three of them while the Magic have lost all but one contest. He played 44 minutes in the overtime loss to the Toronto Raptors in London, taking a more assertive role with 13 field goal attempts and 16 points in the game.

The Magic need Harris to be their No. 2 scoring option because he is the most dynamic threat and is the Magic’s best isolation scorer. When the Magic want to clear it out and get a good shot, Harris remains the best option.

Defensively, Harris has remained about average. He is coming up with 1.6 blocks/steals per game this season and helping Orlando get out on the break. Keeping his hands active has payed off for Harris as it has for many of his teammates.

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