Tobias Harris: Detroit Pistons' Playoff Glue

0:00It's March 3rd for the NBA. Let's get into it. The Detroit Pistons boasts a loaded lineup of young stars like Kate Cunningham, Alzar Thompson, Jalen Durin, Ron Holland, and Danish Jenkins. But even with all that talent, the team needs a steady veteran hand to steer them toward contention. Head coach JB Bickerstaff has found that in forward to buy his Harris whom he calls his safety blanket for clutch moments. Bickerstaff has stepped back this season, posting career lows at 13.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and one steal per game. He's deferring shots to the kids while still impacting both ends of the floor and the locker room. Bickerstaff raves about Harris' reliability, no matter the score or clock. He knows exactly how to find his spots for easy buckets or fouls, acting as a runstopper when needed. That savvy experience gives the coach total trust in key situations. In Sunday's easy win over the Orlando Magic, Harris delivered 23 points, 7 rebounds, 2

1:03steals, and a block in 33 minutes. It marked his first 20 plus point game since late January against Denver. As the playoffs loom, Harris' veteran instincts could be the glue holding this youthful squat together for a deep run. This DNN story comes to you thanks to our sponsor, Headphones in a pillow. Once you try it, it just makes sense, S-O-L-L-I, solelypillow.com.