No. 1: Tobias Harris
We all knew that if Tobias Harris was going to get his big payday next summer, he’d need to take his game to the next level and show significant signs of improvement. That isn’t to say Harris is or ever was a bad player, in fact, but there’s a legitimate debate as to whether or not he deserves max money.
It’s still early, but Harris is answering the call for this year’s Clippers squad.
Through four games, Harris is averaging 23.5 points (a career-best), 8.5 rebounds (another career-best), 2.3 assists (very close to a career-best), and a block (career-best) per game. He’s also connecting on 49.3 percent of his field goal attempts, another high mark for his eight-year NBA career.
When Harris is on the floor for the Clippers this season, LA is 2.6 points better per 100 possessions. When he’s off, they’re 12.4 points worse — a net rating of 15.
If the Clippers are going to get anywhere this season, it’s going to happen with Harris in charge.