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Tobias John Harris (born July 15, 1992) is an American professional basketball player for the San Antonio Spurs of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played one season of college basketball for the Tennessee Volunteers before declaring for the 2011 NBA draft where he was drafted 19th overall by the Charlotte Bobcats and then traded to the Milwaukee Bucks. Harris has also played for the Orlando Magic, Detroit Pistons, Los Angeles Clippers and Philadelphia 76ers. Harris’ career earnings are the most of any player in NBA history without an All-Star appearance.
Harris attended Half Hollow Hills High School West and joined the varsity basketball team as an eighth grader. He played at Half Hollow Hills West until 2008 when he transferred to Long Island Lutheran Middle and High School in Brookville, New York for his junior year. He then transferred back to Half Hollow Hills West for his senior year and went on to earn the 2010 Mr. New York Basketball award. He was also named a 2010 McDonald’s All-American. Harris played 66 total games at Half Hollow Hills High School and averaged 24.9 points per game, 2.0 assists per game and 9.9 rebounds per game.
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