Here at The Sixer Sense, we have poured over the Philadelphia 76ers‘ decision to sign Tobias Harris to a five-year, $180 million extension ad nauseam. It was a questionable move — a layered debate with several contributing factors.
The general tone in the fanbase was apprehension. At least when the deal was announced. Harris struggled to find rhythm in Philadelphia last season, and his weaknesses as a playmaker and defender were enough to dissuade some from supporting a max contract.
Nonetheless, the Sixers — sunk cost or not — needed to justify the assets traded for Harris, the departure of Jimmy Butler only increasing the importance of such a move.