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Tobias Harris’ Social Media Message for Detroit Pistons Big Man

Tobias Harris has a strong message for anybody doubting Isaiah Stewart's confidence.
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Feb 3, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (12) reacts in the second half against the Atlanta Hawks at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
Feb 3, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (12) reacts in the second half against the Atlanta Hawks at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images | Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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Engaged in a back-to-back set over the weekend, the Detroit Pistons saw their veteran center, Isaiah Stewart, go viral on social media for multiple reasons. It led many NBA fans to create a negative dialogue about Stewart as a player.

From getting into a verbal exchange with Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry to being on the wrong end of a poster dunk put on by Portland Trail Blazers’ Toumani Camara, Stewart came under fire on social media. Meanwhile, the veteran center was putting on a fantastic defensive showing in Portland.

After the game, Stewart had a bold take regarding his goals as a defender in the NBA.

“From the very start of the first day when JB [Bickerstaff] came in and said his bigs need to defend the rim, I took that very seriously and every night I strive to be the best shot-blocker, best rim protector, best defender,” Stewart told reporters in Portland.

Tobias Harris took to social media to back his teammate’s statement.

Tobias Harris and Isaiah Stewar
Nov 10, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (28) battles for position with Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris (12) during the second half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images | David Reginek-Imagn Images

via @tobias31: 🗣️🗣️🗣️ All-Defensive team loading…. #DYOR (that stands for, do your own research)

In just 19 minutes against the Blazers, Stewart came down with six rebounds and blocked five shots. Since the start of March, he’s registered multiple blocks in all but two of the games he played and totaled 10 in the last four matchups.

Stewart plays a limited role this year after being a full-time starter last season under Monty Williams. The veteran embraced a stretch-four role last year, but took it to another level as a rim-protecting center, who comes off the bench.

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Justin Grasso was a credentialed writer and publisher covering the Philadelphia 76ers for Sports Illustrated’s 76ers On SI Network. Grasso got his start in sports media in 2016 with FantasyPros, working the news desk, providing game-by-game player analysis and updates on the Portland Trail Blazers and the Golden State Warriors. By 2017, he joined FanSided’s Philadelphia Eagles site as a staff writer. After spending one season covering the Eagles as a staff writer, Grasso was promoted to become the site’s Co-Editor. For the next two NFL seasons, he covered the Eagles closely before broadening his NFL coverage. For a brief stint, Grasso covered the NFL on a national basis after joining Heavy.com as an NFL news desk writer. In 2019, Grasso joined the 76ers' beat on a part-time basis, stepping into a role with South Jersey’s 97.3 ESPN. Ahead of the 2019-2020 NBA season, he concluded a three-year stint covering the Eagles and joined the Sixers beat full-time. Grasso has covered the 76ers exclusively since then for Sports Illustrated. He is a member of the Pro Basketball Writers Association. Twitter: @JGrasso_ Instagram: @JGrassoMedia

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