Tobias Harris gets traded, still shows up for youth event

Jan 6, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic forward Tobias Harris (12) drives to the basket against the Indiana Pacers during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Tobias Harris was traded yesterday from the Orlando Magic to the Detroit Pistons yesterday, and for many players this would be an excuse to cancel any plans they had for the day. After all, there’s more that goes into being traded than just a flight to a new city to play for that team. However, Harris had an event scheduled to speak to local Orlando youth, and he wasn’t going to skip that just because he was traded to a new team.

Tobias Harris still talked to Orl youth tonight, even after finding out he had been traded. #orlandomagic #Pistons pic.twitter.com/x5rICOBo2g
— PerkinsFor3 (@perkinsfor3) February 17, 2016

Harris is well known as someone that gets involved in his community, and he makes a serious effort to be a part of that. With the Magic he was a two time winner of their community service award, and is well known around the league for his efforts in that area. Some players use community service as a PR move, but Harris truly cares about what he’s doing.

Moments like this remind us that sometimes it’s bigger than basketball, and Tobias Harris gets that.

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