76ers Forward Tobias Harris Plays Hoops With New York Kids

PHILADELPHIA — Some kids in New York got a rare opportunity this week when Philadelphia 76ers star forward Tobias Harris brought his basketball camp to a community center in Westbury, New York.

Harris' School of Business Basketball Camps aim to give professional advice to youth basketball players who want a "competitive edge." The camps, which are open to campers of all ages, are meant to be a fun and engaging way to learn the fundamentals of the sport. Attendees are put through basketball drills and get to shoot hoops and learn directly from Harris.

Harris went to Half Hollow Hills High School in Dix Hills and Long Island Lutheran Middle & High School in Brookville. Photos posted on social media showed him playing with some kids at the camp, including one posted by Instagram user trav_cuervo that showed a smiling young child Thursday. The post said "this picture right here means the most."

"For @tobiasharris to literally be at his own camp everyday and all day just shows how much of a humble guy he is," the post said. "I know a bunch of NBA superstars that host a $400 camp for one week and MIGHT come for one day to see the kids. Tobias hosts his own camp at my job that is FREE for the kids and he’s literally there EVERYDAY."

Another Instagram post by user pys_247 called Harris one of the most genuine and down-to-Earth people he's ever met.

"The guy is at camp everyday connecting with everybody," the post said. "Making sure we're working hard and having fun. Solid dude."

A spokeswoman for the town of North Hempstead told Patch the camp began Monday and ends Thursday. About 80 kids attended, primarily younger children, she said.

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Always good competing against the bro reminiscing about high school days at #LongIslandlutheran pushing one another each and everyday in practice making each other better and better! #NYstatechamps
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• Having a great time at the @tobiasharris camp #T12. One of the most down to earth, genuine NBA players you'll ever meet. The guy is at camp everyday connecting with everybody. Making sure we're working hard and having fun. Solid dude @finessepapii thanks for capturing these moments #tobiasharriscamp #t12 #nike #perfectyourskills247 #westbury #longisland #newyork
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