Following a promising regular season that included Joel Embiid winning the MVP, the Philadelphia 76ers had another disappointing ending, falling short in the playoffs compared to their expectations.

Despite being contenders, they continue to struggle in the postseason. The 76ers formed a formidable Big Three with Embiid, James Harden and Tobias Harris. However, they could be losing two of these stars with Harden as the most likely considering he is becoming a free agent.

In their most recent playoff run, Philadelphia lost to the Boston Celtics despite having a home game to close the series being up 3-2. That’s why Harris’ trade talks gained force lately. The player recently mentioned he felt disrespected by some fans in these types of discussions.

Tobias Harris addresses trade talks

Harris was already defended by his father last week with a huge statement. Torell, who is also the player’s agent, said that the team has been using his son poorly. But now it was his time for Tobias to fire back at the critics, especially to some fans who want him out of Philadelphia.

“Trade speculation, you know, casual Sixers fans, they’ll trade for a Crumbl cookie. But at the end of the day, they have to realize, you are not getting a 6’9” forward who can shoot 40% from three, guard other teams’ best player, shoot, post-up, drive, play 70-plus games a year”, Harris said via NBCSPhilly.

Harris expanded his thoughts on the 76ers’ chances of winning a title: “I believe we have the right talent to be a championship team, and we have the right pieces and the right culture. Every year in the NBA, teams shake up. And sometimes, the teams that stay together and build their culture, build their chemistry, those are the ones that prevail. I’m excited to come back, bring this group back, add a few pieces that help us out as a whole team and be ready to win”.

There was another sour ending for the Philadelphia 76ers. Following a promising regular season that included Joel Embiid winning the MVP, the team formerly coached by Doc Rivers fell too early in the playoffs compared to their expectations.

Philadelphia formed a Big Three, completed by James Harden and Tobias Harris. Led by Embiid’s stellar performances, they have been seen as contenders for a long time. However, the postseason is where they can’t thrive.

What made their last run even more dramatic was that they were one win away from reaching the Eastern Conference Finals. They were up 3-2 against the Boston Celtics, playing Game 6 at home. The elimination prompted some strong words from Harris’ father.

Tobias Harris’ father calls out the 76ers and Doc Rivers

Harris was traded to the 76ers in the middle of the 2018-2019 season after a good stint with the Los Angeles Clippers. He has become an importance player in the starting lineup for Philadelphia, but his father/agent had some bad comments. Despite not mentioning the coach, Rivers was part of the criticism considering he mentioned how poorly the team has been utilizing him.

“Tobias is an assassin scorer. Nobody in the league can stop him. Even when he was with the Clippers, he was an assassin scorer and the Pistons traded him for Blake Griffin. People were like ‘Aww, we’re just tanking now’, but he led them to the playoffs and then they traded him because they were got too good”, Torrel Harris said in an interview with the “Business of Sports” podcast.

However, his description of Tobias’ time in the 76ers was even more bold. “Ever since they traded him to the Sixers, they put him in the corner. They didn’t utilize him. He was not a priority in their offense and that’s kind of frustrating because if you’re a kick-butt player…you don’t want to be in the corner twiddling your thumb”.

“There was a stretch Embiid and Harden didn’t play for 15 games. He led the team and averaged over 25 points. Then they come back, ‘OK, well you gotta go back in the corner’. In the playoffs against Brooklyn, Tobias led them in that whole series. When they need him, he performs. Tobias is such a professional. He says ‘Hey, I’ll just do what they asked me to do. That’s what they want to do. I’m not gonna frown I’m not gonna complain. I’m a team guy’. Tobias, all about wanting to win a championship”, Tobias’ father explained regarding his son’s role.

While one could argue that athletes are making way too much money, that’s not for us to debate here. If anything, most of them actually prove their worth on the hardwood on a nightly basis.

Other players, however, are making a bunch-load of cash but that doesn’t reflect on their play. This is why today, we’re going to talk about the 5 most overpaid NBA players in the 2021-22 season.

The 5 Most Overpaid Players In The NBA

5. Rudy Gobert

Rudy Gobert’s defenders will argue how much of an impact he makes as arim protector and they’re right to some degree. But he’s completely unplayable in the playoffs and it shows year after year. Rival teams stretch the floor and he simply can guard the perimeter.

Gobert is making $41 million per year to sit on the bench or hurt his team in the postseason. He’s a great shot-blocker and a solid rebounder but he’s a dying breed in today’s NBA. The Utah Jazz will regret that contract when the time to blow the roster up comes.

4. Russell Westbrook

Just like Gobert, Russell Westbrook did make enough merits to get a big contract. But in all honesty, the Oklahoma City Thunder signed him to that massive contract as a thank you for staying put after Kevin Durant left.

Westbrook just made$41,358,814 to brick shots and be a defensive liability all season long. The Los Angeles Lakers will look to trade him or waive and stretch him. He’ll join the fifth team in five years.

3. Tobias Harris

Tobias Harris draws more criticism than he deserves but it’s hard to blame the fans. I mean, one would expect a significantly better production coming from a player making a whopping$36,000,000 million per year.

Harris is the fourth-best player in the Philadelphia 76ers’ starting lineup. He’s a solid role player who goes cold from time to time, and it’s just hard to justify that salary. Also, good luck trying to move that contract without giving up at least a first-round pick.

2. Kristaps Porzingis

Remember when people called Kristaps Porzingis a unicorn? Yeah, good times. Now, he might as well get that distinction because he’s never seen. Porzingis is getting$31,650,600, yet he hasn’t played 60 games since his rookie season.

Porzingis wanted out of the New York Knicks and then didn’t like playing with Luka Doncic. He was dealt to the Washington Wizards and did average 22 points per game in the nation’s capital, but he’s just too injury-prone to be making that much money.

1. John Wall

John Wall signed one of the worst contracts in major sports history. Even by the time he got that massive extension, people around the league wondered whether he should make more money than every other top-tier PG in the league.

Now, he just made$42,782,880 to sit on the bench for a full season. He’s played 41, 32, 0, 40, and 0 games in a season since 2017. The worst part about it is that he’s still got one year and$47,366,760 left in his contract.

Can LeBron win his fifth title? Can James Harden give the Nets their championship? Will Stephen Curry bring the Warriors back to the forefront? All these questions will be answered in the upcoming NBA season.

With all its star power, NBA fans ask themselves, who are the highest paid players in the league? We have that list as we countdown the 25 highest paid NBA players for the 2021-2022 season.

25.Nikola Jokic -$31,579,390

The NBA’s 2021 regular season MVP comes in at number25 on the list, but Nikola Jokić is looking to be number 1 in all of the NBA fans heart. Jokić was magic in 2020/21, with 26 points per game, 10.8 rebounds, and 8.3 assists. Can he go double or nothing this season?

24. Devin Booker – $31,650,600

Devin Booker is a solid shooting guard and a two-time All-Star in the last two seasons, Booker had 25 points per game last year with 4 rebounds and 4 assists for a solid short season with the Suns.

23. Karl-Anthony Towns – $31,650,600

Two-time NBA All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns comes in at number 23as one of the league’s top paid players. Towns has been a consistent performer for the Minnesota Timberwolves, having an average of 22.9 points per game and playing over 400 games for the franchise.

22. Kristaps Porzingis -$31,650,600

Latvian power forward Kristaps Porzingis has had a well-traveled career and joined the NBA in 2015 with the New York Knicks. Since moving to Dallas, Porzingis has kept it steady averaging 20 points per game and has improved his free throw percentage.

21. Jrue Holiday – $32,431,333

The widely veteran Jrue Holiday is coming off of a championship season with the Bucks and will look to add to that accolade this season. Holiday had 17 points per game last season with 6 assists and 4.5 rebounds, not bad.

20. Pascal Siakam – $33,003,936

Pascal Siakam is on a heavy salary for the Raptors, now entering his sixth season with the club, Siakam has earned his pay averaging 14.3 points per game, 2.7 assists, and 5.8 rebounds. Since 2019 Siakam has averaged over 20 points per game, a four-point increase.

19. Ben Simmons – $33,003,936

Under fire star player Ben Simmons comes inat number 19, and while his high salary may be a reason why some teams have not pulled the trigger on a trade, Simmons, despite the criticism, is a very good player. Averaging 15.9 points per game, 7.7 assists, but if he would listen to Doc Rivers a little more, he’d be much better.

18. Bradley Beal – $34,502,129

Like a fine wine, better with age, Bradley Beal has earned his paycheck, averaging 31 points last season, the last three seasons Bealhas been an all-star, and will enter his tenth season with the Wizards.

17. Rudy Gobert – $34,844,000

The 2017 blocks leader Rudy Gobert is a powerful center who has averaged 2.2 blocks per game and 12 points since joining the Jazz in 2013. Gobert has been a two-time All-Star and won the silver medal in Tokyo with France the last two seasons.

16. Kyrie Irving – $35,053,700

Kyrie Irving keeps on bringing it to the court, last season averaging 26 points per game with 6 assists and 4 rebounds. Irving has valuable experience, and the Nets will look to him to get that elusive NBA championship.

15. Anthony Davis – $35,361,360

Anthony Davis, when healthy, is one of the best in the NBA, a strong power forward/ center Davis only played 36 games last year but still showed his worth with an average of 21 points per game and 7.9 rebounds.

14. Khris Middleton – $35,500,000

The Bucks small forward/ shooting guard Khris Middleton has made his case, winning an NBA title and being a two-time all-star the last two seasons. Middleton had 20.4 points per game, 6 rebounds, and 5.4 assists last season.

13. Tobias Harris – $35,995,950

Journeyman Tobias Harris is now scoring for the 76ers and is as solid as it gets with an average of 16.3 points per game and 6.1 rebounds. Harris has been at his best since joining Philadelphia in 2018.

12. Jimmy Butler – $36,016,200

The face of the Miami Heat, Jimmy Butler followed up his amazing 2020 with an even better 2021. Butler will be one of the key points of attack for the Heat who look to get back to basketball’s elite.

11. Klay Thompson – $37,980,720

Three-time NBA champion Klay Thompson is still among the best in the league. The shooting guard is a five-time All-Star from 2015-2019. Now after missing two seasons, Thompson is back and is ready to show he still has it.

10. Damian Lillard – $39,344,900

The six-time All-Star and hulking point guard for the Trailblazers is well deserving of his near $40 million salary. Lillard had 28 points per game last season and looks to have an even bigger year this season.

9. Giannis Antetokounmpo – $39,344,900

Giannis Antetokounmpo is a baaaaddd man, with a 2021 to dream about that saw him win the NBA championship and NBA Finals MVP. The man is a shot master at 20.9 career points per game and hustles in defense with 9 rebounds all-time.

8. Kawhi Leonard – $39,344,900

Kawhi Leonard is a two-time NBA champion and 5-time All-Star, now the 30-year-old is showcasing his talents with the LA Clippers. Leonard already had a career year with the Clippers and followed it up with a very successful sophomore season.

7. Paul George -$39,344,970

Paul George is the other go-to man of the LA Clippers, the seven-time All-Star and 2019 steals leader is a well-balanced player, helping in defense and scoring in offense.

6. Kevin Durant – $40,918,900

Kevin Durant is just solid, what else but greatness can be expected by the 2-time champion and 11-time All-Star. The Nets are hoping to get that last drop from Durant to finally win a championship for Brooklyn.

5. LeBron James – $41,180,544

LeBron James is more than just a basketball player, he has become a cultural icon, the unquestionable face of the NBA. LeBron, like Jordan, when it is all said and done could very well be the GOAT. For now, he is magic on the court and a face for equality and change off of it. One of the top 5 all-time greats.

4. Russell Westbrook – $44,211,146

Russell Westbrook has the difficult job of being one of four players that makes more than LeBron, but hey he can handle it. Westbrook is a 9-time All-Star, a league MVP, and a gold medalist. What is he missing? That NBA ring.

3. John Wall – $44,310,840

John Wall has some very good numbers, but the third highest paid player in the NBA? Wall is good, but he has GREAT agents. Wall makes more than Westbrook, Durant, and LeBron, let that sink in.

2. James Harden – $44,310,840

When he is not trying to force a trade, James Harden is one of the best NBA players out there, the beard got his move and immediately proved his worth for the Nets. Harden had close to career numbers in Brooklyn his first season. Still, that rollercoaster ride to leave Houston was a bit much.

1. Stephen Curry – $45,780,966

The highest paid player in the league is very well deserving of his salary, a fantastic player, Curry is a highlight reel three-point shooter and dribbler. In a league that has some fantastic players, Curry is a star that transcends the court.