Harris was the D-League player of the week after averaging 34.3 points and 14 boards in three games.

This guy shouldn’t be in the D-League.

Sorry.

Rio Grande Valley Vipers forward Michael Harris should be in the NBA.

Now he’s a little undersized for a power player at 6-foot-6 and 236 pounds, but he’s diesel and was flexing his muscle all night in leading the Vipers (16-6) to a 110-88 victory against the Erie BayHawks (10-14) at Tullio Arena.

The Harris line: 34 points. 10 rebounds. Shot 10-of-11 from the line.

So I had to ask him after the game why is he in the D-League.

Had to.

“I can’t control that part,” Harris said. “I’ve been there once. Things are looking good. The only thing I can do is keep contributing and helping the team win. I think the rest should speak for itself.”

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Mike Harris is averaging 27.1 points for Rio Grande Valley heading into Friday night's game at Erie.

Rio Grande Valley Vipers (15-6) at Erie BayHawks (10-13)
Today, 7 p.m.; at Tullio Arena
On the air: WJET-AM/1400, www.nba.com/dleague (live stream)

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The Erie BayHawks (8-12) may have just found their groove.

They’ve won four of their last five games, scored 100 points in three of their last four games and showed the ability to close out an opponent in Wednesday night’s 109-97 win against Fort Wayne.

However, none of those wins have come against a team that currently has a winning record. Erie beat Reno (6-12), Los Angeles (7-8) and Fort Wayne (8-12) twice.

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