The NBA career of Harry Giles thus far may have been shorter than most expected, but the former first-round pick in the 2017 NBA draft appears to be more than ready for a comeback opportunity.
It was first revealed Giles would hold a private workout for NBA teams in Las Vegas on Monday during the 2023 NBA Summer League by Turner Sports’ Chris Haynes. Following the workout, there hasn't been a ton of chatter yet surrounding potential interest, but on Tuesday, Haynes released the footage of Giles's workout, and it was impressive, to say the least.
Footage of Harry Giles III private workout in Las Vegas in front of a dozen or so NBA scouts and executives. pic.twitter.com/EQczURh8eZ
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) July 11, 2023
Giles, who's only 25 currently, showcased a wide-range of skills he put on display while at Duke and at times during his short NBA career, which has spanned three years with two different teams so far. Needless to say, fans were hopping aboard the bandwagon quickly in an effort to call for Giles to get another shot in the league, as many walked away impressed with the video.
Man I still believe in this dude. One do the best playmaking bigs. Super underrated. Very crisp passer and can get up and move.
— Raymond BT🔥 (@Raymond__BT) July 11, 2023
Get him back in the league, man.
— Charlie Walton (@CharlieWaltonMN) July 11, 2023
He has the potential to do at least do what Bobby Portis does
— Megarron Hart (@megarron) July 11, 2023
Soooooo, he can ball. Who’s gettin him?
— Play The Song! (@HereComeThe6ers) July 11, 2023
One of the best high school players I’ve ever seen hands down, needs another chance in the league frfr
— Commanders Fan Account (@LandonMcClure13) July 11, 2023
NGL he looks like he’s improved a lot in his game. I want the Kings to bring him back on a vet minimum behind Sabonis
— Beamin (@Tsunamii_Szn) July 11, 2023
Giles was drafted by the Kings with the No. 20 pick in 2017 and played in 58 games as a rookie, averaging 14.1 minutes, 7.0 points, 3.8 rebounds and shooting 50.3% from the field. He essentially replicated those numbers in year two while in Sacramento at a slightly more effective rate, shooting 55.4% and averaging 6.9 points, 4.1 rebounds and 14.5 minutes per game while drawing 17 starts over 46 appearances.
Giles’s most recent stop in his NBA career to this point was with the Trail Blazers in 2020–21, where he saw very little floor time (9.2 minutes per game) and averaged just 2.8 points and 3.5 rebounds per game.
