Alright, hoop heads, buckle up! We’ve got some juicy updates on Harry Giles and his journey back to the hardwood.
Homecoming for Harry
So, guess who’s back in town? Harry Giles is heading to the Charlotte Hornets on a one-year deal. His agent, Daniel Hazan, spilled the beans to Shams Charania. For those keeping score at home, Giles is a Duke alum and a North Carolina native. Talk about a homecoming!
From Draft Day Drama to ACL Recovery
Flashback to 2017: Giles was picked 20th overall by the Blazers but was quickly shipped off to the Kings for Zach Collins. Unfortunately, he had to sit out his rookie season due to ACL surgery. Bummer, right? But hey, the guy’s got resilience.
Per @ShamsCharania, the Charlotte Hornets have signed Harry Giles III to a one-year contract.
โ /r/CharlotteHornets (@HornetsReddit)
Stats and Highlights: The Rollercoaster Ride
Giles has had his ups and downs. Through 165 games, he’s averaged 5.4 points, 3.5 boards, and 1.1 dimes per game. Not too shabby, but not exactly All-Star numbers either. His best season? That would be his rookie year with the Kings, where he dropped 7.0 points and 1.5 assists per game. And let’s not forget that career-high 23-point explosion against the Magic in 2020. Dude was on fire!
New Faces in Charlotte
Now, Giles joins a Hornets squad featuring Nick Richards and Mark Williams. Last season, he had a rough go, bouncing between the Nets and Lakers, averaging just 2.4 points and 1.3 rebounds. Brooklyn cut him loose in February, and the Lakers picked him up on a two-way deal in March.
I think Giles still has untapped potential. Lakers coach Darvin Ham saw it too, saying, โObviously, heโs a really good young player… I feel like he still has a ton of upside.โ Let’s hope Charlotte can unlock that potential.
Speaking of trades, did you catch that wild Curry rumor? Anyway, back to Giles. The Hornets are coming off a brutal 21-61 season. Can Giles help turn things around? Only time will tell.
So, what do you think? Will Harry Giles make a splash in Charlotte, or is this just another stop on his NBA journey? Drop your thoughts below!
