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Sacramento Kings: 3 Ways For Harry Giles To Break Out

By Rafe Wong

SACRAMENTO, CA - MARCH 19: Harry Giles #20 of the Sacramento Kings looks on during the game against the Brooklyn Nets on March 19, 2019 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - MARCH 19: Harry Giles #20 of the Sacramento Kings looks on during the game against the Brooklyn Nets on March 19, 2019 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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SACRAMENTO, CA – JANUARY 5: Harry Giles #20 of the Sacramento Kings defends against the Golden State Warriors on January 5, 2019 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA – JANUARY 5: Harry Giles #20 of the Sacramento Kings defends against the Golden State Warriors on January 5, 2019 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Goal #1: Be A Defensive Asset

One of Harry Giles’ best qualities on the court is his physicality. Even though he is considered an undersized player, it did not faze him from being someone who is down to bump his opponents around on both ends of the court, especially on the defensive end.

Last season, Giles showed he can give his opponents fits on defense with his physicality and athleticism which few guys did on the purple and white. I think striving to become a great defender for the Sacramento Kings will give Harry his niche with the squad. He has the physical tools to be an elite defender and he showcased the motivation last season to be efficient as well.

Plus, Harry has gained some serious muscle this summer which could be a nightmare for any opponent that has the assignment of handling him in games.

The Kings do have some good defenders on their team, but not many of them come from the team’s young core. For Harry to prove to Vlade Divac and company that he deserves to be part of the franchise’s young core of players, he should make defense a main focus this season and beyond.

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