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3 Reasons Harry Giles Will Be With The Sacramento Kings Next Season

By Rafe Wong

SACRAMENTO, CA - APRIL 7: Harry Giles #20 of the Sacramento Kings wears a jersey belonging to General Manager Vlade Divac during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans on April 7, 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 - APRIL 7: Harry Giles #20 of the Sacramento Kings wears a jersey belonging to General Manager Vlade Divac during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans on April 7, 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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DETROIT, MI – JANUARY 19: Harry Giles #20 of the Sacramento Kings dunks the ball against the Detroit Pistons on January 19, 2019 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. 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 License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI – JANUARY 19: Harry Giles #20 of the Sacramento Kings dunks the ball against the Detroit Pistons on January 19, 2019 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. 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 License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Reason #1: Harry Can Finally Defeat The Injury Demons

Although Harry has not been impressive during his time with the Kings, he is still young and has incredible potential. Harry’s skillset cannot be questioned. As a man that stands close to seven feet tall, he moves like a guard, is a playmaker on the offensive end, and can be an agitator defensively.

There is no doubt that Harry is a good basketball player, but health has held him back from showcasing his skills consistently. Going back to his high school days, Giles has suffered gruesome injuries to his knees which have sidelined the three-year pro for most of his career. Even after having an offseason to rest and recover, Giles’ body continues to fail him as he has another lower-body injury which has prevented him to play this season.

Although the health of Harry has been unreliable so far, there is still time for him to prove to Sacramento that he can be trusted. Once he becomes healthy enough to play, he cannot have any more setbacks. He has to play the rest of the way so he can prove to Vlade Divac and the company that they can bank on him for the majority of games.

The chances of Harry instantly staying healthy are steep, but still possible. I think everyone can agree that if he can be trusted with his health, the Kings would want him on board for the long haul.

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