The biggest takeaway for the Portland Trail Blazers from NBA Preseason 2020 comes at an unexpected position. Despite acquiring Enes Kanter in a high-profile move during the offseason, the Blazers might find that Harry Giles III makes sense as the first center off the bench when the regular season begins.
Following Portland’s first two preseason games, Giles averaged 18.5 points, 13.5 rebounds, 2.5 steals, and 1.5 blocks. He combined flashy plays with stellar passing and boundless energy. Again, it’s just two preseason games (against the Kings, too), but what Giles showed in those two games was enough to get people excited.