So much of Monday's California Classic summer league opener for the Kings was about what to expect from Harry Giles.
The forward from Duke spent his first season rehabbing from knee injuries while teammates and coaches raved about his work in practices. Since those sessions aren't open to the media, all that reporters and fans had to go on was the team's word.
Giles made his debut against the Los Angeles Lakers at Golden 1 Center. He finished with 13 points and three rebounds in a 98-93 victory.
Here are three takeaways from Giles' first NBA action:
Defense, defense, defense
Giles was said to be an explosive athlete and that showed in his defensive activity.