After a notable performance in the preseason, many folks around Rip City called for Harry Giles III to get more run for the Portland Trail Blazers. Aaron Fentress of the Oregonian reports that Giles appreciated the fans looking out for him as he tries to step up in the face of injuries to Jusuf Nurkic and Zach Collins.
“It’s a good feeling,” Giles said of having such fan support. “But at the same time, I just have to prepare myself here and get ready. That way I can go out there and make sure that I’m on top of what I’m doing.