The Kings had been on the tour for more than two hours when rookie Harry Giles’ voice perked up with pride.
He had a personal connection to the display on legendary basketball coach Clarence “Big House” Gaines at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture.
Giles’ father, Harry Giles Jr., played for Gaines at Winston-Salem State University, and he made sure anyone within earshot knew.
During their day off Sunday before facing the Washington Wizards, the Kings made an excursion to the museum, which has had over 3 million visitors since opening last September.