Harry Giles admits he was a little nervous when he woke up to a text telling him that his name came up in a TMZ video.
To his relief, the Kings’ 20-year-old rookie realized the tabloid news website’s video featured teammate Willie Cauley-Stein telling reporters on Monday that Giles will be NBA Rookie of the Year.
Giles, who missed last season while recovering from knee injuries, said he expects the same after devoting hours in the weight room and on the practice court in preparation for summer league.
“I’m just trying to go out there and have some fun, compete and just go out there with an edge and a chip on my shoulder, and I think if I go out there with that, it will take care of itself,” Giles said after Saturday’s minicamp practice.