The Los Angeles Lakers recently made a surprising move by signing veteran center Harry Giles III to a two-way contract. Giles, a 6'11" center, was a former first-round pick out of Duke in 2017. Despite his limited playing time, Giles signed a one-season deal with the Lakers, giving him the opportunity to become a restricted free agent in the offseason.
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The goal for Giles is to demonstrate his skills and potentially secure a spot on an NBA roster for the next season. He will need to step up his performance, especially in the event of an injury to a key player, to prove his value to the team.
Since joining the NBA, Giles has played for four different franchises over four seasons, with his most recent stint being with the Brooklyn Nets before signing with the Lakers.
On a different note, Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell has been vocal about how criticism and public humiliation have fueled his drive and determination on the court. Russell, a former No. 2 overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, has faced heavy criticism throughout his career, especially after being traded by the Lakers in 2017.
Magic Johnson, the former Lakers president, publicly criticized Russell for the lack of leadership and performance during his time with the team. Even as recent as last year, Russell was berated for his poor performance in the Western Conference Finals while playing for the Lakers.
Despite the setbacks and criticisms, Russell showed his resilience and talent by scoring 44 points in a game against the Milwaukee Bucks. He expressed his gratitude towards his critics for pushing him to become the player he is today, highlighting the transformation from public humiliation to becoming a 'killer' on the court.
By acknowledging his critics and using their negativity as motivation, Russell has proven that he can thrive under pressure and rise to
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