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United States Harry Giles III is a professional basketball player recognized for his contributions as a forward-center. He has played for various teams across the NBA and internationally, demonstrating his skills on the court.
During his hiatus from the NBA in the 2022-23 season, Giles ventured into the trucking industry, founding Lee G Logistics LLC.
He is a co-founder of the clothing line, Stay Ready.
He is a co-founder of the production company, One Eighty Media.
Harry Giles III, born on April 22, 1998, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, developed into a notable basketball talent from a young age. His high school career at Wesleyan Christian Academy showcased his potential, where he averaged 12.5 points and 9.5 rebounds per game as a freshman, contributing to a NCISAA 3A State Championship in 2013. Despite missing his sophomore year due to a knee injury, Giles returned to earn Co-MVP honors at the Under Armour Elite 24 game in 2014, and in his junior year, he led Wesleyan Christian to a 30-5 record and a state championship appearance, averaging 23.9 points and 12.5 rebounds per game. He was rated a five-star recruit and the No. 1 overall prospect for the Class of 2016 by ESPN.
He committed to Duke University, where he recovered from another knee injury to make his college debut in December 2016. At Duke, Giles played in 26 games, averaging 3.9 points and 3.8 rebounds, contributing to ACC Tournament wins before declaring for the 2017 NBA Draft. He was drafted 20th overall by the Portland Trail Blazers, with his rights subsequently traded to the Sacramento Kings. Giles spent three seasons with the Kings before moving to the Portland Trail Blazers in 2020 and later played for the Agua Caliente Clippers. After a brief period out of the NBA, he signed with the Brooklyn Nets in 2023 and then the Los Angeles Lakers in 2024. Most recently, he played for the Shanxi Loongs in the Chinese Basketball Association.
Throughout his career, Giles has also represented the United States in international competitions, earning three gold medals, including the 2015 FIBA U19 World Championship, where he was named to the All-Tournament Team. His journey reflects a sustained effort to perform at the professional level following a successful high school and collegiate career, adapting to various team environments while maintaining his commitment to basketball.
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