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2017 NBA Draft: 5 best fits for Duke Blue Devils’ Harry Giles

Mar 11, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Harry Giles (1) celebrates after defeating against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the ACC Conference Tournament Final at Barclays Center. Duke Blue Devils won 75-69. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 11, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Harry Giles (1) celebrates after defeating against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the ACC Conference Tournament Final at Barclays Center. Duke Blue Devils won 75-69. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 10, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Harry Giles (1) reacts during the second half of an ACC Conference Tournament game against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 10, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Harry Giles (1) reacts during the second half of an ACC Conference Tournament game against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

Oklahoma City Thunder

Enes Kanter will likely no longer be with the Thunder next season, and a backup center who can also play power forward is Oklahoma City’s No. 1 need in the draft.

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Giles, who played little in college, is an unknown and could be a diamond in the rough when OKC gets its chance to make a selection. Even more importantly, is that he can immediately play a factor from off the bench in games where Russell Westbrook so desperately needs the bench to keep the game close.