History of Josh Giddey in Timeline
Josh Giddey is an Australian professional basketball player currently playing for the Chicago Bulls in the NBA. Drafted sixth overall by the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2021, Giddey quickly gained recognition for his exceptional court vision, passing ability, and all-around game. He holds the record for the youngest player in NBA history to achieve a triple-double. Notably, Giddey also replicated a feat last accomplished by Oscar Robertson in 1961 by recording three consecutive triple-doubles as a rookie. He was traded to the Chicago Bulls in 2024.
April 2019: U-18 Championship Win
In April 2019, Josh Giddey led VIC Metro to the title at the Australian Under-18 Championships, averaging 20 points, 8.3 rebounds and six assists per game.
2019: FIBA U-17 Oceania Championship
In 2019, Giddey led his team to a gold medal in the FIBA Under-17 Oceania Championship and was named to the All-Star Five.
February 2020: Debut for Australia National Team
In February 2020, Josh Giddey debuted for the Australia national basketball team during the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup qualification.
March 2020: Signed with Adelaide 36ers
In March 2020, Josh Giddey signed with the Adelaide 36ers of the NBL, becoming the first Australian player in the Next Stars program.
2020: Emergency Player for Olympics
In 2020, Giddey was selected as one of three emergency players for the Australian basketball team for the Tokyo Olympics.
April 2021: Youngest Australian to Record a Triple-Double
In April 2021, Giddey recorded a triple-double, making him the youngest Australian in NBL history to achieve this milestone.
April 2021: Declared for the NBA Draft
In April 2021, Josh Giddey declared for the 2021 NBA draft.
December 2021: Scoreless Double-Double
In December 2021, Josh Giddey became the second player in NBA history to record a scoreless double-double.
2021: Drafted into the NBA
In 2021, Josh Giddey was drafted by the Oklahoma City Thunder as the sixth overall pick.
January 2022: Youngest Player to Record a Triple-Double
In January 2022, Josh Giddey became the youngest player ever to record a triple-double in the NBA.
2022: Sister's College Basketball Career
In 2022, Giddey's sister, Hannah, played forward for the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles.
January 2023: Joins Elite Company
In January 2023, Giddey reached 1,000 points, 700 rebounds, and 500 assists in his first 100 career games, joining a select group of NBA players.
November 2023: Allegations of Improper Relationship
In November 2023, Josh Giddey was accused of having an improper relationship with an underage girl, leading to investigations by the NBA and Newport Beach Police Department.
2023: FIBA World Cup Rising Star
In 2023, Josh Giddey represented Australia in the FIBA World Cup, averaging 19.4 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and was recognized as the FIBA Basketball World Cup Rising Star.
January 2024: Triple-Double on 100% FG
On January 11, 2024, Giddey became the first NBA player to achieve a triple-double on 100% field goal percentage in under 25 minutes.
January 2024: No Charges Filed in Investigation
On January 17, 2024, the Newport Beach Police Department announced that Josh Giddey would not face charges due to lack of corroborating evidence.
May 2024: NBA Closes Investigation
In May 2024, the NBA closed its investigation, concurring with the police investigation's conclusion that they were "unable to corroborate any criminal activity" by Josh Giddey.
June 2024: Traded to Chicago Bulls
On June 21, 2024, Josh Giddey was traded to the Chicago Bulls.
December 2024: Triple-Double vs Nets and Bucks
In December 2024, Giddey achieved triple-doubles against both the Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks, becoming the first Bulls player since Jimmy Butler to record multiple triple-doubles in a season.
