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 made a name for himself by becoming the youngest player in NBA history to achieve a triple-double. His exceptional passing ability and court vision led him to become the first rookie since Oscar Robertson to record three consecutive triple-doubles. He was traded to the Chicago Bulls in 2024.

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1961: Oscar Robertson's triple-doubles

In 1961, Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson recorded consecutive triple-doubles, a feat that Josh Giddey later replicated as a rookie in his NBA career.

1994: Reference to last Quadruple Double

December 2024, it was mentioned that the last quadruple-double in basketball was achieved in 1994, referencing the rarity of such an event.

1996: Reference to 1996-97 Bulls season

In October of 2025, Giddey led the Bulls to their first 5-0 start since the 1996-97 season, when they achieved similar success.

October 10, 2002: Birth of Josh Giddey

On October 10, 2002, Joshua James Giddey was born in Melbourne, Australia, to professional basketball players Kim and Warrick Giddey.

2013: Reference to Ben Simmons' Debut

In February 2020, Giddey became the youngest player to play for the senior team since Ben Simmons in 2013

April 2019: Australian Under-18 Championships

In April 2019, at the Australian Under-18 Championships, Josh Giddey led VIC Metro to the title, averaging 20 points, 8.3 rebounds, and six assists per game.

2019: FIBA Under-17 Oceania Championship

In 2019, Josh Giddey represented Australia at the FIBA Under-17 Oceania Championship, leading his team to a gold medal and earning a spot on the All-Star Five.

January 2020: Torneo Junior Ciutat de L'Hospitalet MVP

In January 2020, Josh Giddey earned the MVP honors at the Torneo Junior Ciutat de L'Hospitalet in Barcelona, helping the NBA Global Academy win the tournament.

February 2020: Debut for Australia national basketball team

In February 2020, Josh Giddey debuted for the Australia national basketball team during the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup qualification, contributing 11 points and six assists in a win against Hong Kong.

March 2020: Signs with Adelaide 36ers

In March 2020, Josh Giddey signed with the Adelaide 36ers of the National Basketball League (NBL) as part of the Next Stars program, becoming the first Australian player in the program.

2020: Selection as emergency player for Tokyo Olympics

In 2020, Josh Giddey was selected as one of the emergency players for the Australian basketball team at the Tokyo Olympics after being among the final cuts from the main roster.

April 2021: Declared for the 2021 NBA draft

In April 2021, Josh Giddey declared for the 2021 NBA draft, with projections placing him as a potential lottery pick.

April 2021: Youngest Australian with NBL Triple-Double

On April 26, 2021, Josh Giddey became the youngest Australian in NBL history to record a triple-double, achieving 12 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in a game against the New Zealand Breakers.

December 2021: NBA Western Conference Rookie of the Month

In December 2021, Josh Giddey was named the NBA Western Conference Rookie of the Month for games played in December, recognizing his outstanding performance as a rookie.

2021: NBA Draft

In 2021, Josh Giddey was selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder with the sixth overall pick in the NBA draft, marking a significant milestone in his career.

2021: FIBA Asia Cup qualification

In February 2020, Josh Giddey debuted for the Australia national basketball team during the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup qualification, where he helped Australia defeat Hong Kong.

January 2022: Youngest NBA player with triple-double

On January 2, 2022, Josh Giddey became the youngest player ever to record a triple-double in the NBA, achieving this milestone with 17 points, 14 assists, and 13 rebounds in a game against the Dallas Mavericks.

2022: Sister's College Basketball Career

In 2022, Josh Giddey's sister, Hannah, played forward for the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles.

January 2023: Joins elite company in NBA history

On January 10, 2023, Josh Giddey reached 1,000 points, 700 rebounds, and 500 assists in his first 100 career games, joining Luka Dončić, Ben Simmons, and Grant Hill in NBA history.

November 2023: Allegations of improper relationship

In November 2023, Josh Giddey faced allegations of an improper relationship with an underage girl, leading to an NBA investigation and involvement of the 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 with perfect field-goal accuracy

On January 11, 2024, Josh Giddey achieved a triple-double with 13 points, 10 rebounds, and 12 assists in just 22 minutes against the Portland Trail Blazers, becoming the first NBA player to do so with 100% field-goal accuracy in under 25 minutes.

January 2024: Investigation closed with no charges

On January 17, 2024, the Newport Beach Police Department announced that Josh Giddey would not face charges regarding allegations of an improper relationship due to lack of corroborating evidence.

May 2024: NBA closes investigation

On May 23, 2024, the NBA closed its investigation into Josh Giddey, concurring with the police's conclusion that they were "unable to corroborate any criminal activity".

June 2024: Trade to the Chicago Bulls

On June 21, 2024, Josh Giddey was traded to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for guard Alex Caruso, marking a new chapter in his NBA career.

December 2024: Triple-Double Performance

In December 2024, Josh Giddey achieved multiple triple-doubles, including a performance on December 2nd with 20 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists against the Brooklyn Nets, and another on December 28th with 23 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists against the Milwaukee Bucks.