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. Notably, he holds the record for being the youngest player in NBA history to achieve a triple-double. He also distinguished himself by becoming the first rookie since Oscar Robertson in 1961 to record three consecutive triple-doubles. He was traded to the Bulls for Alex Caruso in 2024.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

April 2019: Australian Under-18 Championship Victory

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

2019: FIBA Under-17 Oceania Championship Gold Medal

In 2019, Josh Giddey represented Australia at the FIBA Under-17 Oceania Championship in New Caledonia, leading his team to a gold medal. He averaged 16.4 points, 7.4 rebounds, and five assists per game and was named to the All-Star Five.

February 2020: Australia National Team Debut

On February 23, 2020, Josh Giddey debuted for the Australia national basketball team during 2021 FIBA Asia Cup qualification, recording 11 points, six assists, and three rebounds in a win against Hong Kong. He became the youngest player to play for the senior team since Ben Simmons in 2013.

March 2020: Signs with Adelaide 36ers

On March 12, 2020, Josh Giddey signed with the Adelaide 36ers of the National Basketball League (NBL) as part of the league's Next Stars program.

2020: Tokyo Olympics Emergency Player

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

April 2021: Declares for NBA Draft

In April 2021, Josh Giddey declared for the 2021 NBA draft.

April 2021: Youngest Australian NBL Triple-Double

On April 26, 2021, Josh Giddey recorded a triple-double in a game against the New Zealand Breakers, becoming the youngest Australian in NBL history to achieve this milestone.

December 2021: Scoreless Double-Double

On December 26, 2021, Josh Giddey recorded a rare scoreless double-double with ten assists and ten rebounds in a win against the New Orleans Pelicans.

2021: NBA Draft Selection

In 2021, Josh Giddey was selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder with the sixth overall pick in the NBA draft.

January 2022: Youngest NBA Triple-Double

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

2022: Sister plays for Southern Nazarene University

In 2022, Josh Giddey's sister, Hannah, played forward for two years for the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles, and then played the 2022–23 season for Southern Nazarene University in Bethany, Oklahoma.

January 2023: 1,000 Points, 700 Rebounds, 500 Assists Milestone

On January 10, 2023, Josh Giddey reached 1,000 points, 700 rebounds, and 500 assists in his first 100 career NBA games, joining a select group of players.

November 2023: Accusations of Improper Relationship

In November 2023, Josh Giddey was accused by an anonymous social media user of having an improper relationship with an underage girl when Giddey was 19 years old. The NBA opened an investigation, and the Newport Beach Police Department also conducted an investigation. The girl's family retained lawyer Gloria Allred.

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. He was recognized as the FIBA Basketball World Cup Rising Star.

January 2024: Triple-Double on 100% 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, while shooting 100% from the field. This feat marked the first time in NBA history that a player has posted a triple-double on 100% field-goal accuracy in under 25 minutes.

January 2024: No Charges Filed in Improper Relationship Investigation

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

May 2024: NBA Closes Investigation with No Findings

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

June 2024: Trade to Chicago Bulls

On June 21, 2024, Josh Giddey was traded to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for guard Alex Caruso.

December 2024: Multiple Triple-Doubles for the Bulls

In December 2024, Josh Giddey recorded multiple triple-doubles for the Chicago Bulls. On December 2, he put up a triple-double with 20 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists in a win against the Brooklyn Nets, and on December 28, he achieved another with 23 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists in a win against the Milwaukee Bucks, marking him as the first Bulls player since Jimmy Butler to record multiple triple-double games in a single season.