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