Josh Giddey's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Josh Giddey. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.