Josh Giddey is a professional basketball player from Melbourne, Australia, who plays for the Chicago Bulls in the NBA as of November 2024. Born on October 10, 2002, he started his professional journey in his home country with the Adelaide 36ers in the National Basketball League (NBL). During his single season with the 36ers in 2020-21, Giddey made an immediate impact. He averaged 10.9 points, 7.6 assists, and 7.3 rebounds in 28 games, earning the NBL Rookie of the Year award. His performance caught the attention of NBA scouts, leading to his selection as the sixth overall pick in the first round by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2021 NBA Draft.
In the NBA, Giddey quickly set records. At 19, he became the youngest player in NBA history to record a triple-double. This accomplishment helped him earn a spot on the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in 2022. Throughout his three seasons with the Thunder, Giddey maintained consistent production. He played in all 210 games as a starter, averaging 13.9 points, 5.7 assists, and 7.3 rebounds per game. In June 2024, the Thunder traded him to the Chicago Bulls for Alex Caruso. Giddey has also represented Australia in international competitions. He won a gold medal at the 2019 FIBA Under-17 Oceania Championship and was named to the All-Star Five. At just 17, he became the youngest player since Ben Simmons to play for Australia's senior national team. His international experience includes playing in the 2023 FIBA World Cup. One of his unique NBA achievements came when he joined Norm Van Lier as only the second player in league history to record a double-double without scoring a point, collecting ten rebounds and ten assists in a single game.
Josh Giddey Injury History
Since being drafted sixth overall in the 2021 NBA Draft, Josh Giddey has maintained remarkable durability, facing only one significant injury.
As per Spotrac, these are all the injuries Josh Giddey has faced as of November 2024.
DATE | INJURY | Games Missed |
|---|---|---|
11/5/24 | Illness | 1 |
9/30/24 | Ankle | 1 |
12/22/23 | Ankle | 1 |
12/17/22 | Illness | 2 |
10/25/22 | Ankle | 3 |
2/25/22 | Hip | 23 |
12/28/21 | Health Protocols | 3 |
12/1/21 | Illness | 2 |
Major Injuries Josh Giddey Sustained in the NBA
Hip Injury
In February 2022, during his rookie season with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Giddey encountered a hip injury that ended his season early.
The injury, described as "tricky and unpredictable" by Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault, forced Giddey to miss the final month of the 2021-22 season. Despite this setback, Giddey had already made his mark in NBA history, becoming the youngest player to record a triple-double and achieving three consecutive triple-doubles as a teenager, according to ESPN.
Beyond this hip injury, Giddey has demonstrated exceptional durability, consistently staying healthy and available for his team throughout his NBA career.
FAQs on Josh Giddey
A. Josh Giddey plays for the Chicago Bulls in the NBA as of November 2024.
A. Josh Giddey plays for the Point Guard/Shooting Guard in the NBA.
A. Josh Giddey averages 12.3 points, 6.4 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game in the 2023-24 season.
A. Josh Giddey was drafted by Oklahoma City Thunder, 1st round (6th pick, 6th overall), 2021 NBA Draft.
