Joshua “Josh” James Giddey is the rising star of Australian basketball, currently playing with the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA. Standing at 6 feet 8 inches, Giddey is one of the tallest point guards in the NBA and he is known for his remarkable playmaking abilities.
Giddey has the ability to hit quick bursts of speed and attack the paint with finesse to finish at the rim. His long arms aid him in both finishing through traffic and shooting from perimeter or beyond the arc. In addition to his scoring prowess, Giddey has a remarkable court vision and passing flair, often entertaining fans with flashy assists. Moreover, despite playing as a guard, Giddey’s tall frame enables him to excel in rebounding which is an unusual trait for his position.
As a rookie, Giddey made NBA history by becoming the youngest player ever to record a triple-double at just 19 years and 84 days old. Josh Giddey is now a key part of the young OKC Thunder roster.
Josh Giddey Playoffs Appearances
As of May 2024, Josh Giddey has only made one NBA playoff appearance, which occurred in 2024 with the OKC Thunder. In the 2023/24 NBA season, the OKC Thunder achieved the first seed in the Western Conference. Despite it being his inaugural playoff experience, Giddey is likely to play a pivotal role in Thunder’s 2024 postseason campaign.
| Player Name | Team | Playoff Year |
| Josh Giddey | Oklahoma City Thunder | 2024 |
What is Josh Giddey Playoffs Win-Loss Record
As of May 13, 2024, Josh Giddey has a playoffs win-loss record of 5-2. In the opening round of the 2024 Western Conference playoffs, Giddey and the OKC Thunder faced the New Orleans Pelicans, sweeping them 4-0. Giddey had a great outing in that series as he averaged 12.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 0.3 steals per game. Giddey also emerged as a knockdown shooter in the series as he hit 9 of 18 three-pointers.
Now, Giddey and Thunder are in the Western Conference semifinals of the 2024 playoffs where they are battling with the Dallas Mavericks and are down 1-2 in the series at the time of this article.
| Player Name | Team | Season | Opponent | Points scored overall |
| Josh Giddey | Oklahoma City Thunder | 2024 Western Conference Semifinals | Dallas Mavericks (1-2)* | 19* |
| Josh Giddey | Oklahoma City Thunder | 2024 Western Conference Round 1 | New Orleans Pelicans (4-0) | 50 |
Josh Giddey Conference Finals Record
Josh Giddey has not reached the conference finals in his NBA career, as of May 2024. In the 2024 NBA playoffs, he is looking to make first ever appearance in the Western Conference finals.
FAQ's on Josh Giddey Playoffs History
A. In the 2024 NBA playoffs, Josh Giddey averaged 9.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.3 assists per game throughout the first 7 games.
A. Josh Giddey has hit 10 threes in his playoff career, as of May 2024.
A. Josh Giddey has reached the NBA playoffs only once in 2024, as of May 2024.
A. Josh Giddey highest score in playoffs is 21 points against New Orleans Pelicans scored on April 24th, 2024.
A. The OKC Thunder drafted Josh Giddey with the sixth overall pick in 2021.
