What is Josh Giddey's salary?

Last Modified Nov 23, 2023 10:27 GMT
Josh Giddey
Josh Giddey

Josh Giddey is a 6-foot-8-inch Australian small forward in the NBA. He was picked sixth overall by the OKC Thunder in the 2021 NBA Draft. At just 17 years old, Giddey started playing in the NBL in Australia and signed a contract with the Adelaide 36ers. In his lone season, he averaged 10.9 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 7.6 assists per game and was acknowledged as the NBL Rookie of the Year.

In his first season with the Thunder, Giddey averaged 12.5 ppg, 7.8 rpg and 6.4 apg in 52 games. He was named on the NBA All-Rookie Second Team. Giddey upped his numbers to 16.6 points per game in the 2022/23 season and will be an important part of Thunder’s playoff hopes in 2024.

Josh Giddey Salary

For the 2023/24 NBA season, Josh Giddey is set to earn $6.5 million. The ongoing season is the second-last year of his multi-year contract and he will be an unrestricted free agent in the 2025 off-season.

SeasonsSalaryTeam
2021/2022$5.9 millionOklahoma City Thunder
2022/2023$6.2 millionOklahoma City Thunder
2023/2024$6.5 millionOklahoma City Thunder
2024/2025$8.3 millionOklahoma City Thunder

Josh Giddey Contract

After being selected as a first-round pick, the Oklahoma City Thunder rewarded Giddey with a four-year rookie contract, worth $27.2 million, which also includes a Team option in the last two years. The incentives escalate each season, allowing him to make $8.3 million in the final season.

Who did Josh Giddey play for in the NBA?

The Australian-born forward plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA. The 2023/24 NBA season is the third year for the player.

Giddey made his senior national Team debut in 2020 and since then has been a consistent member of the team. In the 2023 FIBA World Cup, the forward was a starter and impressed in the tournament, averaging 19.4 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 6.0 assists per game and was named as the FIBA Basketball World Cup rising star.

Josh Giddey Position

The Thunder star plays the position of small forward, however, he can also play a power forward position if the situation demands.

FAQs

A. Josh Giddey is recognized for his play-making skills. In the 2022/23 season, he averaged 6.2 assists per game in 76 starts.

A. The Australian guard stands at 6 feet 8 inches or 203 cm tall.

A. Last season, Giddey appeared in 76 games and averaged 16.6 points and 7.9 rebounds per game.

A. Born on October 10, 2022, Josh Giddey is a 21-year-old Forward for the Oklahoma City Thunder.

A. Josh Giddey is a versatile player for the Thunder he can either play at small forward position or power forward position.

A. The Thunder Forward weighs around 95 kg (210 lb).

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