How tall is Josh Giddey?

Last Modified Nov 23, 2023 10:26 GMT
Josh Giddey
Josh Giddey

Josh Giddey is an Australian professional basketball small forward/shooting guard currently signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Born on October 10, 2002, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Giddey attended St Kevin's College in Melbourne. He joined the NBA Global Academy, a training center at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) in Canberra at the age of 10.

Giddey soon emerged as one of Australia's top basketball prospects there. He then went on to commit to studying at UC Senior Secondary College Lake Ginninderra, while training full-time side-by-side at the AIS. Giddey's first professional contract was with the Adelaide 36ers in the National Basketball League (NBL). He was selected as the NBL Rookie of the Year later that season.

Giddey was subsequently drafted by the Oklahoma City Thunder with the sixth overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. He etched himself into the history books, becoming the youngest player in NBA history to record a triple-double, having done so at 19 years, and 84 days old. He also became the first player since 1961 to record three consecutive triple-doubles as a rookie.

Giddey joined the elite company alongside Luka Dončić, Ben Simmons, and Grant Hill on January 10, 2023, as the only players in NBA history to record at least 1,000 points, 700 rebounds, and 500 assists in their first 100 career games.

Josh Giddey Height

Josh Giddey has a listed height of 6 feet 8 inches or 2.03 meters. Tall since his childhood as per reports, Giddey is above the average NBA height of 6 feet 4 inches. A towering small forward, Giddey maneuvers well around the court despite his size.

Josh Giddey Weight

Josh Giddey weighs 210 lb or 95 kg as per his NBA player profile.

Josh Giddey Wingspan

Josh Giddey’s wingspan measures 6 feet 8 inches. This allows him to be a daunting prospect for most opponents in his box. He is a highly valuable asset for the Oklahoma City Thunder, who contributes on both ends of the floor.

He is also a capable scorer, averaging 16.6 points per game in the 2022-23 season. His rebounds speak volumes too. He averaged 7.9 rebounds per game in the same season.

FAQs

A. Josh Giddey has a listed height of 6 feet 8 inches or 2.03 m.

A. Josh Giddey weighs 210 lb or 95 kg as per his NBA player profile.

A. Josh Giddey was born in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, on October 10, 2002.

A. Josh Giddey’s wingspan measures 6 feet 8 inches.

A. Josh Giddey currently plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA.

A. Josh Giddey can play as a shooting guard/small forward/power forward.

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