Josh Giddey
Australian basketball player
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December 28 2024 | Giddey achieved a triple-double with 23 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 116–111 win over the Milwaukee Bucks, becoming the first Bulls player since Jimmy Butler to record multiple triple-doubles in a season. |
December 2 2024 | Giddey recorded a triple-double with 20 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists in a 128–102 win over the Brooklyn Nets. |
June 21 2024 | Josh Giddey was traded to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for guard Alex Caruso. |
May 23 2024 | NBA closed its investigation, agreeing with police that they were unable to corroborate any criminal activity by Giddey. |
January 17 2024 | Newport Beach Police Department announced Giddey would not face charges due to lack of corroborating evidence. |
January 11 2024 | Became the first player in NBA history to post a triple-double on 100 FG% in under 25 minutes, logging 13 points, 10 rebounds, and 12 assists against the Portland Trail Blazers. |
2023 | Represented Australia in the FIBA World Cup, averaging 19.4 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists. Recognized as the FIBA Basketball World Cup Rising Star. |
November 29 2023 | Newport Beach Police Department announced they were conducting an active investigation into the alleged relationship between Giddey and a female minor. |
November 24 2023 | NBA opened an investigation into allegations of an improper relationship involving Josh Giddey and an underage girl, following anonymous social media accusations. |
April 12 2023 | Recorded 31 points, 10 assists, and nine rebounds in the NBA play-in tournament, helping the Thunder advance to the eighth-seed game. |
January 10 2023 | Joined Luka Dončić, Ben Simmons, and Grant Hill 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. |
March 27 2022 | Ruled out for the remainder of the season due to hip soreness, finishing with four triple-doubles and being the only rookie to tally at least 500 points, 400 rebounds, and 300 assists. |
January 2 2022 | Became the youngest-ever player to record a triple-double with 17 points, 14 assists, and 13 rebounds against the Dallas Mavericks. |
2021 | Named NBL Rookie of the Year after averaging 10.9 points, 7.3 rebounds, and a league-leading 7.6 assists per game in 28 games. |
2021 | Becomes the first rookie since Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson in 1961 to record three consecutive triple-doubles. |
2021 | Becomes the youngest player in NBA history to record a triple-double at 19 years and 84 days old. |
December 26 2021 | Became the second player in NBA history to record a scoreless double-double with ten assists and ten rebounds against the New Orleans Pelicans. |
October 27 2021 | Recorded his first double-double with 18 points and 10 assists against the Los Angeles Lakers, becoming the third-youngest player to record at least 10 assists in a game. |
October 20 2021 | Made his NBA debut against the Utah Jazz, recording four points, 10 rebounds, and three assists. |
August 8 2021 | Signed a contract with the Thunder and suffered an ankle injury five minutes into his NBA Summer League debut. |
July 29 2021 | Drafted as the sixth overall pick by the Oklahoma City Thunder. |
May 17 2021 | Released from the active playing roster of the Adelaide 36ers to prepare for the 2021 NBA draft. |
May 9 2021 | Recorded his third triple-double with 11 points, 12 assists, and 10 rebounds in an overtime win against the Sydney Kings. |
May 1 2021 | Became the first Australian to record triple-doubles in consecutive games, finishing with 15 points, 13 assists, and 11 rebounds in a win against the Brisbane Bullets. |
April 27 2021 | Josh Giddey declared for the 2021 NBA draft, projected as a lottery pick. |
April 26 2021 | Recorded his first triple-double with 12 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists against the New Zealand Breakers, becoming the youngest Australian in NBL history to achieve this feat. |
2020 | Selected as one of three emergency players for the Australian basketball team roster for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, but was among the final cuts from the team. |
March 12 2020 | Signed with the Adelaide 36ers of the National Basketball League (NBL) as part of the league's Next Stars program, becoming the first Australian player in the program and turning down several NCAA Division I offers. |
February 2020 | Participated in Basketball Without Borders during NBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago and was named an all-star of the camp. |
February 23 2020 | Made his debut for the Australia national basketball team during 2021 FIBA Asia Cup qualification. Became the youngest player to play for the senior team since Ben Simmons in 2013, recording 11 points, six assists, and three rebounds in an 115-52 victory over Hong Kong. |
January 2020 | Helped NBA Global Academy win the Torneo Junior Ciutat de L'Hospitalet in Barcelona, earning most valuable player (MVP) honors. |
2019 | Represented Australia at the FIBA Under-17 Oceania Championship in New Caledonia, leading the team to a gold medal. Was named to the All-Star Five and scored 25 points in the final against New Zealand, helping win 85-56. |
April 2019 | At the Australian Under-18 Championships, Giddey averaged 20 points, 8.3 rebounds, and six assists per game, leading VIC Metro to the championship title. |
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