Josh Giddey is a professional basketball player from Australia. He plays in the National Basketball Association and was drafted into the league by the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2021. As of 2024, he still plays for the Thunder.

Player Profile and Personal Life

Joshua James Giddey was born on October 10, 2022, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. He stands 203 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 98 kg. He is right-handed and he has played the positions of Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward.

His sister Hannah Giddey is also an athlete and she played basketball for the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles and the Southern Nazarene University.

Team 1387 oklahoma city thunder Oklahoma City Thunder
Position Point Guard
Height / weight 2.03 m / 98 kg
Born 10 Oct 2002
Nationality Australia Australia
Playing Style Right Handed
Nickname SLOB Wizard
Team History
1387 oklahoma city thunder Oklahoma City 2021 - present
Adelaide 36ers 2020 - 2021

In late 2023, Giddey was involved in a scandal alleging him of sexual conduct with a minor. It was later determined that he would not be facing any charges.

High School Career

Giddey was born and raised in Melbourne, Australia, and has enrolled himself at St. Kevin’s College. He also joined training at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra, Australia.

In 2019, Giddey made it to the Australian Under-18 Championships with an average contribution of 20 points with 8.3 rebounds per game, leading his school to claim the title. In 2020, he was named Most Valuable Player at the Torneo Junior Ciutat de L’Hospitalet in Barcelona.

National Team Career

Giddey was able to represent his home country, Australia, in numerous international basketball competitions. During the 2019 FIBA Under-17 Oceania Championship, he recorded 16.4 points with 7.4 rebounds and 5 assists, leading Australia to bring home the gold medal.

Giddey also represented Australia during the recent 2020 Tokyo Olympics and he was one of the 3 emergency players who was selected to play for the team.

Professional Career

From 2020 to 2021, he played for the Adelaide 36ers in the Australian National Basketball League.

Giddey was selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder during the 2021 NBA Draft. Even as a rookie, Giddey was a place behind LeBron James to record a double-double with 18 points.

In 2022, he was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team. As of early 2024, Giddey still plays for the Thunder.

Career Highlights

  • 2022 - NBA All-Rookie Second Team
  • 2023 - FIBA Basketball World Cup Rising Star
  • 2021 - NBL Rookie of the Year

Medal Record, Men’s basketball, Representing Australia

  • Gold - 2019 FIBA Oceania Under-17 Championship New Caledonia

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