Josh Giddey

Joshua James Giddey (born 10 October 2002) is an Australian professional basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was selected by the Thunder with the sixth overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft. Giddey is the youngest player in NBA history to record a triple-double, having done so at 19 years, 84 days old. He also became the first player since Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson in 1961 to record three consecutive triple-doubles as a rookie.

Josh Giddey
No. 3 Oklahoma City Thunder
PositionShooting guard / small forward
LeagueNBA
Personal information
Born (2002-10-10) 10 October 2002
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight216 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school
NBA draft2021: 1st round, 6th overall pick
Selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder
Playing career2020–present
Career history
2020–2021Adelaide 36ers
2021–presentOklahoma City Thunder
Career highlights and awards
  • NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2022)
  • FIBA Basketball World Cup Rising Star (2023)
  • NBL Rookie of the Year (2021)
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  Australia
FIBA Oceania Under-17 Championship
2019 New CaledoniaTeam
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