Chicago Bulls Star Josh Giddey Holds Impressive NBA Record

Josh Giddey holds an impressive NBA record.

Nov 12, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) dribbles the ball down the court against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary BonDurant-Imagn Images / Zachary BonDurant-Imagn Images

Josh Giddey went into the 2023-24 season as one of the best young stars in the NBA.

However, his numbers (and playing time) were down across the board.

He finished the year with averages of 12.3 points, 6.4 rebounds and 4.8 assists per contest while shooting 47.5% from the field and 33.7% from the three-point range.

After falling out of the rotation in the 2024 NBA playoffs, Giddey was traded to the Chicago Bulls over the offseason.

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— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) June 21, 2024

While Giddey's stock was down, and the Bulls traded a valuable player (Alex Caruso), it's also possible that the move could make them look smart.

Giddey is only 21, and he has career averages of 13.9 points, 7.3 rebounds and 5.7 assists per contest while shooting 46.4% from the field in 210 games.

He is also the youngest player in NBA history to ever record a triple-double.

Via The NBA on January 2, 2022: "Josh Giddey is the youngest player to record a triple-double in NBA history.

17 points
13 rebounds
14 assists (career-high)
4 steals"

Josh Giddey is the youngest player to record a triple-double in NBA history.

17 points
13 rebounds
14 assists (career-high)
4 steals pic.twitter.com/G8WnaBkK1X

— NBA (@NBA) January 3, 2022

For a Bulls team that appears to be signaling a rebuilding mode, landing Giddey could end up being one of the best moves of the summer.

Caruso (30) is nearly ten years older, and Giddey will be able to develop with a team that should allow him to have the ball in his hands even more than he did in Oklahoma City.

Oct 25, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) shoots against the Chicago Bulls during the second half of a basketball game at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images / Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

The Bulls finished last season as the ninth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 39-43 record.