Josh Giddey Makes Honest Statement Before Bulls-Thunder Game

Josh Giddey spoke about going up against the OKC Thunder.

Apr 29, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) talks to the media after defeating the New Orleans Pelicans during game four of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images / Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

On Monday night, Josh Giddey will make his return to Oklahoma City when the Chicago Bulls play the Thunder.

Giddey had spent his first three NBA seasons playing for the Thunder (before getting traded over the summer).

Oct 26, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) poses for a picture with his former Oklahoma City Thunder teammates after a basketball game at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images / Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Before the game, Giddey spoke to reporters about the upcoming matchup.

Giddey (via The Chicago Bulls): "This is somewhere I'm very happy to be. I loved it here... Very excited to be back here and to play, and it's going to be different... Fans not cheering for me this time as a Thunder player... I know how great this environment is to play in. I'm excited to see what it's like as a visiting team."

Josh Giddey is back where it all began.

Bulls-Thunder coming up tonight. pic.twitter.com/xcT9raeNH3

— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) March 31, 2025

Giddey is currently averaging 14.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, 6.9 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 46.6% from the field and 38.0% from the three-point range in his first 65 games with the Bulls.

He has also been one of the best guards in the NBA over the last month.

Via The Chicago Bulls (on March 23): "TAKE A BOW, JOSH GIDDEY

15 points
10 rebounds
17 assists
8 steals

The first player in NBA HISTORY with this stat line."

TAKE A BOW, JOSH GIDDEY

15 points
10 rebounds
17 assists
8 steals

The first player in NBA HISTORY with this stat line. pic.twitter.com/aNwzl7290f

— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) March 23, 2025

The Bulls come into the night as the ninth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 33-41 record in 74 games.

They have gone 7-3 over their last ten.

Following the Thunder, the Bulls will play their next game on Tuesday night when they return home to host the Toronto Raptors.