AUSSIE STAR Who is Josh Giddey? Everything to know about the Oklahoma City Thunder star
Giddey, selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder, was the sixth overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft
AFTER being cut from his Australian state team, Josh Giddey moved to the United States to continue his professional basketball career.
Eventually, Giddey was drafted into the NBA playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder — here’s everything to know about him.
Australian basketball player Josh Giddey was named the youngest person in the NBA to score a triple-double at 19 years oldCredit: Getty image
Who is Josh Giddey?
Josh Giddey is a professional basketball player born October 10, 2002, in Melbourne, Australia.
Giddey helped lead his team to a gold medal for the FIBA Oceania Under-17 Championship.
However, Giddey was eventually cut from his Australian state team.
This setback didn’t stop the basketball star from reaching for his dream.
In March 2020, Giddey joined the National Basketball League’s Next Stars program with the Adelaide 36ers.
During his first year with the 36ers, Giddey earned the NBL Rookie of the Year.
When did Josh join the Oklahoma City Thunder?
In April 2021, Josh Giddey was drafted into the NBA joining Oklahoma City Thunder as the sixth overall pick.
In October 2021, Giddey earned the NBA Western Conference Rookie of the Month title.
Since joining the NBA, the Australian basketball player has had an impressive start.
Giddey was named the youngest person in the NBA to score a triple-double when he was only 19 years old.
As a rookie, he also scored three back-to-back triple-doubles making him the first player in the league since 1961 to do so.
Josh Giddey has a reported net worth of $1 millionCredit: Getty Images
What is Josh Giddey’s net worth?
As of 2023, Josh Giddey has an estimated net worth of $1 million.
When he joined the Thunders, Giddey signed a four-year contract worth $27.2 million.
As a rookie, Giddey signed a multiyear endorsement contract with Nike.
In September 2023, Giddey was the cover star of GQ Australia.
