Even though the franchise said it advocated patience, it was a transfer that many observers considered inevitable. Especially after Josh Giddey had lost his starting place in the playoffs. Finally, it fell yesterday and it's among the Bulls that he will try to move forward again, while the Thunder gets Alex Caruso in return.
This departure of the Australian was what could happen from “ better ” has Oklahoma City and to the player himself, if we refer to the press release from Sam Prestisince the combo guard The 21-year-old could no longer flourish as much in the five and a replacement status seemed promised to him for next season…
“ When we discussed internally this offseason, it was determined that bringing Josh off the bench next season was our best option to maximize his skills and make our team more efficient over 48 minutes. » detailed thus the leader ofOKAY. “ It was difficult for him to consider it and the discussion turned to potential opportunities within another team. »
“ Key element of the future of the Thunder » when he was drafted in 6th position in the summer of 2021, Josh Giddey will finally have been a victim of evolution » fast ” And ” unforeseen » of the Thunder, as well as the explosion of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander then the emergence of Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren.
Equipped with a “ All-Star potential » in the eyes of Sam Presti, Josh Giddey will now have plenty of time to express himself – and work on his shooting – at Chicagoamong the Bulls in reconstruction (or almost).
| Josh Giddey | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2021-22 | OKAY | 54 | 32 | 41.9 | 26.3 | 70.9 | 1.8 | 6.0 | 7.8 | 6.4 | 1.6 | 0.9 | 3.2 | 0.4 | 12.5 |
| 2022-23 | OKAY | 76 | 31 | 48.2 | 32.5 | 73.1 | 2.0 | 5.9 | 7.9 | 6.2 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 2.8 | 0.4 | 16.6 |
| 2023-24 | OKAY | 80 | 25 | 47.5 | 33.7 | 80.6 | 1.4 | 5.0 | 6.4 | 4.8 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 12.3 |
| Total | 210 | 29 | 46.4 | 31.0 | 75.3 | 1.7 | 5.6 | 7.3 | 5.7 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 2.6 | 0.5 | 13.9 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
