Josh Giddey is Proving His Doubters Wrong

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  • Опубліковано 21 лип 2024
  • After a promising rookie year, Josh Giddey is proving why the Oklahoma City Thunder selected him with the #6 overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft.
    Josh Giddey played in the NBL in his home country of Australia, a league that has a level of competition that prepared him more for the NBA than almost any other pro league could've.
    Giddey is only 20, and OKC is doing a great job of developing his scoring prowess to pair alongside his already incredible passing ability and floor vision. The duo of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Josh Giddey, plus the addition of Chet Holmgren next year, could be a recipe for success for the OKC Thunder.
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  • @AlexHoops
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  • @bignoob24
    @bignoob24 Рік тому +146

    SGA and Josh Giddey, some of the most fun young players to watch.

    • @SeeThomasHowl
      @SeeThomasHowl Рік тому +4

      I agree. I am nitpicking with this maybe, but I do have concerns about his shot release. He basically shoots from his forehead and shovels it up. Because of that, his shot is going to be challenged and disrupted much more easily than it would otherwise.

    • @xFierceDeityz
      @xFierceDeityz Рік тому

      @@SeeThomasHowlhopefully Chip can get his form right

  • @thatdude4542
    @thatdude4542 Рік тому +84

    He currently has 4 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assits and has been on the court for 6 minutes

  • @behindthearcyt
    @behindthearcyt Рік тому +69

    always have felt if giddey improved his finishing at the rim and through contact and his 3 point shooting he will be the perfect 3rd option and complementary piece next to sga and chet glad to see he is improving those parts of his game

    • @charlescohen6140
      @charlescohen6140 Рік тому +2

      Think 20 years old or could be still in college.

    • @mrmiguel_00
      @mrmiguel_00 Рік тому +9

      Josh Giddy is gonna better than Chet tho

    • @charlescohen6140
      @charlescohen6140 Рік тому +6

      @@mrmiguel_00 Thanks. But entirely different positions and in two years the basketball world will marvel at what Chet does and soon at Ousmane. It’s coming.

    • @Alilmis0
      @Alilmis0 Рік тому +1

      @@charlescohen6140 U right it’s like comparing sisters. Would I hit both? Yes but they have different body structure and interests

    • @MRCSANY
      @MRCSANY Рік тому +6

      @@Alilmis0 “Would I hit both? Yes” 💀

  • @watermeloninsummer103
    @watermeloninsummer103 Рік тому +29

    Not to mention he the youngest triple double in NBA HISTORY!!!

    • @The.Drunk-Koala
      @The.Drunk-Koala Рік тому

      Triple triple double. Sitting next to Wilt Chamberlain there.

  • @CaptainProx
    @CaptainProx Рік тому +16

    He’s only 20, this is only the beginning

  • @dr.wongburger2947
    @dr.wongburger2947 Рік тому +23

    As an Aussie I'm always going to support him. But I said at the time when people were questioning why OKC took him 6th that he's a tall guard in addition to being an excellent passer and floor general and if the OKC coaching staff can unlock his offensive game he becomes the kind of player that every team wants. Seems like they're on the right track.

  • @loganbward
    @loganbward Рік тому +45

    What they have building in OKC is nice. Giddey and SGA are fun to watch. we will see if Chet can make an impact but you gotta feel good if your a thunder fan.

    • @pmoneyyy6
      @pmoneyyy6 Рік тому +4

      Fax I'm so happy our front office actually knows how to build a squad, unlike some teams......... *cough* houstondetroitcharlotte *cough*

    • @user-wf4be8ig9b
      @user-wf4be8ig9b Рік тому

      Yea as a mavs fan yall got a rlly talented young team. Shai is gonna be an all time great im calling it.

    • @ViolentKknight
      @ViolentKknight Рік тому

      @@pmoneyyy6the Timberwolves too lol they don’t draft based on team needs. Include the mavs as well, their draft selections besides Luka have been awful and the trades don’t work well either. They just got lucky that Luka was available for them to get

    • @2kolbe010
      @2kolbe010 Рік тому +1

      Lakers fan here. I fck with it

    • @kyanite7843
      @kyanite7843 Рік тому

      yah im exited to see what orlando and oks can do with their young talent in the next few years

  • @melburnmt7320
    @melburnmt7320 Рік тому +5

    Just saw this video and his two games since the upload. 20/8 and a 25/10 double double. Two solid wins. Things looking up for him.

  • @ptoney1134
    @ptoney1134 Рік тому +5

    Something else pretty awesome is the thunder have their rotations set to where shai runs with a shooting lineup to end the first and Giddey and Jdub lead a second unit to start the second quarter. He’s been amazing in that role as of late and really taking over as the primary ball handler.

  • @nick-ky7ql
    @nick-ky7ql Рік тому +2

    I’m still sad about Chip England leaving, as a spurs fan

  • @720pLyrics
    @720pLyrics Рік тому +4

    Giddey is a throwback magic

  • @berniesookie
    @berniesookie Рік тому +4

    Josh Giddey is a young and exceptionally talented player who possesses a high potential. He is an outstanding playmaker, with a towering size and high basketball IQ, despite being only 20 years old, he is essentially at the beginning of his career. While his game is already impressive, if he can improve his defensive skills and shooting, he has the potential to become an All-Star level player in the near future.

  • @henry7486
    @henry7486 Рік тому +251

    Josh Giddey > MJ

  • @SonnyK248
    @SonnyK248 Рік тому +1

    I got good vibes from his camaraderie with Chet on and off the court during summer league too. I think they're going to be a good duo on the court next season.

    • @SonnyK248
      @SonnyK248 Рік тому +1

      @@scottgriekspoor1767 imagine Giddey, SGA, Poku, Chet and Dieng as a starting five if they all reach close to their potential 🤯 just a team of giant playmaking shooters. But you know… we still have 20 first round picks to go so plenty of improvement on the way 😂

  • @lorenzojohnson5073
    @lorenzojohnson5073 Рік тому +1

    Loveeedddd this video

  • @canoli8
    @canoli8 Рік тому +3

    He reminds me a lot of Bird. Same height, similar passing, not that fast or athletic, but just knows basketball. He even moves like Bird. Just gotta get that shot perfected.

    • @808bboarder
      @808bboarder Рік тому +1

      Unfortunately I doubt he ever gets even close to a Bird shot. But he still can score. Happy he’s with the Thunder

  • @charlescohen6140
    @charlescohen6140 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for emphasizing his youth. Most casual fans get into a player after he has played for a few years, at least but are incredibly impatient on a 19, 20 or 21 year-old. They can’t project how a thin kid who has played against college kids can be totally different with experience and 15-20 pounds. Think Tatum and Giannis. Also, this is why the Thunder will be vastly different in two years as Poku, Chet and as we will see Ousmane Dieng get stronger and bigger.

    • @Roski365
      @Roski365 Рік тому +1

      Giddey played in the NBL against men before getting drafted

  • @kewzee
    @kewzee Рік тому

    Went heavy on the blemishes in the thumbnail 😂

  • @sabbathguy1
    @sabbathguy1 Рік тому +3

    Good timing, this was posted hours before Giddey would casually drop another triple double against the Miami Heat with a clutch Jimmy Butler narrowly snatching the game away from OKC (okay, SGA's shot selection and two missed Kenrich free throws helped).

  • @dirtbikeheaven1129
    @dirtbikeheaven1129 Рік тому

    I’ve liked his game since I first saw him. He’s a keeper.

  • @MvalzCreative
    @MvalzCreative Рік тому +2

    OKC are gonna be HUGE in 2 years. They have so many options during this years draft. Josh Giddey is a foundational piece for the future

    • @charlescohen6140
      @charlescohen6140 Рік тому

      @TriVos Ahren He wrote foundational which is correct, and the roster even right now is replete with them. And when Chet plays with these quick kids it will be a force.

    • @charlescohen6140
      @charlescohen6140 Рік тому

      @TriVos Ahren Sorry to nit pick. Keep expressing your opinions. I love Poku, and Ousmane too. Poku is such a mystery as he does all things well, is so long, prone to mistakes as all 21 year-olds are but who could be a star. The incredible thing that stands out with the Thunder as I see it, is they right now have 4 kids who could be all-stars, two more, Poku and Ousmane, who might, a bunch of others who might be starting on other teams, and the real possibility given they have the Clippers and Rockets possible picks the next two years. And they are the second youngest team in the history of the NBA, second only to last year’s team.

    • @charlescohen6140
      @charlescohen6140 Рік тому

      @TriVos Ahren Sorry. As I read just now, the Thunder last year was the all-time youngest team and this year the second youngest. Can’t verify but if you go through the ages of the roster you see that Muscala is by far the oldest at 31, Kendrich Williams at 28, Lindy Waters 25, Shai is 24, Dort is 23, Isaiah Joe 23, Mann turning 22, Bazley 22, Robinson 22, Poku 21, Jaylen Williams 21, Jaylin William 20, Giddey 20, Holmgren 20, Dieng 19. That’s pretty surreal especially considering most players really mature at 24 according to Coach Mark.

  • @badmontad
    @badmontad Рік тому

    It's that great hair bro. That mane man

  • @Trollificusv2
    @Trollificusv2 Рік тому +1

    Good video, good research on the year-to-year improvements.
    But you didn't even mention his Center-level rebounding, which involves effort and anticipation at a very high level. He's not a big, he's not a leaper, but he's got double-digit rebounds in a third of their games. That's either magic, or some ability that hasn't been full explained.

  • @style.exe.
    @style.exe. Рік тому +4

    if giddey keeps developing that 3, him and shai will be a filthy backcourt

  • @watcher3481
    @watcher3481 Рік тому +1

    Giddey is my favorite player in the NBA. He's got to get stronger and get his confidence up so he is more consistent. He disappears at times, especially after a turnover or a bad miss. He's much better with the ball in his hands too which is not great for him playing next to SGA.

  • @riddlesugg4756
    @riddlesugg4756 Рік тому

    Hes only played 95 games as of today. Crazy small sample size. cheers

  • @cosmix1
    @cosmix1 Рік тому +4

    #GiddeyUp.

  • @Kairyu_Gen1
    @Kairyu_Gen1 Рік тому

    Hi! Josh Giddey doubter here! You are correct.

  • @oneaccountBball
    @oneaccountBball Рік тому +1

    Nice content.

  • @gleo4191
    @gleo4191 Рік тому +3

    Alex do u think you could talk abt jordan goodwin? I think he has a ton of potential in this league

    • @AlexHoops
      @AlexHoops  Рік тому +1

      I’m a huge Jordan Goodwin fan, just not sure there’s enough for me to talk about him for a full video

    • @gleo4191
      @gleo4191 Рік тому

      @@AlexHoops Yea, the wizards rlly dont get how much of a gem they got on their hands

  • @pmoneyyy6
    @pmoneyyy6 Рік тому +2

    I'm so happy our front office actually knows how to build a squad, unlike some teams......... *cough* houstondetroitcharlotte *cough

    • @charlescohen6140
      @charlescohen6140 Рік тому

      Throw the Bulls, SA, the Wizards in that mix. Watching Walker Kessler get passed until 22 blew me away on draft night.

  • @Gesuspiece
    @Gesuspiece Рік тому

    This is a good video.

  • @pmoneyyy6
    @pmoneyyy6 Рік тому +5

    I'm a simple man, I see alex hoops, I click
    I see OKC love, I like

  • @jayfiggs4656
    @jayfiggs4656 Рік тому +1

    Ben Simmons: show me your ways Giddey sensei.

  • @ryanmontague3377
    @ryanmontague3377 Рік тому +1

    I wish the thunder were in contention for a top wing in this draft but regardless I love the development of this team. A top wing would make this team unstoppable

    • @That1Thunderfan
      @That1Thunderfan Рік тому +1

      I agree depending on what pick we get I don’t see why we don’t try and trade Dort and the pick if it’s around 10-15 for a guy like OG anunoby

    • @33_milly93
      @33_milly93 Рік тому

      Yeah, I hate where we sre in the draft

  • @whatlez
    @whatlez Рік тому

    Giddey is what us Aussie's wanted Simmons to be like

  • @DovakheenMusic
    @DovakheenMusic Рік тому +1

    That’s playing professional

  • @jamesedington3153
    @jamesedington3153 Рік тому +1

    GIDDEY UP ⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️

  • @allank8497
    @allank8497 Рік тому +3

    he reminds me of rick barry. not necessarily how he impacts the game (not really at all, actually) but just the way he looks out there and moves. something about his gait and non-fluid/sudden/erratic decision-making really reminds me of Barry.

    • @billmorrison9068
      @billmorrison9068 Рік тому +2

      I can see that comparison.

    • @charlescohen6140
      @charlescohen6140 Рік тому +2

      I saw Rick play many times when he started out in San Francisco. I immediately was mesmerized by his intensity and incredible speed which most younger people saw. He changed his style as he got older and bigger but he still is one of the greatest. Josh’s game is different, a pass first but the comparison is very apt in their drive and intelligence, and incredibly like so many of this fascinating team, just babies. He is amazingly composed and mature.

    • @allank8497
      @allank8497 Рік тому

      @@charlescohen6140 i love how if you watch games from throughout Rick's careers, you can see him evolve, specifically as a passer. From a shoot-first gunner, to an exceptional quarterbackof an offense

    • @charlescohen6140
      @charlescohen6140 Рік тому

      @@allank8497 Few realize he averaged 37 per game his last year at Miami and 35 in his second GS season. He was a blur but as many NBA stars do like Walt Frazier stopped driving as it can be dangerous and became a great jump shooter and passer. He was cerebral although not the easiest person to get along with which is probably why he never succeeded as a coach or tv analyst. A great, great underrated player.

  • @kodyjung5973
    @kodyjung5973 Рік тому

    I’m rooting for jg

  • @charlescohen6140
    @charlescohen6140 Рік тому +2

    Please take in account the Thunder are incredibly young, lean and lack experience. The pieces are fitting together and then there is Chet coming.

  • @CosmicRx7
    @CosmicRx7 Рік тому +1

    He's a fantastic passer and rebounder! Imagine if he gets a good jumper! He's only going to get better. If he can average 15pts a game then you've got a huge problem from the OKC backcourt

    • @melburnmt7320
      @melburnmt7320 Рік тому +1

      Nearly 20ppg over his last 10!

    • @brodiestephens419
      @brodiestephens419 Рік тому

      He's already averaging 16 points per game. That's improving as the season progresses too. Over the past 20 games or so, he's averaging the shooters' Holy Grail 50/40/90.
      Giddey is legit.

  • @neelmoudgil4962
    @neelmoudgil4962 Рік тому +1

    Can’t wait to watch him on the Boomers in 2024. Our squad is looking real nice

  • @gabster.23
    @gabster.23 7 місяців тому

    aw man..😅

  • @EnvyTraxus
    @EnvyTraxus Рік тому +4

    chip engelland is HIM

  • @billmorrison9068
    @billmorrison9068 Рік тому

    How ironic it will be if Josh Giddey surpasses Luka Doncic.

  • @axden_1216
    @axden_1216 Рік тому

    sga is gonna be the next damian lillard

  • @Jutaball
    @Jutaball Рік тому

    W

  • @manicmondaypodcast8008
    @manicmondaypodcast8008 Рік тому

    I’m a die hard thunder fan, not 100% sold on giddy. But if you take into effect who was drafted after him we did well. I mean I’d rather have giddy than kuminga or franz Wagner who are the only two drafted after giddy with any potential near his.

    • @thebeard2911
      @thebeard2911 Рік тому

      Wagner is so much better then Giddey dude

    • @charlescohen6140
      @charlescohen6140 Рік тому +4

      @@thebeard2911 Really? The difference is Josh controls the game as we are seeing night after night.

  • @teddythian3955
    @teddythian3955 Рік тому

    He gonna be like Jason kidd but no defense

  • @carterderosa6147
    @carterderosa6147 Рік тому +3

    Josh giddey is hot af

  • @tonys101
    @tonys101 Рік тому

    Big Ricky Rubio

  • @thebigdeano
    @thebigdeano Рік тому

    w

  • @jeffforty5663
    @jeffforty5663 Рік тому

    He needs a haircut though he is constantly readjusting his hair

  • @woke49
    @woke49 Рік тому

    Rickey Rubio 2.0

    • @savagewombat
      @savagewombat Рік тому +3

      Already at Rubio’s peak. Gonna be better.

    • @woke49
      @woke49 Рік тому

      @@savagewombat damn lie, Rubio put up solid numbers in Minnesota

    • @drizzypizzman5849
      @drizzypizzman5849 Рік тому

      give or take 7 inches lol

  • @bigdaddymasa7520
    @bigdaddymasa7520 Рік тому +1

    Josh Middey

  • @33_milly93
    @33_milly93 Рік тому

    I'm still doubting it. I just think there sre better guard prospects in most drafts, especially whom fit with Shai

  • @mrfool3545
    @mrfool3545 Рік тому +3

    Wow so why they are trash tho then?

    • @charlescohen6140
      @charlescohen6140 Рік тому +3

      Really? Casual fans want a finished product right now. Basketball doesn’t work that way.

  • @tommygunn8355
    @tommygunn8355 Рік тому

    He's the GOAT of Aussie basketball. Ben Simmons go away!

  • @chrisparker3708
    @chrisparker3708 Рік тому

    I still think Josh giddy is a tall version of Ricky Rubio good passer but offensively not so much Shai the best player on okc hands down not even close