When Josh Giddey was brought to Chicago in exchange for Alex Caruso, who was worth at least one or more first-round draft picks, there were mixed reviews about the incoming point guard and his ability to rise beyond a role player. His inability to defend or shoot the three-point ball down the stretch of games eventually landed him on the bench in Oklahoma City and was the driver behind their end of the deal. With the change of scenery, hopes were high that the 22-year-old could continue his development and fill the void Chicago has had at point guard for nearly a decade. After a few inconsistent months and being benched in the closing minutes shortly after the season started, Giddey has come full circle and is the best player on the Bulls after Zach LaVine’s departure. A new statistic was revealed that not only is Giddey’s run impressive, but it also stands alone in the history of the NBA.
Playmaking, Shooting, Rebounding
Chicago’s young point guard has become a Swiss army knife since the trade deadline. When LaVine hit the road, a surplus of usage was left up for grabs. Some naturally went to Nikola Vucevic, a portion went to the rookie Matas Buzelis, and the most significant burden fell on Giddey and his ability to facilitate without his top-scoring option. Not only has he risen to the occasion, but he’s surpassed any expectation the fans or organization held before the season. The last three games have never been seen in the league’s history.
The @chicagobulls' Josh Giddey over his last three games:
75+ points
40+ rebounds
20+ assists
10+ made threes
10+ stocks (steals + blocks)No other player in NBA history has recorded all of those in a 3-game span. pic.twitter.com/1n3jJwBxhi
— OptaSTATS (@OptaSTATS) February 26, 2025
Chicago is 1-2 during that span, which helps toward the Cooper Flagg tanking effort, one they’ll likely come up short on. The box score numbers surpass expectations, and the efficiency is equally impressive. He’s shooting 22-for-39 during that stretch, including 10-of-12 from three-point land. He’s made three or more three-point shots in five straight.
Bulls Found Their Point Guard
As is the norm in Chicago, Giddey’s early struggles got him written off fairly quickly. Judging by his last month of production, age, and the cost of bringing him to town, the Bulls will undoubtedly extend his contract. He’ll likely be the most expensive contract on the team in a few months. The rebuild will officially be centered around Buzelis, Giddey, and their top-ten draft pick this summer.
This is a guess, but it's an educated guess from a reporter with a great deal of knowledge.@KCJHoop surmises that Josh Giddey will end up making $22 million to $24 million annually on his next contract as restricted free agency looms.
Listen: https://t.co/rwmgFer7LF pic.twitter.com/pI4oQwU35t
— 670 The Score (@670TheScore) February 27, 2025
The most successful stretches over the past five years have come few and far between, but each one has a true, facilitating, three-point shooting point guard at the helm. Due to inconsistencies and trauma with finding the right fit for the position, it’s a sure bet they will retain Giddey for the foreseeable future.
