Josh Giddey is an upcoming Australian NBA star who currently plays for Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA, find out more about him below along with his salary and net worth
Interestingly, the young point guard is going viral for all the wrong reasons after a footage of him with an underage girl went viral.
Josh Giddey Oklahoma City Thunder salary, contract, net worth, bio, age, height, parents and salary
Josh Giddey from the OKC thunder with an under-age girl. First video he is talking to her brother. This is Disgusting and this man needs to be punished. We can't let this go under the surface any longer. This needs to be seen. Girl is a junior in high school. pic.twitter.com/gj1LaxRaM0
— ☀️ (@wstgoat7) November 23, 2023
OKC guard Josh Giddey is under fire for reportedly being involved with an underage girl
She is allegedly 15 and a junior in high school😳 pic.twitter.com/glevyNxTnL
— UFM TV™️ (@UnfilteredInd) November 23, 2023
Following the scandal involving the underage girl, fans and netizens have been flooding social media with Karl Malone references.
Josh Giddey bio
Joshua James Giddey is an Australian professional basketball player who was born on October 10, 2002, in Melbourne, Australia. He currently plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA. The Thunder selected him as their sixth overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft. Prior to joining the NBA, he played for one season in the NBL in Australia.
Age and height
Josh Giddey is currently 21 years old and stands at a height of 2.03 m.
Family
Josh Giddey was born to parents, Warrick and Kim Giddey. Interestingly, he comes from a family with a basketball background, as both of his parents are former players. Warrick played for the Melbourne Tigers in Australia, while Kim played for the Tigers in the Women’s National Basketball League. He also has a sister named Hannah Giddey who currently plays as a forward for the OR Golden Eagles.
Josh Giddey career and stats
Prior to joining the NBA, Josh Giddey played in the National Basketball League in Australia. He did not attend college despite receiving numerous offers from universities and instead chose to sing for the Adelaide 36ers in 2020. After playing one season in the league, he joined the NBA after the Oklahoma City Thunder signed him in the 2021 draft. During his rookie season, he averaged 12.5 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 6.4 assists across 54 games. Meanwhile, he has so far averaged 14.6 points, 6.1 assists, and 7.6 total rebounds this season.
Josh has a career high of 31 points, which he scored during a game against the Charlotte Hornets. The 21-year-old Australian player has undoubtedly become a key player for his time ever since his rookie season. Moreover, Giddey was named NBA Rookie of the Month four times and also won one All-Rookie Team award. He holds the record for being the youngest player in the history of the NBA to achieve a triple-double. Giddey currently plays as a guard and possesses the special skill of flinging inbounds passes besides other skills.
Josh Giddey contract and salary
Josh Giddey is currently on a four-year contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder, which he signed on August 7, 2021. The 21-year-old rookie is earning a whopping salary of $6,587,040 in the 2023–24 season. He is currently worth a staggering $5 million.