From Overlooked by Victoria to NBA Star | The Story of Josh Giddey

[@chrisneedhamc3]

Late in my school years I knew his dad, 'Wazza', a little bit, who was a really great guy. No doubt Wazza can be so very proud of his son's achievements. Kudos to them both for their achievements! Love watching Josh play for OKC!

[@gordonhall3600]

As an Aussie who has played for the Melbourne tigers and have been told over and over again about his story I find this really interesting. Thank you.

[@patappleton6285]

Are you Daryl's kid ?

[@eastcoasttone3952]

I always love to see the underdog come out on top! Hopefully he can stay healthy

[@Username-ze1ux]

The same thing happened to Andrew Bogut…couldn’t make a insignificant Victorian team but manages to make it to the NBA…pathetic system they’ve got going on down there

[@LtBernum]

lots of favouritism in Aussie basketball.

[@divad23]

You’re so right - I wrote a comment actually before I saw your comment, and I couldn’t agree more.

[@hamgil]

@@LtBernum same thing going on with soccer/football

[@SpongeBob5019]

​@@hamgil yep.

[@nickalcock163]

I don’t know the program so can’t speak on it, but based on this video, he got cut at 15 when he was 6’3, then grew to 6’8 and made the team. If he was still 6’3 he probably wouldn’t make the nba either. It’s not that crazy of a story

[@aussiepie4865]

The problem we have as an Australian basketball team is scoring. We have some great players atm but none are prolific scorers. Our go to guy is Patty who is about to retire.

[@alphakye]

I think that's cos our bball is so structured and team based which is good cos we develop team players with high IQ's. But it's bad because we don't have players that can effectively beat his man 1v1 off the dribble.

[@sav2902]

@@alphakye u need kyrie on that team fr

[@divad23]

Great insight. To be fair, representing Vic Metro in any sport is very difficult as there is a lot of talent - as well as political…so to not be selected is not completely unbelievable. But you also raise an issue that I also have known to be an issue and discussed with friends in frustration - that is, how limited the pathways for young basketball players is in Australia. To “progress”, first you play for whatever local team in your area and play on a Saturday morning - if you’re lucky, *someone* will invite you to representative team tryout - e.g. Dandenong Rangers; Sandringham Sabres, Melbourne Tigers, etc - pray the coach sees something in you and you make one of the squads…again, this can be political. Next step - try to get outside training, you need extra coaches to train you on all aspects including athleticism because you actually don’t get that at rep team training - as a 12 or 14 year old kid, good luck finding and funding that, let alone travelling for it before or after school. The main thing that happens at rep team training is cardio, drills, splitting into different groups of guards and bigs for more drills; then come together for x and o’s and scrimmage. There’s very little 1-to-1 training. You have to find that elsewhere. Also just logistically, getting to training after school can be an issue because it can be multiple bus trips. Not as straight-forward as it sounds. This is the stage a lot of kids get lost to the sport to reach a higher level. They don’t have a chance to become better. And this is one of the main differences between Australia and the U.S….it would be infinitely more beneficial imo to abolish the “rep” teams and focus money and investment on high school basketball because simply this is where the resources should already be - the kid is already going to school so all the resources should be there - from coaches to train you before or after school; to team buses to and from games (actually one of the hidden issues of rep team games on Friday nights is literally just finding a parent or teammate’s parent to drive you to game on other side of Melbourne); to all the other resources that the school environment can provide. Anyway, there’s more to it that could discuss, but I’ve really digressed! Great doco!

[@alphakye]

completely agree brudda great analysis

[@aaronbaxter5018]

Spot on mate

[@mitchellfreeman7010]

True on the lack of training available. Very false that it’s hard to make rep teams or that it’s political, which happens when going for the state teams. Trusting the future of basketball to the state education system would be an even worse prospect.I’d believe this if there were more sport focussed high schools like box-hill etc.

[@divad23]

@@mitchellfreeman7010 I totally agree actually. Certainly not at the moment we couldn’t leave basketball in hands of high schools, but if the investment was there across the board, I would love to see a legitimate alternative to “rep” ball teams, assuming the level of high school bball could be raised up. Abolishing rep ball would not be good at the U-20 and senior level, but i feel at junior level, there could be an alternative, so I’m just spit-balling. It would make it a hell of a lot easier for kids to get to school early or simply stay afterwards for team trainings and specialist training, as well as going on a school team bus to compete against other schools 2 times a week or something. From personal experience, I literally had to miss some rep games across town because I had nobody to drive me on a Friday night (all teammates were from different schools and areas and got to games differently…and probably sick of having to go out of way pick me up every other week!) I don’t know how much has changed nowadays but I’m sure some kids/families are logistically-challenged by rep ball (not just with bball but I know from my cousins that soccer is similar) and have no idea where to find private coaching to get better, especially the athletic side of things, let alone pay for it. Would love to hear what current-day experiences is for 12-17 year olds…

[@mitchellfreeman7010]

Yeah true, it’s easy to forget the dedication required from parents. I suppose I took it for granted and not everyone can/wants to provide that for their kids.

[@glennos1974]

Great doco Alpha. Very comprehensive and well produced. Great job!

[@jamo5468]

Josh's Dad Warwick was also in the Australian Schoolboys Rugby Union team in 1985.

[@TheFubz]

as a super casual sports fan i cant eveb keep up with my fav sports so videos like this mean alot to me

[@harlzAU]

Awesome to see him doing so well in the NBA!

[@deaneaxboy]

He's got Andrew Gaze quality and DNA all over him. Unassuming, in some ways unathletic, but absolute killer instinct when it counts. Just like Gaze had in spades. Giddy is a worthy successor

[@butchtommasino]

he is kinda like what everyone hoped Cedi Osman would be... close to averaging a triple double already which is scary as hell, usually players get a lot more efficient starting in year 3 in the league so he may be a candidate for MIP next season. definitely has potential to lay down 20/7/7 averages but he hasn't even dialed in his outside shot. it looks like he's prioritizing fundamentals and help defense though which is great if you're a okc fan, he's one of the most promising young point forwards. some of the best instincts as a playmaker i've seen in a package like him. dude's going to make hundreds of millions in a couple years, i'm hoping the Cavs throw a bag at him if they still have issues at the 3. will be a mainstay in the postseason once his team jumps this next hurdle.

[@the_g9456]

I never knew where this kid was from but really like his game. I wish he were playing beside Luka in Dallas.

[@gavanmitchell9095]

Luka and Giddey would be a killer duo.

[@izzy031096]

Steven Adams has a similar story where he was snubbed by NZ basketball. That’s why he refuses to play for the Tall Blacks to this day.

[@AUmarcus]

Giddey will be pulling on the Boomers shirt....take it to the bank.

[@donnettedaly6799]

Wrong check yr facts

[@PVl8256]

Welcome to Australia. Australia fucks up a lot of talent in different sports coaches/selectors have no idea!

[@warwick4763]

Very talented young man reads the game so well never say die attitude and hard work always wins he’s DNA is pretty good too

[@paulpaul4681]

The Gazey name lives on. Its so obvious in his style that Josh had some of our greatest talent coaching him. His dad Andrew Gaze, Daryl McDonald and many more

[@shako_clips020]

I have a friend who said his mum played WNBL with Josh Giddeys mum

[@shoebert31]

different definitions of star

[@rossrickards7990]

Brilliant again alpha Thanks

[@sagegarden5310]

I just now saw on the news that my Chicago Bulls just traded Alex Curuso for Josh Giddy. I knew nothing about Josh so I googled him and wow what a trade! When I heard Aussie I was like he'll yeah, n he's just on fire n a tottal up n coming star and as a Bull he will really soar to Greatness as hell be on the court of Jordan himself. I'm very stoked for the Bulls now.I lost the excitement for them years ago n now I have it back.Yea!

[@LastNameInTown]

Thumbnail = From Overlooked little girl to underrated young man...

[@Alberts_Stuff]

That face plant 😂 8:00

[@villewintermaul1907]

She certainly grew a lot during those teen years... gives hopes to young women everywhere!

[@zippyspinifex]

Nice work Millie.

[@33greenleaf]

She was much prettier during those developmental years though.

[@jessekake2390]

Proud he hit the triple double yesterday against the heat…LFG Giddey!!🏀🗑️☄️🔥

[@aussieozzysmoothchillrasta4598]

Only Aussie Channel I Watch..✌️💪

[@stretchstretch9112]

Good for that dude

[@mitchellfreeman7010]

Great video. Sometimes I believe hard work can get you places then realise you need nbl parents, one-on-one coaching with Gaze and 6”8 height 😂

[@kw0017]

Doesn't qualify as "overlooked" if he wasn't good enough at the time. He had the opportunities, but didn't make the cut on merit Obviously since then he has grown, matured and improved.

[@BlacKOuT21255]

He's not even 'NBA Star' level. OKC are 12th in WC and his last outing went 7/8/7.. stupid video

[@kentchambers8642]

Great video. thanks for the work on this.

[@Mrguitar853]

Crazy how I legit have played on the courts in this video like the one at 4:27 I have my school tournaments at

[@Megustastu986]

bro looked like the fallen angel

[@medassistph]

Giggity likes em girls young.

[@spacedustpi]

The common denominator to basketball success seems to be these growth spurts, all else being equal.

[@nickb5311]

interesting the succesful path mello and now giddey have made through the NBL

[@glennos1974]

Thanks

[@easycheesyroblox4177]

Is That lmelo ball in the next stars poster🤔😮

[@raven4475]

Basketball Vic 'neglecting" Josh at those ages isn't a big deal!!!! The guy played juniors for the Tigers essentially the entire time!! How many games do the state teams play compared to your local domestic rep team?!?!? Yeah, exactly! On top of this, his Melb Tigers Jnr team is playing in arguably the hardest domestic Jnr rep comp in the country ( and has been the hardest comp for arguably the last 30 years, if not more !!!! ) As you said, before the age of 17, he's invited to the NBA Global academy in Australia... I don't really see the "neglect / overlooked "

[@Farhan917]

Dude is a beast

[@majorfishingadventures46]

Should do a video about that boxing match scam with Matt lodge

[@wallypally]

wait what

[@willm5814]

Wow! Do NOT judge a book by its cover!

[@drewnyberg6587]

That wouldve been sweet to see Giddey at WSU😭

[@taraishot100]

Do a Steven Adams video next I’m curious to know how a Kiwi made it to the NBA with little to no resources and no help from NZ basketball

[@petarprentovic4382]

giddey being dangerous with his head down when he dribbles shows you that nba has no defense at all. He is an intelligent bball player but true defender can lock him down easily in Euroleague per say

[@stephenwilliams4583]

Perhaps man more zone. NBA is a bullshit league atm., More like boxers doing display tounaments then Championship fighting. They need to change the rules so you can play DDDDDDD

[@corinnedodd2776]

thanks for this vid on my husband

[@thenoob6746]

he isn't your husband

[@Wambario]

@@thenoob6746he’s mine

[@devoro3232]

Attached to the email

[@BazzA13]

Do One On Dyson Daniels

[@zippyspinifex]

Haha I lived in Yarraville, probably crossed path with him.

[@crazyprayingmantis5596]

My favourite player, my son bought me a Giddy Jersey for Xmas. Love the kid. Make em Giddy 😜

[@luke4338]

Bro, I love your accent. Are you from Canada?

[@waycam77]

he was never snubbed

[@richardmckrell4899]

There's a basketball league in Australia?

[@yngcreeky-8174]

Could you do one about tai tuivasa?

[@franknashty]

The players that were chosen ahead of Josh for the state team - where are they now?

[@Mrguitar853]

I’m not used to seeing courts, brands, balls and scoreboards that I see and use/ have used it looks like the basketball Victoria coaching videos I watched to be a qualified coach though I’m still not qualified cause I basically got scammed but it might just be cause I’m 13 and had no idea what I had to do cause they didn’t tell me

[@stephenwilliams4583]

bloke can you attempt to articulate please? I dont entirely utndersand bt you cant get scammed out of becoming a coach. If you simply have a literacy problam? I can help you become a coach?

[@ElliottCox13]

Basketball politics is actually tragic for young players.

[@jameswallace5830]

Right handed taller Manu Ginobili

[@MrLurchsThings]

If he can bulk up a bit, and add some finesse to his jump shot - he’ll do ok. So few Aussies make it to the NBA, so we do tend to over-hype them, but I wish the kid the best of luck.

[@SpongeBob5019]

32 Australians have played in the nba. It's more than most countries.

[@stephenwilliams4583]

Per capita. I think more Aussies make it to the NBA more than any other country. So dont talk shit bloke.Pull your head in. Learn facts. Maybe?

[@leeroycgna]

I felt snubbed on his behalf for no 1st team all rookie. I mean Jalen Green over Josh Giddey?? Come on man

[@Kosikon]

why is the NRL hastags xD

[@philcapenmsgamingsports]

Just to be clear, Giddy isnt even a star, let alone Superstar, hes a Rising Star, a one day potential all star.....but lets carry on

[@nhanstorm]

breathe breathe

[@paulbearer7887]

Very promising but not a star yet. Fills up the stat sheet but needs to improve shooting obviously and being more impactful. Future is bright for goddey

[@BradB_Sportscards]

You sure he was that lil girl in the thumbnail pic!? 🤣😂

[@gussysboys2039]

Josh giddy is the new Lebron james

[@Arrica101]

He clearly wasn't overlooked because he wasn't good enough at the time. The title is such bullshit

[@doylersafl8728]

From Overlooked by Victoria to NBA Star to P3do

[@moganfreeman6036]

Star?

[@2jami357]

What do you mean breathe breathe

[@mattjames7773]

looks better than Ben Simmons

[@C0LPAN1C]

Thought the wnba got a new star ⭐

[@clayj535]

Bit hard to say he was over looked as a whole in aus basketball just because he wasn’t in the state team when he had such prominent people in aus basketball in his corner. Definitely a good story but not the rags to riches story you’ve tried to turn it into.

[@stephenwilliams4583]

No one said it was rag to riches clown.

[@SergioAbarca9]

Ok calm down, I think all of us a a community have to redefine the words 'nba star'...It's either being used too lightly or we have an unconcise definition. I completely disagree that Giddey is a star in this league. This is not a pity contest, truth is there is levels to this. Its not for everyone, not everyone can be great or a star!

[@Quickstepz-OG]

Well if I run the NBA I would be hopeful that everyone that first takes a step on the hardwood.. That they are already a star. It's the best league in the world. Do you want average people playing to find a star? Or is Jordan/Kobe etc just a star?

[@SergioAbarca9]

@@Quickstepz-OG The universe of players we’re talking about here doesn’t include you and me, or anyone not in the NBA. So the bar is moved way up..of course Giddey is Lebron James compared to me.

[@stephenwilliams4583]

dickhead for his age? He is a star. He has already set NBA records. Most players are another 12 months older than josh before they join living in their own country. You have zero fucking idea.

[@lexeo007]

Crazy to think they snubbed him bak in oz and told him he's not good enough. well, here he is in the biggest league in the world the NBA.

[@smithmichael4737]

Welcome to my world I am Andrew Boguts dad .We have seen it all and more

[@Kevinschart]

who's the chick in the thumbnail?

[@jzkramer]

Awesome video, but please don't say rout, when you pronounce route - in Australia it is pronounced root, this isn't America yet...

[@666Sinn]

I like Giddey a lot, I have his 36ers jersey however he needs to improve his shot drastically or he'll end up on the end of a NBA bench pretty quick to be honest.

[@1515jet]

Lmao.

[@makembounce69]

You idiot 😹😹

[@shink0453]

ROFLMAO.

[@derekgleeson1353]

Not being selected is not being "snubbed" or "rejected". This type of language teaches kids the shitty attitudes that we see from them now.

[@matthewritchens1023]

Ball was trash in the nbl

[@eyewishwalrus]

lets take my mask off at the nba draft to go stand next to someone without a mask on whos greeting every player like that lol...mask logic :p

[@kingX777]

NBA star is a little bit of a stretch lol

[@chessmanboy679]

Bro I love his game and all but star is a reach

[@nitymfx]

from nba star to p3do 💀

[@KittensAndHugs]

He’s not a pedo

[@nitymfx]

@@KittensAndHugs bro you’re just like him 💀

[@jameshoward5488]

u have trippie redd as ur profile pic just stop lololol

[@nitymfx]

@@jameshoward5488 dawg look at your pfp ik you ain’t tryna cook 💀

[@jameshoward5488]

@@nitymfx you know you wish you looked as good as me it’s okay

[@sunnycoastbob6980]

Looks like a chick!!

[@adrianovulas607]

bro he looks like a lesbian in the thumbnail

[@Silveradoroad]

Seriously he really is a NBA star? Ahaha 😅

[@tybafus2220]

Moral of the story, grow half a foot taller and work harder.

[@skipscheerer3671]

🌷 'Promosm'

[@Interesting70]

38 sec in, his parents were pro ballers, not watching

[@lostone9700]

Hes not a star. Hes just now become slightly below average starter. I swear people are dilusional.

[@stephenwilliams4583]

Pull your head in bloke. How is your ballin going?

[@arodyanksfan]

These stories are so dumb honestly. At the time he wasn't good enough. That's life, but if you want to play, keep playing, and sometimes, just sometimes you grow, get stronger and your game comes to life. But for every one of these stories, there are 1000s where the better younger players turned out to be bums.

[@stephenwilliams4583]

Correct. He didnt become a bum. Stay relevant clown.

[@arodyanksfan]

@@stephenwilliams4583 great job on your reading comprehension haha. Go back to grade school! Maybe you'll learn to understand what people write.

[@Stayservin]

Wait so the mans a trans?

[@midnigh7x]

Pretty clickbait. You make it seem like he was overlooked by Victoria in his current form.

[@timp1390]

Lamelo getting way to much praise here!! Overrated

[@Yo5_Music]

He’s not a nba star

[@alfonsosantos4011]

Star? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jimmyrobinson5699]

decent nba player but star?...... lets not get ahead of ourselves

[@bless8861]

Ben Simmons ruined the rep of Australians. “Soft” and “no heart”

[@stephenwilliams4583]

Well no. We have Josh, Patty, delavadova, and the hardest prick in the NBA. Joe Ingles. He scared of no motherfu#ker. And we have the number 1 defender in the league. So STFU.

[@jayrenbayren7900]

Bro be honest he’s not a star

[@oliverjford]

Yeah he is

[@Moltzenn]

You are severly underestimating the Levels it takes to even make the NBA. The kid is star bro.

[@hunterspicer954]

hes a star

[@cartergreen2309]

He averages 12 and 7 and has really bad shooting percentages. He's barely at starter level let alone star.

[@oliverjford]

@@cartergreen2309 you’re an npc

[@sisport_01]

Bogut never made the vic junior squads 😂😂😂😂?? 🎪