Is Josh Giddey Secretly Brilliant?

A huge component in Oklahoma City's impressive season has been the continued development of Josh Giddey, whose size, playmaking ability, and overall feel for the game leave him with sky-high potential.
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[@stewartkerr1493]

He is the type of kid that each summer he will put the work in and improve different facets of his game. I imagine by the time he is 30 he will have a very well rounded game, with few weaknesses. His ceiling is in the upper echelons, not sure how far he'll go but enjoying the ride so far. Nice analysis cheers.

[@mattmaca]

He's doing great especially as a 20 yr old in his second season. He plays at his own pace making everything look relatively easy. Almost like he's down the local with his mates. Not everyone gets his game especially other teams fans.OKC on the rise. Nice vid.✌️

[@HoopVenue]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@peternut358]

Remember he’s not 21 till October. Everyone Relax

[@jayd619]

Thanks for the vid HV! This channel is extremely underrated. I hope more people realize how valuable your videos are. Cheers!

[@HoopVenue]

Appreciate that a ton!

[@Convisis]

Fair breakdown. Well done for emphasising his off-ball cutting, his playmaking allow him to make great reads off the ball. He has the ability to be a very solid NBA player. It will all come down to his willingness to work hard on his offensive scoring skill set.

[@briansynnott3228]

A balanced breakdown..His work ethic and IQ will should help over come any athletic shortfalls.

[@FortisOnFort]

Who else is here after the trade?

[@pwho405]

Its interesting to watch these type videos after the fact.

[@support1416]

Brilliant breakdown covered all aspects of the Gid 😅 Best I ve seen 👍

[@HoopVenue]

Appreciate it!

[@1337b3nnyvav00m]

3 future all stars under 25

[@OKCThunderPOD]

Great breakdown!

[@HoopVenue]

Appreciate it!

[@perthgirl1012]

Giddey Goat!

[@razzo086]

That was Wiggins that Giddey didn’t pass to for the 3 not Isaiah Joe…

[@HoopVenue]

It was, my mistake haha.

[@stbsabs4370]

Giddey means goat (the animal) in greek

[@HoopVenue]

Well considering Josh Giddey is a future GOAT, this makes sense.

[@itzhyper6570]

Josh giddy has metavision

[@charlieruoff5432]

I think it was Wiggins in the corner instead of Joe

[@HoopVenue]

It was, my mistake haha.

[@jc2388]

In 5 years the bulls winning the trade if okc don’t win a chip I hope the do tho love Caruso 😢

[@tullynona2750]

Recognised by the Aussie Boomers Josh just nabbed Simmons spot on the team. Rightfully deserved as Simmons just dosen't really want to play for Australia.

[@stromboli1234]

Hi

[@HoopVenue]

Hello

[@lukebeall5590]

Welp

[@sanjay-vh2bx]

hello

[@HoopVenue]

Hey!

[@strelitziA_A]

DAMN, Future Johnny Sins?

[@kylelarson5074]

Cant go left

[@alimfuzzy]

Released those video one day too early.

[@loudthebest7546]

Chris Hansen needs a word

[@imspork]

I can think of a different Josh who is much better. Josh Primo, very great young player at exposing the defending and finding the spot to show his teammates and staff what he can do

[@user_naakz]

he got wavied didnt he?

[@mattmaca]

😂 I got ya.😜

[@jimmybooki4281]

I think he became a masseuse giving rub downs.

[@eastonwinship2016]

😂

[@Ikeepcomingbackhere_]

He's a curiosity at 20 yrs old, elite athlete def not, high iq for sure. If the 3pt% can get to 36 and above on 6 shots per game he can definitely enjoy the ride OKC should be on. Is he the most tradeable piece at OKC? For sures once the future picks come in during 2025-29. So far this season he has improved more than enough in his role, but his efficiency will determine what's in store for him next season

[@johnrouguine3090]

He’s okay

[@isaactesfaye9760]

I love giddy but I think some of the skills of sga giddy and Jalen Williams don't blend well. Williams is a much better prospect in my opinion so it'll be interesting to see what happens. Sga and Williams are predicated on getting to the hoop and giddy does not provide adequate spacing for them. An sga, Williams, and annunoby lineup is scary if they move on from giddy.

[@imnotblindbutiloveblindfol8449]

All giddy needs to do is shoot at least 35% from 3 and they’ll be good. He shows streaks every now and again so in about a season or 2 he’ll be a good 3 point shooter.

[@HoopVenue]

I do think what he’s shown away from the ball and how he can connect the offense next to scorers like SGA who don’t make the most advanced passes in the world definitely helps him fit next to these guys.

[@callumsmith5819]

​@@imnotblindbutiloveblindfol8449 he has shot over 45% from 3 over the last 10 games so things are looking good

[@jimmybooki4281]

Giddey & J-Dub have both expedited the re-build in consecutive seasons.The style they are playing now has been facilitated by Giddeys passing & anticipation & IQ.He gives teamates time & space which is a key commodity.J-Dub is a S/F or P/F. You need to attack the rim.Remember J-Dub has been a blessing.He getting Chets min.I think that's a bonus cause the 3 of them will be key parts of the rotation for the forseable future.Let them complete their rookie contracts before we pass judgement.As long as they improve yr on yr OKC have kicked goals.

[@isaactesfaye9760]

@@HoopVenue yeah I'm not saying he doesn't fit, its just not the most seamless. Sga has so much rim gravity he's a very good heliocentric player, than Williams might just be the next pg13 someone that can handle, pass, slash and defend. Giddey doesn't defend or shoot well so that's why I said Anunoby would fit their future like a glove as someone who shoots well and is a lockdown and they could switch everything with sga,williams,OG,and Chet.

[@MikeTheNBAGuy]

Unathletic Ben Simmons, back when he wasnt terrified to attack the basket

[@johnrouguine3090]

Yeah, just without the defense and like a bit better as a shooter

[@George2647g]

Funny calling him unathletic when he literally an nba player when u gotta be among top athletes in the world to make it…

[@MikeTheNBAGuy]

@@George2647g Its by NBA player standards, figured that was obvious 🙄

[@HoopVenue]

I see the similarities, but will say Simmons never had the type of floater Giddey has, and didn’t have the same feel for brilliantly moving without the ball to compensate for that lack of shooting.

[@johnrouguine3090]

@@George2647g facts homie, Nikola Jokić is a freak of nature, just from an athletic standpoint. He is as fast as a gazelle, strong as a gorilla, and can jump with the kangaroos. Just so explosive and dynamic.

[@taylorjobby]

Nonce