Josh Giddey | 2023-24 End-of-Season Interview | OKC Thunder

Josh Giddey speaks with media at end-of-season interviews.
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[@lnorris5142]

Tough to watch this amazing young man fight his emotions. He obviously loves this organization and this city so much. He has spoken of that many times. He is so talented and has so much growing to do. It would be an absolute shame to lose him. Summer break is coming at the perfect time for him. I hope he can get a mental and emotional reset during this time off. And I can't wait to watch him in the Olympics!

[@raywhite6652]

Being 21 yrs old and having the whole world turn against you overnight because of a false accusation has to gut wrenching 🤢

[@idkmybffjill9682]

It wasn’t a false allegation tho. He hooked up with a 17 year old. The important part is he didn’t know and she was in an adults only club so he was safe to assume she was legal Giddy both did nothing wrong and hooked up with a minor. Both of these can be true in this specific situation

[@danfit_1633]

@@idkmybffjill9682 true, but people need to leave it alone

[@NotSubair]

@@idkmybffjill9682You forgot the part where he was 19 and in a 18+ club. You are suggesting he went out his way to do it.

[@gngr2]

​@@raywhite6652"false"

[@raywhite6652]

Imagine being 21 falsy accused of a serious accusation and having ppl threatening you , making a meme out of you and being the only player getting boo'd in 80% of your road games..... I hope josh giddey goes on a revenge tour next season 💯😈

[@718-]

Word, the girl lied about her age and he clearly had no idea. Knicks fan here but I’m definitely rooting for Josh

[@bradburykalinchak3744]

Not false lol

[@xtackett3728]

@@bradburykalinchak3744dumbass

[@TakingSquash833]

You did a lot to get us into the playoffs. We are all behind you and are with you here in Australia. Giddey Up. 👍

[@yaakovbelfer1698]

Love this comment !

[@NutssMungo]

Bro sucked in the playoffs

[@sped_notcory4997]

Dallas Mavs fan here: much respect to Josh G. Love the maturity.. keep ur head up young man !

[@bellak46]

Can’t wait to see Josh in OKC again next year. We love having you here. You are a great member of our team. Thunder Up 💙🏀

[@sarahlittle7929]

Giddey is a class act. He's young. He's still developing as an athlete. There's no ego! We're lucky he's here.

[@XYRYX1]

Really impressed by this interview. Really thought there would be way more bitterness after how his season played out and ended. Not a single second I thought he sugarcoated something or wasn’t honest about his shortcomings. Hope he can reset his mind over the summer, work on his game and grow from a season that could really have thrown many youngsters under the bus. Good fit or not going forward, you have to respect how he handled this year. Maybe grow a beard, cut your hair and come back as a real badass. If not, remember that this team won 57 because he was a integral part of it and not despite. With a mindset like his after this season, there is no way he won’t be a better player and even better teammate going forward.

[@user-gt1iu4ne8e]

Class act. Loved watching you. Thank you for helping us get to playoffs. Enjoy your time off and looking forward to watching you with us in the fall. Giddy up!!!!❤

[@BorisCool]

Shoutout JoshGiddeyEnjoyer

[@shaneypoo2022]

PLUG 🔌

[@mitchmaher]

Tomfoolery

[@numunukiid138]

My guy

[@WyWid]

Insert cartoon ah noise

[@alimfuzzy]

Giddey is such a professional and open and honest. With everything that happened he easily may have had one of the roughest times of any NBA player this season. Looking forward to his olympic run.

[@qball66]

great maturity and a true team player.

[@user-th1qj6hc4b]

Total class from Josh. Hope he’s back and better for next year.

[@brianocallaghan4715]

Wow. Really mature, honest and open interview. Great to see Josh's self-aware reflection and that he has maintained a great attitude after the tough year. Looking forward to seeing Josh improve over the summer and back @ OKC next year. to see what level this group of guys can get to.

[@yanli9618]

Mad respect for Giddey! You will definitely be better, we trust you!

[@WayneHoad-on4fq]

Onya Josh well said, Wazza's a proud dad Welcome home mate 👍 🇦🇺

[@jessicaterry9802]

You’re awesome Josh! Just got my boys a #3 Giddy jersey

[@ayenfox6736]

The love that Josh has for our team and his teammates/brothers only rival that of OUR love for the whole Team. I hope we keep him 🥰 whatever happens, Josh, know that you have a home here in Oklahoma 🥰🙏🙏🙏

[@phkeifff3139]

Love Giddey too, but what if we could get an upgrade at sg/pg for him? Slide sga to the 2 like I feel he should play

[@mikehsu4531]

He is just 21 and being so mature. It’s obviously that he struggled a lot in this season, but we’ve seen how great he could play before. Just trust him and he’ll definitely prove himself for the next season.

[@PS-fv2jd]

Head up, Josh 🤍🤍 I'll be rooting for you in the Olympics!

[@romelominga1980]

Let’s get to work Josh !!

[@tdhharris]

Great maturity discussing the challenges of the year. I hope he stays in OKC.

[@marshallsaltzman9924]

So much respect for Josh.

[@googsy5773]

the future is still bright josh...........giddey up!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@booman4005]

Tough year for josh, but I’m confident in his ability to grow and develop his game

[@mpatidominguez]

True thunder player. Oklahomans LOVE you J❤O❤S❤H

[@curtisyuzdepski3603]

What a class act and humble young man who knows he needs to get better but really wants to be a part of the organization. Big decisions ahead.

[@rosshuxford6103]

Josh, have an amazing summer / Melbourne winter. Enjoy your family time. You said it best …. Being apart of this team is like therapy. Life can be busy and heavy, I’ve had some crazy days at work …. Then I hop in my car, immerse myself in the love and energy of this team and it truely brightens my day. You are apart of that. ❤ to you and your family. Bring on Paris

[@bolderwrld]

Great to hear him know why he was benched and not pouting about it

[@angelahock169]

And really, Isaiah on the floor to start seemed to spread out the Mavs better and Josh having a chance to set up plays for the bench and handle the ball more is a good move

[@davidhorne2672]

@@angelahock169 well it would have been if they had actually let him.

[@peternut358]

You can hear the emotion in his voice and what this young 21yo man had to endure from some NBA fans was shameful. Giddey has a bright future in the NBA and where ever he lands he will be a great player. Well done Josh hope you have a good trip home and get to an AFL game 🇦🇺👍.

[@eshsteywart]

we love you josh. youre a great person and it shows why sam drafted you. put in the work and be ready for next season. thunder up!

[@davidhorne2672]

Living his dreams and shows a lot more maturity than some of the fan base. There are haters wanting him to fail but if we trade him he will come back to hurt us.

[@sora_2342]

Giddy you truly did a lot to help this team get to the position they were in! Okc is lucky to have you and I truly hope you can find a great level of success next season here!

[@douglashuston268]

The guy is 21 years old and has maturity of a veteran. I hope we keep him because I think he has a lot of improvement that can happen.

[@ukrainiansareproto-mesopat9235]

"This girl is 16 years old but has the maturity of a veteran"

[@hashthestampede873]

Putin scared after seeing your profile pic​@@ukrainiansareproto-mesopat9235

[@kidsixmm]

@@ukrainiansareproto-mesopat9235 if ur a male shame on you your bro

[@kidsixmm]

@@ukrainiansareproto-mesopat9235 can we please stop defending young women who lie bro ? This guy could’ve won jail for years bc a lie

[@kidsixmm]

Been*

[@NotSubair]

Can’t imagine the mental toll this year has had on him. I wouldn’t wish this on my worst enemy. Dude is innocent, PROVEN yet is labelled. Worst of all, going through this alone without your “Friends”, “teammates”, “coaches” defending you publicly is diabolical.

[@0007bonita]

Great job JOSH! GO HIGHER!!!❤❤❤😊

[@0007bonita]

We love you Young Man❤❤❤😊

[@angelahock169]

♥️

[@ukrainiansareproto-mesopat9235]

And he loves Young Woman! Really, really Young!

[@denisemcrae4033]

God can you get a brain and leave this young player live his dream.​@@ukrainiansareproto-mesopat9235

[@kayden1214]

Please keep Josh ❤️

[@thijsdewildt15]

He went through a lot emotionally this year, I think people are forgetting that. If it went South he wouldn't be in the NBA anymore. His head was obviously all over the place. But in my opinion we need him, he's a great play maker and like everyone else is saying he's only 21. Can't build a team with trading players every year if they have a bad season. Stick with him and he'll help us win the Chip 💪💪 OKC 💙🧡

[@ukrainiansareproto-mesopat9235]

"Wont you think about the pradator"

[@duffal0]

Love you Giddey

[@hitomiinuyama9374]

You always learn from mistakes and next season Josh will be better. ⚡️💙

[@davidhorne2672]

The mistake was the way OKC played or tried to play him.

[@vNados]

On to the olympics Josh, he’s going to do big things in the green and gold 💚💛

[@benson5750]

Keep your head up giddey!!! Presti a lot smarter than these dumbass haters, he sees what u do for this team and organization 🙏🙏🙏

[@KyleBuckner-ld8jt]

What a mature and perfect way to handle the situation. This interview only makes me like you more!! #respect #ThunderUp

[@marcohardie]

You can tell Josh is a very genuine and mature person, people will always have stuff to say about him but seeing him admit that he needs to be better and deserved to be benched shows how real he is, look forward to seeing his growth as a player and individual but despite what people say Ik he’s a good person and he’s a talented player, love from New Zealand ❤

[@user-iw5wq5gx9u]

Let’s go Josh

[@aesfubar]

Go Giddey!

[@aliaq5213]

Josh Giddey has made NBA history by becoming the youngest player to record a triple-double

[@shakeemrobinson30]

Old news

[@watermeloninsummer103]

@@shakeemrobinson30 get lost hater!

[@charlescohen6140]

Not 34 years-old but still 21, much younger than when Brunson and Lauri were impatiently gone. Next year will be different.

[@WyWid]

Thanks for opening my DMs Josh!

[@jasonaquino7893]

I am rooting for Josh to go on a crazy run next year after locking in for this summer!

[@deeT02]

Pleeease stay Giddey!! You were on FIRE 🔥 in March! That will come back!

[@user-ow3ge8dx2m]

Of course SGA, Jdub, Chet and other's 1 on 1 skills are excellent, but we needed your wide vision and ball movement coming from your assists. I hope your skills assessed properly. Go ahead.

[@BdrumMerX14]

respect Josh you have had incredible composure for your age, I'm in your corner

[@ukrainiansareproto-mesopat9235]

"composure for her age"

[@PeterParkerwon]

@@ukrainiansareproto-mesopat9235dude get a life

[@lilroy1983]

I believe in you Giddey. I know you can adjust and adapt to be the best version of yourself. Ceiling is incredibly high and you can hit it.

[@718-]

There’s been a lot of proof that the girl lied about her age, and the fact that her parents didn’t press charges hints at that being true. Poor guy, he really just didn’t know and you can see how it’s impacted his mental especially on the court

[@OwenMcKenna]

Gotta do a Warwick Giddey and change that hairstyle for effect, Josh! Time for the headband!

[@MrJD-tj2co]

Josh,please stay with OKC

[@paintbrosent.8480]

Whatever offseason move we make, I have a feeling that Mark is gonna do all he can to keep Josh on the team.

[@thatdude4542]

Horrible coaching from OKC against Dallas. Giving Giddey an average of 11 minutes per game was stupid. I'm not saying give him 35-40 but at least give him the opportunity to settle and find his flow. Basically told the kid you have zero confidence or faith in him.

[@DrewbaccaStarWars]

Yeah what a joke

[@adybalanolomete]

Yes, you are a better coach than the coty... Almost every other coach would have benched him all series, he gave him more than enough chances

[@ukrainiansareproto-mesopat9235]

You should edit your last sentence. Kinda sus

[@thatdude4542]

@@adybalanolomete Stfu. His coaching was awful and that's a huge reason why OKC are out.

[@ukrainiansareproto-mesopat9235]

Why did you call Giddey "kid?" Excusing his behavior? ​@@thatdude4542

[@lindamck841]

I admired him this year as he played in visiting arenas. He handled it all very well. What happened to him could of happened to anyone.

[@ukrainiansareproto-mesopat9235]

🤨 You need to be investigated.

[@bobblimpsr.3955]

@@ukrainiansareproto-mesopat9235 terrorist

[@ukrainiansareproto-mesopat9235]

​@@bobblimpsr.3955the person said what happened to giddey could happen to anyone. That's quite a damning statement

[@cmac9141]

@@ukrainiansareproto-mesopat9235the girl lies about her age you troll

[@SabrinaSparrow-ym1sn]

We love you Josh!

[@jpkjpkjpk]

ギディーの味方です！来シーズンも応援するよ！！オリンピック頑張って！！

[@calebnielsen8943]

1 more chance, keep giddey another year

[@uruser119]

yaa but definitely shouldn’t be starting anymore and come off the bench

[@dlorbaby1974]

Honestly don’t think we should trade him , he had a bad series but I think we forget he’s only 21

[@Dyl_RK]

Respect

[@chemistryset1]

As an Aussie fan, Giddey has to do right by himself and find a better fit for his talents. He is being wasted at OKC.

[@jamesh2650]

Agreed. He and Wemby would be an interesting duo. He’s only going to improve further by playing far more minutes elsewhere.

[@chemistryset1]

@@jamesh2650 Yeah he'd be a great fit for the Spurs, good call.

[@PlatinumArtiststv]

Chin up Giddey. 💪🏾⚡️🌪️

[@markwarner5054]

No brainer spurs 1 assistant coach Aussie Brett brown massive experience international ball and pop he will know how to use him with wenby I think then next level for him if he stay there his game won’t improve a lot Shai the man there

[@user-mm6ii3yh9w]

Man its gonna be sad if we trade him💔 You can tell he loves this team and organization

[@thatguyperseus]

Extend Giddey!!

[@TheMORTsterTTV]

He may need to be our 6th man

[@uruser119]

only if he can develop a three ponit shot if not he gotta go

[@jermainemcclain5365]

I been sayin switch him and jdub position

[@user-fy1lu8zd7n]

Giddy-up 24-25!

[@cmac9141]

I love Giddey but we need an “Uhhhm” counter

[@zozomustdie]

In this interview, he says it about 184 times probably even more 😭

[@sebastianschwald1625]

Compare this interview with Gordon‘s and then ask yourself which one is the young guy and which one should be the experienced, mature guy!

[@richardvivian3665]

Good interview. I hope someone helps him eliminate the ummm’s in his interviews for next year. Sure sounds like he wants to stick around OKC

[@RekoneX]

For me the NBA have handled this so terribly!! Simply the fans need a response from the NBA regarding this behaviour towards a young player that could be the best Aussie basket baller we have seen in the NBA with his complexion and style of play and they let the world speculate all year on if he is guilty of very serious crime! The NBA needed to come out and suspend him or fully back Josh Giddy simple so why has this happened so sad! Very impressive young man could have ended his life over this but it looks like OKC have made there decision clear that they have not really give him the keys to run the game and get his stats up across the board! I believe last year he was on the verge of being an all caliber player!! Big l for the NBA

[@fredomadeit4875]

I truly hope they can find a way to keep him and still draft or acquire a big man. Maybe cut Hayward, and draft or get a big man. Josh can do so much for this team. He may not want to but could be a great change for the team if he comes off the bench that way he can handle the ball when Shai is sitting and be that burst of energy when starters sit. He can do it all and i hope he stays and they figure out to make him and Shai work.

[@burks9595]

I remember when people use to suggest this with Westbrook and Harden and didn’t agree then, but seriously why would we not try having this natural passer be our PG and SGA be our SG and can even take over and play PG at the end of games like all teams #1’s do at the end of the game?

[@watermeloninsummer103]

Hope he finds his own team!!

[@Greeny_UCH]

God help me i was only 19 😂

[@parks5010]

Get outta there Gid!

[@markwarner5054]

A lot of teams will take him he doesn’t fit okc I can see him burning them down the line his not fast but his smart

[@derrickrush6550]

They took him out the line up BIG MISTAKE

[@725jenks]

Go ahead and trade away your 2nd best rebounder. Your already at the bottom of the league in boards. Who needs a 21 year old triple double machine anyway.

[@DeclanPistrin-to8lm]

As an Australian I would like to say, mate your fucking cooked 😢 hoping for him to play better next season tho and for Australia

[@justinbrown9276]

How many times u gotta say um 😂😂

[@rjon173]

If hes good vs everyone except Dallas he should just go there

[@julianbutterworth2272]

Needs to move to get better, I like the idea of him at Spurs

[@davidhorne2672]

If he goes there we will regret it he will come back and hurt us. Shouldn’t make direct rivals better if possible that trade will do that.

[@benson5750]

Nah keep him here

[@maitlandbezzina2842]

Actually that would be a fantastic move. Imagine him facilitating Wemby

[@andygossard4293]

As a Mavs watcher, i say he could play for Dallas. Big guard, movs the ball, needs to shoot enough to get him in the groove. Luka could help him.

[@jbbegley3366]

Can we get a ummm count?

[@panther189_]

Hopefully he improves next yr. With OKC or elsewhere

[@agwager]

Playoff basketball sorts players out. Ben Simmons never recovered and I hope Giddey, another Aussie, doesn't suffer the same fate. He has been tipped to be the number 1 option for the Australian team at the Olympics, but I fear that responsibility is above what he is capable of. Perhaps a trade will be the best option, but right now Presti would only be getting unders for him. He has the potential to be like Magic Johnson, but psychologically he needs help. It's all mental with Giddey.

[@ukrainiansareproto-mesopat9235]

Australians will be cheering him? Shame on AUS even calling him up..

[@brettgleadell3576]

Needs to get to a new team.....honestly, it's so obvious

[@21silvermoon]

Trade Giddy for Wendell Carter Jr.

[@TheGlenhopeFarmers-fu2dw]

Hope that he demands a trade. Has been horribly coached. Wasted talent.

[@DrewbaccaStarWars]

WE WANT GIDDEY

[@masterfa1con649]

I hope your agent/s are working hard to get you a trade mate. You don't fit this organisation. You won't grow under MD. He'll keep destroying your confidence and inturn keep destroying your game.

[@colemartin7320]

Mate he didn’t have a great year. That’s not really on the coach.

[@masterfa1con649]

@colemartin7320 he may have had some offcourt issues that attributed to his lower output on the court, but MDs over rotations and lack of ability to read players' ebbs and flow had a huge impact on the team as a whole. Gids doesn't fit this team. Needs to run PG. Won't get that next to Shai and definitely won't get that under MD.

[@davidhorne2672]

@@colemartin7320not completely but do you think playing him out of position was his decision then ?

[@ctoaun23]

​@@masterfa1con649He'll get better in the role they're playing him in. Doing something different is good for his development

[@trillamannwinters6963]

I like Giddy but this off season he needs to work on a jumper or we might have to trade him

[@timothy_james_lee]

"Umm" -Josh Giddey

[@watermeloninsummer103]

grow up!

[@KB-ix4gq]

Ummm lol

[@russellwestbrookyellingatw9381]

Uuuuummmmmmm