Josh Giddey Makes Bulls History vs 76ers

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey made franchise history against the Philadelphia 76ers

Dec 8, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) looks to pass the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images | Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

One of the most sought-after players on the trade market this past offseason, the Chicago Bulls opted to trade All-Defensive guard Alex Caruso to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for promising young guard Josh Giddey. The sixth pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, Giddey flashed his stat-stuffing abilities during his three years with the Thunder.

Now, in his first season with the Bulls, Giddey has started in every game he's appeared in while providing his all-around game. The team leader in assists and second in rebounds, Giddey's near triple-double against the Philadelphia 76ers tonight earned him a spot in franchise history.

According to Bulls PR, Giddey's 10 rebounds against the Sixers was his 13th game with 10 or more rebounds this season, the most by a Bulls guard in a season since Michael Jordan had 14 instances in the 1992-93 season.

Playing for the Chicago Bulls, it's not often that you find yourself in the same company as Jordan in any type of statistical category. During that 1992-93 season, Jordan averaged 6.7 rebounds per game, less than Giddey who entered today with a 7.4 rebounds per game average.

You never see a catch & shoot like this 🤯@CHSN__ | @JoshGiddey pic.twitter.com/jfTYvkOU4G
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) January 26, 2025

Giddey does have a ways to go to catch up to Jordan's best single-season rebounding effort, as he finished the 1988-89 season with 8.0 rebounds per game. Regardless, an impressive feat for the Bulls guard to accomplish in his first season with the franchise.

NBA Fans React to New Chicago Bulls Trade Report

Anthony Edwards Makes NBA History in Timberwolves-Bulls

14-Year NBA Veteran, Ex-Bulls Player Announces Retirement

Related Articles