Social Media Reacts to Josh Giddey’s Return to OKC Thunder

How social media reacted to the Thunder's beatdown of the Bulls on Monday night.

Mar 31, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) passes around Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images | Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

On Monday night, guard Josh Giddey made his official return to Oklahoma City after spending his first three seasons with the team. 

In the offseason, Giddey was dealt straight across to the Chicago Bulls for guard Alex Caruso. And the deal has been mutually beneficial for both teams, with the Australian getting more opportunity in Chicago, and Caruso providing another role player punch for OKC.

In Monday's contest, the Thunder issued a beatdown of the Bulls, pulling away early in the first quarter and never looking back. By the end of the third frame, the score was 114-74 in favor of OKC. Giddey scored 15 points on 15 shots in his return, dishing 10 assists and falling just two rebounds shy of a triple-double with eight.

Here was how X, formerly known as Twitter, reacted to Giddey's return and the game:

Big ovation for Josh Giddey in his return to OKC.

Giddey waved in appreciation to
Thunder fans. pic.twitter.com/EHOkYppr0T

— Brandon Rahbar (@BrandonRahbar) April 1, 2025

Jaylin Williams and Josh Giddey get tied up for a jump ball, those two have always spoken glowingly about one another. Even before the trade JWill talked about Giddey and their friendship at exit interviews. Fun to see.

— Rylan Stiles (@Rylan_Stiles) April 1, 2025

Thunder Legacy player @derekfisher in the house tonight! 📸 pic.twitter.com/2A7kWwxPSV

— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) April 1, 2025

Alex Caruso in a Thunder jersey, the last rotation on a defensive possession, closing out on Josh Giddey in a Bulls jersey. Crazy picture.

— Joel Lorenzi (@JoelXLorenzi) April 1, 2025

Thunder vs. Bulls pic.twitter.com/lpHu1KPKZY

— David Brandon (@birdrightsnba) April 1, 2025

Can’t ask for much more than OKC hitting their stride at the end of the season.

No better time if they sustain this level of play.

— Thunder Film Room (@ThunderFilmRoom) April 1, 2025

Thunder are officially in run rule territory lol

— Aubyn Phippen (@AubynPhippen) April 1, 2025

This is one of the best teams ever. Appreciate what you are watching.

— TF (@ThunderFocus) April 1, 2025

Thunder now move to 28-1 against the Eastern Conference

That’s the new best record against a conference in a season EVER pic.twitter.com/7rMp12Gny3

— 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒆 🌩 (@Three_Cone) April 1, 2025

40-point lead for the Thunder going into the 4th.

OKC has hit the Bulls with the kitchen sink, refrigerator, dish washer and everything else that isn’t nailed down in the house. pic.twitter.com/ZaEAJeOZhO

— Michael Martin (@MichaelOnSports) April 1, 2025

Final: Thunder 114, Bulls 74

Wait, no, one quarter still to play sorry

— Derek Parker (@DParkOK) April 1, 2025

Chet with the catch-and-shoot 3-pointer. That must've felt good seeing one go in

— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) April 1, 2025

Do you all realize what OKC is doing to teams?

This is the most dominant regular season we’ve ever seen. Period.

— Shane Young (@YoungNBA) April 1, 2025

I know it gets said a lot but small market Oklahoma City being a title favorite while having the draft capital and young talent to blow any offer for any available star out of the water this summer is a masterclass in team building.

— Chris Mannix (@SIChrisMannix) April 1, 2025