Josh Giddey

In response to the questions regarding how NBA history’s youngest-ever No. 1 seed would navigate through the twists, turns, and roadblocks associated with their path to a championship, the Oklahoma City Thunder have confirmed that there’s nothing a quick pivot or subtle change of direction can’t solve. On a team stockpiled with crafty, capable offensive talent, Josh Giddey takes his turn in the spotlight, hunting down a rebound to set the stage for a transition opportunity. In need of a quick maneuver with CJ McCollum threatening to impede his path at midcourt, the third-year swingman eludes him with a nifty behind-the-back dribble before evading him for a second time with a smooth Eurostep and a finger roll finish. Demonstrative in his impact during his career’s first road postseason game, Giddey overwhelmed the New Orleans Pelicans’ defense from every area of the floor, fueling a win on April 27, 2024. Helping engineer Oklahoma City’s route to a commanding 3-0 series lead, Giddey lit up the scoreboards with 21 points, eight rebounds, six assists, one steal, and four triples.