Last Updated on November 11, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here’s a detailed overview of Josh Giddey:

  • Full Name: Joshua James Giddey
  • Nationality: Australian
  • Age: Born on October 10, 2002
  • Hometown: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
  • Height: 6 feet 8 inches (203 cm)
  • Weight: 216 pounds (98 kg)
  • Wingspan: Approximately 6 feet 7 inches (201 cm)
  • Shoe Size: Size 13 (US)
  • Shoe Brand: Nike Kobe 6 Protro
  • Number: 3 (OKC)
  • Position: Point Guard / Shooting Guard
  • High School: St. Kevin’s College, Melbourne, Australia
  • College: Did not attend college (Developed in Australia’s NBL program)
  • NBA Draft: 6th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft by the Oklahoma City Thunder
  • Teams Played For:
    • Oklahoma City Thunder (2021–present)
  • Championship Rings: None as of now
  • Kids: No public information about having children
  • Siblings: He has a sister named Hannah, who is also a basketball player.

Notes:

  • Similar players to Josh Giddey include LaMelo Ball, Steve Blake, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
  • Josh Giddey started his NBA career wearing the Nike Kobe 6 Protro basketball shoes.
  • Josh Giddey’s playing weight has been consistent throughout his career at around 215-220 pounds. He’ll likely try to retain that weight since much of his game is reliant on his nimbleness, though he mainly looks to gain more muscle later, especially if a team trainer recommends it.
  • Josh Giddey’s height without shoes is 6 feet 8 inches.

Fun Facts

  • The Oklahoma City Thunder traded Josh Giddey for Alex Caruso because they thought Caruso’s experience would be better than Giddey’s upside while competing for a championship in 2024-25. Most NBA fans thought that was unusual given Giddey’s upside.