The Oklahoma City Thunder shipped Josh Giddey to the Chicago Bulls this offseason and after a strong Olympic performance it is clear this season needs context.
Josh Giddey wrapped up an emotional Olympic run which ended in tears and what felt far too early. While the 21-year-old will have to wait four more years to redeem his country at the next Olympic Games, he only has to wait a little over four more weeks to redeem himself at an NBA level.
The Oklahoma City Thunder were still envisioning a partnership between themselves and their No. 6 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft but heading into a contract year they pitched the guard on a bench role that Giddey wanted no part in. Giddey, earns a fresh start in the Windy City, a role that is much closer to his ideal NBA outcome and presumably the chance to start again ahead of his offseason payday.
He is far too talented individually to somehow have a worse season than a year ago and for the first time in his NBA career his role has the chance to be near-perfect for his skill set. His awkward power struggle with Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander limited the 21-year-old to this point to no fault of either player.
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