Josh Giddey's two word response to matching MJ

Josh Giddey Matches Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls Record

Australian point guard Josh Giddey has joined Michael Jordan as the only Chicago Bulls players to record back-to-back triple-doubles in franchise history.

Historic Back-to-Back Performances

On November 5, Giddey achieved 29 points, 15 rebounds, and 12 assists in a 113-111 comeback victory against the Philadelphia 76ers. This came just two days after he posted 23 points, 12 rebounds, and 12 assists in his fourth triple-double at Madison Square Garden against the New York Knicks.

Career Triple-Double Totals

At 23 years old, Giddey now has 20 career triple-doubles, trailing Jordan’s franchise record of 28.

Josh Giddey's Reaction

"That's cool, I mean I'm not going to sit here and lie about it and say it's not cool," Giddey said after the victory against Philadelphia.

He added,

"I think all the individual stuff comes as a byproduct of winning and being part of a very, very fun team to play with. I'm grateful that I've got teammates and coaches that allow me to be in positions to be successful. It's a very, very fun group to play with, I love these guys that I get to go out and compete with and they make my job very easy."

Iconic Comparison

Giddey’s achievement places him alongside Michael Jordan, the six-time NBA champion and iconic Bulls figure, symbolizing a significant milestone for the young Australian talent.

Summary

Josh Giddey has solidified his place in Chicago Bulls history by matching Michael Jordan’s rare feat of consecutive triple-doubles, reflecting his growing impact on the team and league.

Basketball.com.au — 2025-11-06