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Oct 4, 2021; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) goes to the basket against Charlotte Hornets guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (12) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 4, 2021; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) goes to the basket against Charlotte Hornets guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (12) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
During the recent game against the Dallas Mavericks, Oklahoma City Thunder rookie guard Josh Giddey set a new record by becoming the youngest player in NBA history to record a triple-double. After completing all the protocols for NBA health and safety, Giddey returned with a great performance.
Missing four matches this season, his return surprised everyone. Even though the team lost to the Mavericks, Giddey still earned a lot of attention. He broke the record that was set by Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball when he was 19 years and 140 days old.
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The new record is set by Josh Giddey, surpassing LaMelo Ball’s record
Giddey was often close to breaking the record, but on 2nd January this year, he took the chance and sealed the record for himself at the age of 19 years and 84 days. In total, he scored 17 points, provided 14 assists, and had 13 rebounds.
Although the Thunders lost by 95-86, it didn’t seem to be a bad game for Giddey. Fans praised Giddey on Twitter for his game and appreciated his efforts for the team and welcomed him back after the break.
The YOUNGEST to ever record a triple-double 👏 @joshgiddey pic.twitter.com/vyFmHT9pvJ
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) January 3, 2022
he younger than me i’m crying an throwing up ain’t no way https://t.co/NTmltHbvVt
— emile smith hoe (@v_legit_account) January 3, 2022
Rookies facing Milwaukee looking at them like free food. https://t.co/I90j1aru45
— CMGTheRoseDuelist (@CMGRoseDuelist) January 3, 2022
did he just have a scoreless double double too?…
this kid might be special https://t.co/tg4ttwgsiL
— one peace (@SleepNSound) January 3, 2022
Every year we get a younger Triple Double. Congrats to Josh Giddey https://t.co/CNQ8OdBWJT
— FromtheLogo__ (@FromtheLogo23) January 3, 2022
Him and SGA will be a problem for many years https://t.co/x96xUuSYo5
— Christopher walker (@chrispaulwalker) January 3, 2022
Would be Primo if Pop just let the man play.. https://t.co/27IKcLxbU9
— Spurs Legion (@SpursLegion) January 3, 2022
Australia might have won Gold at the Olympics if Giddey was picked… 😬🤔 https://t.co/8Dbc1YP7RR
— Hayley Wildes (@wildes_hayley) January 3, 2022
@LordShabazzIV mark my words! Dude a 6’9 pg he gone be the new 2k player that’s cold asl w a low rating https://t.co/9RTEe72Avm
— Almighty FO (@Verde_Dinero) January 3, 2022
Only four basketball players have achieved a triple-double before entering their 20s. This includes Giddey, Ball, Markelle Fultz, and Luka Doncic.
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Oct 27, 2021; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Malik Monk (11) dunks as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) looks on during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
While Giddey’s performance did not lead to Thunder’s victory, seeing the younger generation coming out with a performance like this always makes the audience more pumped for the game.
On being asked what he thought of his performance in the game, Giddey replied:
“It’s cool. The individual stats are good. I’ll enjoy it for the night, but a win is always better than individual stats for me. If I had zero, zero, zero and we win I’m more happy than if I have a triple-double and [we] lose. It’s always been that way for me, always will be. But yeah, it’s a cool milestone.”
Giddey has been doing really well for the Thunders, averaging 10.8 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 6.1 assists per game. We’d love to hear your reaction to the record-breaking performance.
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