The Chicago Bulls raised some eyebrows this offseason by re-signing Josh Giddey to a four-year, $100 million deal. Giddey has drawn his fair share of criticism over the years—and not without reason. The 23-year-old is anything but ordinary. Before arriving in Chicago, he struggled mightily as a shooter, and his defense often resembled a traffic cone more than an adequate stopper. Still, he’s a 6-foot-8 point guard with elite vision and feel for the game, an archetype that’s impossible to ignore.
Thus, the Bulls rewarded Giddey with a substantial extension, betting on his still-untapped upside and the belief that his post–All-Star break surge from last season would carry over.