Fansided · Nov 4, 2025
Josh Giddey is proving even his most serious doubters wrong
They said he couldn’t lead. They said he couldn’t shoot. Yet here we are.
Oct 22, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) greets fans after the game against the Detroit Pistons at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images | Matt Marton-Imagn ImagesIn an NBA era dominated by predictable star profiles—sharpshooters, isolation ballers, micro-athletic wings—the thought going into this season was that Josh Giddey didn't fit the mold. Critics pointed to his ball-stopping tendencies, his early career three-point struggles, and the nagging question: Can you really build a winning offense around a 6-foot-8 guard who isn't a traditional pull-up scorer?
