Josh Giddey is now locked in as the Bulls’ point guard of the future after signing his 4-year, $100-million contract extension. He showed great improvement last season, both in his production on the court and, more importantly, his overall approach to the game. He needs to maintain his new mentality and aggression on the court to avoid falling into the career trajectory of former top pick Ben Simmons.
There are some similarities between Simmons and Giddey in the early years of their careers, particularly on the offensive end. Simmons was actually a much superior defender (and still probably is), but his lack of offense ultimately cost him his spot in the 76ers’ future.