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Josh Giddey’s quiet shift in playstyle is the driving force behind his growth

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Giddey has not only improved as a three-point marksmen, but also as an attacker.

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When the Chicago Bulls traded for then-21-year-old Josh Giddey, they saw something. They had to since the organization parted ways with a beloved member and all-time teammate, Alex Caruso. Caruso brought a fiery competitiveness that's observed few and far between in the NBA. Yet, the Bulls dealt him in exchange for a player who had seemingly plateaued.

After being drafted sixth overall in 2021, Giddey hit the ground running as a rookie, albeit for a subpar Oklahoma City Thunder squad.