In a thrilling display of basketball brilliance on Tuesday night, Josh Giddey of the Chicago Bulls etched his name into NBA history books with his seventh triple-double of the season during a hard-fought victory over the Atlanta Hawks. With the ghosts of legends like Oscar Robertson and Magic Johnson looking on, Giddey joined an elite fraternity, becoming just the sixth player in league history to rack up 25 triple-doubles by the age of 23.
The game, played at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on December 23, 2025, saw Giddey dominate early and often. By the eight-minute mark of the third quarter, he had already secured his triple-double, finishing the night with an impressive 19 points, 15 assists, and 11 rebounds on 8-of-15 shooting. Despite seven turnovers that contributed to the Bulls trailing by as much as 18 points, Giddey’s overall impact was undeniable—he ended with a positive plus-minus and delivered in clutch moments.
With the score teetering at 120-119 in favor of Chicago and under a minute remaining, Giddey called his own number. Isolating against Atlanta’s All-Star guard Trae Young, he leveraged his size advantage to spin into the paint and drop a smooth floater over the defender. This “bully ball” moment, as captured in highlights from the Chicago Bulls’ official account, sealed the deal and propelled the team to their fourth consecutive win.
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But the real story transcends the stat line. According to Bulls PR, Giddey’s achievement places him alongside Hall of Famers Oscar Robertson, Magic Johnson, Luka Doncic, and Nikola Jokic, plus Ben Simmons. Excluding the enigmatic Simmons, this list is a who’s who of basketball immortality—players whose careers are defined by versatility, vision, and dominance. At just 23, Giddey isn’t guaranteeing his own Hall of Fame plaque yet, but his unique skill set is turning heads league-wide.
Giddey’s season stats further underscore his ascent: averaging 20.0 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 9.1 assists over 27 games, with shooting splits of 47.9% from the field and a career-best 40.2% from beyond the arc. He’s now second in the NBA for triple-doubles, trailing only Jokic’s 13, and ahead of Atlanta’s Jalen Johnson.
As the Bulls inch toward a .500 record, Giddey’s name is bubbling up in All-Star conversations. While a starting nod might be a stretch, his play has undoubtedly caught the eye of coaches who select reserves. Scouting reports are adjusting, and defenses are prioritizing him more than ever.
This isn’t just another win for Chicago; it’s a statement from a young star rewriting history. The legends of the past have a new companion in Josh Giddey—proof that the future of the NBA is in capable, triple-double-dispensing hands.
