In a seismic shift that’s rocking the NBA world, Australian sensation Josh Giddey has officially etched his name into Chicago Bulls immortality, tying the legendary Scottie Pippen for second on the franchise’s all-time triple-double list. But let’s call it what it is: Giddey isn’t just matching Pippen—he’s erasing the echoes of the past and claiming the throne as the new Triple-Double King of the Windy City! At just 23 years old, this kid is doing things that defy belief, and his latest masterpiece against the Milwaukee Bucks proves it. Forget the history books; Giddey is rewriting them in real time.
It all went down in a dominant 120-97 thrashing of the Bucks at the United Center, where Giddey dropped his 15th triple-double as a Bull: 20 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists. That’s right—15 triple-doubles, pulling even with the six-time NBA champion Pippen, who once shared the spotlight with Michael Jordan during those iconic three-peat runs in the ’90s. Only the GOAT himself, MJ, sits ahead with 28. But Giddey? He’s closing in fast, and the way he’s playing, it’s only a matter of time before he challenges that untouchable record too.
Post-game, Giddey played it cool, as Aussies do. “It sounds good,” he said when asked about rubbing shoulders with legends like Pippen. “I mean, you know me, I’m all about winning, and that’s the number one priority. But any time your name is mentioned with people like that, it’s an honour, and you don’t take it for granted. So as I said, my teammates make my job easy. They put me in positions to be successful. But winning is always number one.”
Humble words from a guy who’s anything but ordinary on the court. Giddey didn’t just stat-pad; he tied his career-high with five three-pointers, going 5-from-11 from deep, while shooting 7-from-14 overall. And that +26 plus-minus? It screams dominance. The Bulls snapped an ugly 11-game losing streak, and Giddey was the architect, orchestrating a second-half explosion that outscored Milwaukee 69-31. From a 15-point halftime deficit to a 23-point victory— that’s the Giddey effect.
But it’s not just the numbers; it’s the flair, the vision, the sheer unbelievability of what he does. Giddey gushed about his budding connection with big man Nick Richard, calling him a “lob threat” who makes highlight-reel plays effortless. “I can put the ball kind of anywhere in that vicinity and he’ll go and get it,” Giddey explained. “Obviously, we’ve had time to build that connection now. I know he’s on the rim, so I’m trying to put it up there for him and he does the rest.”
The Bulls’ identity is crystallizing around Giddey: share the ball, limit turnovers, crash the boards. Seven players hit double figures, with 35 assists total (wait, make that 34 in the box—still elite). Collin Sexton dropped 22 off the bench, Matas Buzelis added 20 points and seven boards, and Leonard Miller’s +38 in 27 minutes was a bench masterclass. Chicago shot 51% from the field, held Milwaukee to 37%, and dominated the glass 50-45.
On the flip side, the Bucks fizzled after a hot first half, scoring just eight points in the fourth. Kevin Porter Jr. managed 10 points, Bobby Portis led their bench with 18, but it wasn’t enough against Giddey’s onslaught. Milwaukee falls to 26-33, while the Bulls climb to 25-36, winning the season series 3-1.
This isn’t just a win; it’s a statement. Giddey, snubbed from the 2026 All-Star Game despite his wizardry, is proving why he’s the future. Remember his countryman Jock Landale’s “debut for the ages” with the Hawks? Giddey’s doing that every night. And let’s not forget the 1987 All-Star Game vibes—the greatest ever—where legends clashed. Giddey is channeling that energy, making the impossible routine.
Fellow Aussie Lachlan Olbrich got a minute of garbage time, but this night belonged to Giddey. “This has kind of been lingering for a while,” he said of the losing streak. “I think we’ve put good steps forward the last 11 games, even though we haven’t won. I thought we’ve been building in the right direction. Tonight, obviously, to get this win in front of this crowd was unbelievable.”
Unbelievable? That’s an understatement. Giddey’s dethroning Pippen’s legacy, one triple-double at a time. The Triple-Double King is dead; long live King Giddey! Chicago, you’ve got a new legend in town, and the NBA better watch out. Everything he does is straight fire—official!