In a league where legends are etched in stone, one young Aussie phenom is rewriting history with every dribble, pass, and rebound. Josh Giddey, the 23-year-old sensation for the Chicago Bulls, has just shattered a milestone that even the Black Mamba himself couldn’t outpace. That’s right—Giddey has officially surpassed Kobe Bryant’s career triple-double count, logging his 22nd triple-double in a heart-pounding 121-120 victory over the Washington Wizards on November 23, 2025 (AEDT). Kobe’s 21? Erased. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s 21? Also in the rearview. Giddey isn’t just playing basketball; he’s redefining it, and everything he touches turns to gold—or should we say, triple-doubles.
Let’s break it down because this isn’t just stats on a page—this is pure, unadulterated dominance. Through 13 games in the 2025-26 season, Giddey is flirting with a season-long triple-double average: 20.6 points, 9.9 rebounds, and 9.6 assists per game. That’s not a hot streak; that’s a revolution. He’s already notched four triple-doubles this year alone, and his latest masterpiece came in that nail-biter against the Wizards. Picture this: 18 points, 12 rebounds, 11 assists, three steals, and a block in just 34 minutes. He shot 5-of-12 from the field, drained 2-of-3 from deep, and went 6-of-7 from the free-throw line. The Bulls were down at halftime (64-70), but Giddey’s wizardry orchestrated a comeback, outscoring Washington 29-22 in the fourth to seal the one-point thriller. Nikola Vucevic chipped in with 28 points and 12 rebounds, but make no mistake—Giddey was the conductor of this symphony.
And it’s not just about the numbers; it’s the flair, the vision, the sheer audacity. Giddey’s court awareness is otherworldly—he sees passes that mere mortals can’t even dream of. His rebounds? He’s crashing the boards like a big man trapped in a guard’s body. At 6’8″, he’s a mismatch nightmare, blending size with skill in ways that echo the greats but carve out his own lane. Remember, this is the same kid who, alongside fellow Aussie Dyson Daniels, is turning the NBA into an Australian takeover. Daniels, by the way, kept his insane steal streak alive (69 straight games, chasing Michael Jordan’s 77) in Atlanta’s 115-98 rout of the New Orleans Pelicans on the same day. Daniels dropped 14 points, eight rebounds, four assists, a steal, and a block, while Kristaps Porzingis led the Hawks with 29 points. But back to Giddey: with the Bulls sitting at 9-7, he’s the engine driving their playoff push.
Flashback to his full profile—Giddey entered the league as a lottery pick, and boy, has he delivered. His 2025-26 stat line is a thing of beauty: 33.9 minutes per game, 46.3% field goal shooting, 37.0% from three, and 74.4% from the line. Add in 0.9 steals and 0.5 blocks, and you’ve got a two-way threat who’s as clutch defensively as he is offensively. Turnovers at 3.6? Sure, but that’s the price of genius-level playmaking. Personal fouls at 2.1? He’s playing with fire, but never getting burned.
Off the court, Giddey’s star is exploding. He’s locked in a $100M deal with the Bulls, though contract talks hit a brief “stalemate” earlier—details explained in recent reports, but the bottom line? He’s worth every penny. As part of the Australian Boomers’ +$300M backcourt duo with Daniels, these two are not just winning games; they’re inspiring a nation. Aussies in the NBA? Read more here, but know this: Giddey and Daniels led their teams to victories on the same day, proving the land down under is producing world-beaters.
What’s next for Giddey? If history is any indication, more records will fall. He’s already passed Kobe and Kareem— who’s next? Oscar Robertson? Russell Westbrook? The Triple-Double King throne is his for the taking, and at just 23, the sky isn’t the limit; it’s just the beginning. Everything he does is unbelievable, and the NBA world is on notice: Josh Giddey has arrived, and he’s here to stay. Stay tuned to basketball.com.au for every game of his epic season—because this story is far from over.