Chicago, IL – November 6, 2025 – In a moment that’s already rippling through NBA circles, young Australian sensation Josh Giddey delivered a masterclass in understatement following a historic achievement that places him in rarified air alongside the greatest of all time. After etching his name next to Michael Jordan’s in the Chicago Bulls’ record books with back-to-back triple-doubles, the 23-year-old point guard shrugged it off with just two words: “That’s cool.”
The feat? Becoming only the second player in franchise history—and the first since MJ himself—to post consecutive triple-doubles. Giddey’s latest explosion came in a thrilling 113-111 comeback victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on November 5, where he tallied 29 points, 15 rebounds, and 12 assists in 37 minutes of high-octane basketball. It was a follow-up to his 23-point, 11-rebound, 12-assist masterpiece just two nights earlier at Madison Square Garden, a 116-128 loss to the New York Knicks that marked his fourth triple-double of the young season.
Now with 20 career triple-doubles under his belt—trailing Jordan’s 28 for his Bulls tenure—Giddey’s nonchalant reaction spoke volumes about his focus. “That’s cool, I mean I’m not going to sit here and lie about it and say it’s not cool,” he elaborated postgame, a grin betraying the humility. “I think all the individual stuff comes as a byproduct of winning and being part of a very, very fun team to play with. I’m grateful that I’ve got teammates and coaches that allow me to be in positions to be successful. It’s a very, very fun group to play with, I love these guys that I get to go out and compete with and they make my job very easy.”
For Bulls fans, this isn’t just trivia—it’s validation. Chicago sits at 6-1 to start the 2025-26 season, a surprising surge fueled by Giddey’s seamless integration since inking a four-year, $100 million contract extension over the summer. The deal, already looking like a steal, has Giddey on an All-Star trajectory. Through seven games, he’s averaging 21.9 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 8.7 assists—numbers that scream near triple-double on a nightly basis. His efficiency is eye-popping too: 52.3% from the field on 15.1 attempts per game, including a scorching 43.6% from beyond the arc on 3.9 tries. Add in 1.1 steals and a player efficiency rating of 28.5, and it’s clear why whispers of an Eastern Conference shake-up are growing louder.
Breaking down Giddey’s back-to-back gems:
| Date | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG% | 3P% | FT% | TO | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 5, 2025 | vs. PHI | W 113-111 | 37 | 29 | 15 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 52.6% (10-19) | 50.0% (2-4) | 87.5% (7-8) | 5 | +8 |
| Nov. 2, 2025 | @ NYK | L 116-128 | 38 | 23 | 11 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 52.6% (10-19) | 20.0% (1-5) | 100% (2-2) | 4 | 0 |
The win over Philly was a statement: Down double digits in the fourth, Giddey orchestrated the rally with poise beyond his years, dishing dimes to open teammates while crashing the glass like a forward. His box score line—complete with a +8 plus-minus and a 9.1 box plus-minus—underscored his two-way impact.
Flash back to 1989, and the parallels are poetic, if bittersweet. Jordan, then a 26-year-old scoring machine, notched his consecutive triples on the road in a grueling 24-hour span during the regular season’s stretch run. Both came in losses, a stark contrast to Giddey’s triumphant Philly showing:
| Date | Opponent | Result | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr. 13, 1989 | vs. IND | L 105-109 | 47 | 11 | 13 |
| Apr. 14, 1989 | @ NJN | L 111-123 | 29 | 10 | 12 |
MJ’s explosions—47 points against the Pacers, followed by a more measured 29 versus the Nets—highlighted his supernova status, but they couldn’t salvage those defeats. Giddey, ever the facilitator, flipped the script, turning individual brilliance into team magic.
What makes this all the more shocking? Giddey, selected sixth overall by Oklahoma City in 2021 before landing in Chicago via trade, was once critiqued for his jumper and defense. Now? He’s silencing doubters, leading a Bulls squad that’s fun, feisty, and suddenly formidable. Teammates rave about his unselfish play, and coaches credit his vision for elevating everyone around him.
As the league buzzes—social media ablaze with MJ comparisons and “Giddey for MVP?” hot takes—the kid from Brisbane stays grounded. Matching Air Jordan’s stat line? “That’s cool.” But leading the Bulls back to relevance? That’s the real story, and Giddey’s just getting started.
Stay tuned: With a marquee matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks looming, expect more fireworks from the Aussie phenom who’s rewriting Bulls history, one triple-double at a time.