Josh Giddey on potential extension with OKC: I love it here, this is home away from home
Clemente Almanza: Josh Giddey, who is eligible for an extension this summer, on if he wants to stay with the Thunder: “I love it here. This is home away from home. I love everything about this place… I’m excited to be here. I’m excited to be with the guys.”
Source: Twitter @CAlmanza1007
Source: Twitter @CAlmanza1007
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Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Jalen Williams on Josh Giddey moving to the bench:
“We’ve let it be known to him that that’s really selfless and we appreciate him for that..
I think to be able to take himself out of the equation and look at what was best for the team.. I think it was really commendable.” – 4:27 PM
Jalen Williams on Josh Giddey moving to the bench:
“We’ve let it be known to him that that’s really selfless and we appreciate him for that..
I think to be able to take himself out of the equation and look at what was best for the team.. I think it was really commendable.” – 4:27 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Josh Giddey on OKC:
“Such a tight knit organization…
It’s well known, we all love each other. I’m gonna miss these guys over the summer. I genuinely love these guys.”
Giddey credited his teammates for being there for him while he went through ups and downs this season. – 2:53 PM
Josh Giddey on OKC:
“Such a tight knit organization…
It’s well known, we all love each other. I’m gonna miss these guys over the summer. I genuinely love these guys.”
Giddey credited his teammates for being there for him while he went through ups and downs this season. – 2:53 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
A pretty emotional Josh Giddey at today’s exit interview. Talked about this season’s struggles and the support system he had with his family and teammates to get him through it. Very evident it was a tough season for him and wants to stay with the Thunder long term – 2:51 PM
A pretty emotional Josh Giddey at today’s exit interview. Talked about this season’s struggles and the support system he had with his family and teammates to get him through it. Very evident it was a tough season for him and wants to stay with the Thunder long term – 2:51 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Josh Giddey on struggles this season: “This is probably the biggest challenge I’ve ever gone through for a number of reasons obviously… There’s so much more to a person than basketball.”
On the verge of tears, he talked about how huge his family was for him during this year – 2:49 PM
Josh Giddey on struggles this season: “This is probably the biggest challenge I’ve ever gone through for a number of reasons obviously… There’s so much more to a person than basketball.”
On the verge of tears, he talked about how huge his family was for him during this year – 2:49 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Josh Giddey says Isaiah Joe and Cason Wallace were better suited for the matchup against the Mavs.
“I thought Zay was great. He did an awesome job of coming in and fitting in seamlessly.” – 2:49 PM
Josh Giddey says Isaiah Joe and Cason Wallace were better suited for the matchup against the Mavs.
“I thought Zay was great. He did an awesome job of coming in and fitting in seamlessly.” – 2:49 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Josh Giddey “there’s been days you don’t feel like getting out of bed…I’m just lucky to have people around me that care” – 2:48 PM
Josh Giddey “there’s been days you don’t feel like getting out of bed…I’m just lucky to have people around me that care” – 2:48 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
I asked Josh Giddey what the conversations were like leading up to him being benched this week given Mark Daigneault’s track record of transparency and he mentioned it was actually a conversation the two had before the playoffs even began. – 2:47 PM
I asked Josh Giddey what the conversations were like leading up to him being benched this week given Mark Daigneault’s track record of transparency and he mentioned it was actually a conversation the two had before the playoffs even began. – 2:47 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Josh Giddey said he’s going to work on his shooting in the offseason. Said he’ll work on several things: “Just living in the gym is the big thing… This is gonna be the summer where I really lock in.” – 2:44 PM
Josh Giddey said he’s going to work on his shooting in the offseason. Said he’ll work on several things: “Just living in the gym is the big thing… This is gonna be the summer where I really lock in.” – 2:44 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
“Shooting is the big one” Josh Giddey said that is top of mind to improve this summer – 2:43 PM
“Shooting is the big one” Josh Giddey said that is top of mind to improve this summer – 2:43 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Josh Giddey on his rookie extension and OKC: “I love it here. I love everything, the city, the fans..
Every time I wake up, I’m excited to be here.”
Giddey praised Sam Presti, Mark Daigneault, his teammates and the entire organization. He called OKC a home away from home. – 2:42 PM
Josh Giddey on his rookie extension and OKC: “I love it here. I love everything, the city, the fans..
Every time I wake up, I’m excited to be here.”
Giddey praised Sam Presti, Mark Daigneault, his teammates and the entire organization. He called OKC a home away from home. – 2:42 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Josh Giddey on his offseason: “I’m the first person that gotta look in the mirror and be like, ‘I got to be better.’ And I do and I will be.”
Said he never wants to be in a situation like he was against the Mavs in the playoffs again – 2:40 PM
Josh Giddey on his offseason: “I’m the first person that gotta look in the mirror and be like, ‘I got to be better.’ And I do and I will be.”
Said he never wants to be in a situation like he was against the Mavs in the playoffs again – 2:40 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Josh Giddey “coach did what’s best for the team and to be honest I probably agree with him” on him being benched – 2:39 PM
Josh Giddey “coach did what’s best for the team and to be honest I probably agree with him” on him being benched – 2:39 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Josh Giddey on his move to the bench: “I love Isaiah, that’s my guy. I was really excited he got to start in the playoffs..
Whether I play 5 minutes or 40 minutes, I wanted to be the best teammate I can be… I love my teammates.” – 2:37 PM
Josh Giddey on his move to the bench: “I love Isaiah, that’s my guy. I was really excited he got to start in the playoffs..
Whether I play 5 minutes or 40 minutes, I wanted to be the best teammate I can be… I love my teammates.” – 2:37 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Josh Giddey opened up about being removed from the starting five and how he was a bad teammate in Game 1 but made a promise to himself to change. pic.twitter.com/lyPCiB7kNl – 2:37 PM
Josh Giddey opened up about being removed from the starting five and how he was a bad teammate in Game 1 but made a promise to himself to change. pic.twitter.com/lyPCiB7kNl – 2:37 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Josh Giddey on his rookie scale extension eligibility and if he wants to be in Oklahoma City. pic.twitter.com/S8MrZB5uiS – 2:36 PM
Josh Giddey on his rookie scale extension eligibility and if he wants to be in Oklahoma City. pic.twitter.com/S8MrZB5uiS – 2:36 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Josh Giddey, who is eligible for an extension this summer, on if he wants to stay with the Thunder: “I love it here. This is home away from home. I love everything about this place… I’m excited to be here. I’m excited to be with the guys.” – 2:36 PM
Josh Giddey, who is eligible for an extension this summer, on if he wants to stay with the Thunder: “I love it here. This is home away from home. I love everything about this place… I’m excited to be here. I’m excited to be with the guys.” – 2:36 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Really hard to defend Josh Giddey and Lu Dort sharing a floor offensively at this stage. – 9:57 PM
Really hard to defend Josh Giddey and Lu Dort sharing a floor offensively at this stage. – 9:57 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
After the successful challenge Dort is at the line, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is back in:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Josh Giddey
Lu Dort
Aaron Wiggins
Jaylin williams – 9:56 PM
After the successful challenge Dort is at the line, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is back in:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Josh Giddey
Lu Dort
Aaron Wiggins
Jaylin williams – 9:56 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
First 8 minutes of that 2nd quarter, Kenrich Williams was the only Thunderbuddy to score outside of Shai
Last 4 minutes of 1st half saw 7 non-Shai Thunder get a bucket to open the lead up
Also
Thunder outscoring Dallas by 23 when Dort is off floor and 20 when Giddey off floor. – 9:25 PM
First 8 minutes of that 2nd quarter, Kenrich Williams was the only Thunderbuddy to score outside of Shai
Last 4 minutes of 1st half saw 7 non-Shai Thunder get a bucket to open the lead up
Also
Thunder outscoring Dallas by 23 when Dort is off floor and 20 when Giddey off floor. – 9:25 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
OKC continues to draw that Gafford switch and attack it in different ways. Using Kenrich Williams instead of Giddey also adds a floor spacer Gafford has to at least kind of honor. – 8:51 PM
OKC continues to draw that Gafford switch and attack it in different ways. Using Kenrich Williams instead of Giddey also adds a floor spacer Gafford has to at least kind of honor. – 8:51 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Josh Giddey darts one to the corner, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander uses a pump fake to play off the catch and walk into a baseline middy. Good stuff. – 8:36 PM
Josh Giddey darts one to the corner, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander uses a pump fake to play off the catch and walk into a baseline middy. Good stuff. – 8:36 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander returns with 3:21
Josh Giddey
Cason Wallace
Aaron Wiggins
Jaylin Williams
He hits a catch and shoot 3 immediately. – 8:35 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander returns with 3:21
Josh Giddey
Cason Wallace
Aaron Wiggins
Jaylin Williams
He hits a catch and shoot 3 immediately. – 8:35 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Really tough spot in the game as the Mavs get comfortable offensively to put in Josh Giddey. He has seen a mixed bag on the defensive end. At the timeout, OKC is still up 1 and got Shai Gilgeous-Alexander some rest. Just a fascinating chess match. – 8:31 PM
Really tough spot in the game as the Mavs get comfortable offensively to put in Josh Giddey. He has seen a mixed bag on the defensive end. At the timeout, OKC is still up 1 and got Shai Gilgeous-Alexander some rest. Just a fascinating chess match. – 8:31 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Giddey is an outright zero in this matchup. Get him off of the floor. – 8:31 PM
Giddey is an outright zero in this matchup. Get him off of the floor. – 8:31 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Josh Giddey and Jaylin Williams first subs off the bench for Chet Holmgren and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.. – 8:26 PM
Josh Giddey and Jaylin Williams first subs off the bench for Chet Holmgren and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.. – 8:26 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Josh Giddey and Jaylin Williams first subs off the bench for the Thunder – 8:26 PM
Josh Giddey and Jaylin Williams first subs off the bench for the Thunder – 8:26 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Isaiah Joe starting in place of Josh Giddey again for the Thunder tonight. Joe got up eight 3s in Game 5, but missed six, mostly clean looks. These are the type OKC needs to go down tonight. pic.twitter.com/utsKSMiCgS – 7:52 PM
Isaiah Joe starting in place of Josh Giddey again for the Thunder tonight. Joe got up eight 3s in Game 5, but missed six, mostly clean looks. These are the type OKC needs to go down tonight. pic.twitter.com/utsKSMiCgS – 7:52 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Thunder stuck with same starting lineup as Game 5 with Isaiah Joe, not Josh Giddey. – 7:37 PM
Thunder stuck with same starting lineup as Game 5 with Isaiah Joe, not Josh Giddey. – 7:37 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder starters vs Mavs
SGA
Joe
Dort
JDub
Chet
Josh Giddey off the bench again.
Thunder will try to force a Game 7 in OKC. – 7:36 PM
Thunder starters vs Mavs
SGA
Joe
Dort
JDub
Chet
Josh Giddey off the bench again.
Thunder will try to force a Game 7 in OKC. – 7:36 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Mark Daigneault on Josh Giddey being benched last game: “His confidence doesn’t really waver… He was very much in character the minute he went in. I don’t overly talk about it. I obviously had a conversation with him… It’s our job to try to explore the series and figure out the – 6:44 PM
Mark Daigneault on Josh Giddey being benched last game: “His confidence doesn’t really waver… He was very much in character the minute he went in. I don’t overly talk about it. I obviously had a conversation with him… It’s our job to try to explore the series and figure out the – 6:44 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Mark Daigneault was asked how Josh Giddey has handled being removed from the starting 5 and if they were worried it would shake his confidence. pic.twitter.com/m7XkHddT8Y – 6:35 PM
Mark Daigneault was asked how Josh Giddey has handled being removed from the starting 5 and if they were worried it would shake his confidence. pic.twitter.com/m7XkHddT8Y – 6:35 PM
More on this storyline
Clemente Almanza: Jalen Williams on how Josh Giddey handled his benching: “There are a lot of guys in the NBA that could’ve made a really big deal out of that… He did a good job at buying into that… That’s really selfless and we appreciated him for that.” -via Twitter @CAlmanza1007 / May 19, 2024
Joel Lorenzi: An emotional Josh Giddey on his lowest point this season: “There’s been a lot. There’s been days where you don’t feel like getting out of bed for a number of reasons. I’m just lucky to have people around me that care and were there for me.“ -via Twitter / May 19, 2024
Clemente Almanza: Josh Giddey on being benched in Games 3 & 4: “It was up and down the whole time, it was not secret… When we get into the playoffs, it becomes a chess match. Coaches make adjustments… I took it on the chin and kept moving forward.” -via Twitter @CAlmanza1007 / May 19, 2024