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Josh Giddey, the Bulls’ starting point guard, might want to consider a position change. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
For well over a hundred years, the world’s population has at large been spellbound by the tale of the Loch Ness monster, also known as Nessie, a prehistoric creature occupying the old waters in Northern Scotland.
Interest in the creature peaked by 1934, when a photograph surfaced, allegedly showing the head and back of the so-called monster, further fueling the fire of intrigue for decades to come.
The photograph was, in time, revealed as a hoax, and despite thorough investigation, all signs indicate that Nessie is nothing but a mere myth.
This isn’t entirely dissimilar to the perception of Josh Giddey as a real NBA point guard.
Despite years of debate, and some shaky evidence occasionally captured on film, Giddey’s ability to handle the position remains a folktale at best.
Since entering the NBA in 2021, the Australian has been billed as a type of Magic Johnson Lite, with the only similarities being his 6-foot-8 height and his ability to rebound.
That … is not exactly enough evidence to keep buying into the notion of Giddey as a real point guard. And that realization by Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti was what ultimately made him available via trade, when he was shipped to the Chicago Bulls for Alex Caruso, a trade that remains much maligned due to how lopsided it was for the Thunder.
In fact, there’s more evidence to suggest Giddey should seek to switch things up. His struggle to shoot off the dribble is just one example, but one that’s already so problematic it’s difficult to envision him ever justifying becoming a lead guard.
His release is slow, and his shooting motion is so rough he has virtually no rhythm when he attempts to get his shot off quickly, while moving. His shot is basically a set shot, and one that needs ages to set up before it’s launched. That’s fine for the gym down the road, but when he’s taking it against NBA defenders, things tend to change.
Giddey might in time turn into a decent shooter, from a precision standpoint, but all of it would have to be…
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Publish date : 2024-11-20 14:37:00
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