Apr 9, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) reacts after making a three point basket against the Miami Heat during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images David Banks-Imagn Images

Bulls Star Josh Giddey's Surprise Appearance Goes Viral

Originally posted on Chicago Bulls on SI
By Terry Kimble | Last updated May 7, 2025 12:46 AM ET

The Chicago Bulls season ended with another Play-In Tournament loss, and they failed to make the playoffs for the third straight season. Chicago has not won a playoff series since the 2014-2015 season, but they have a young nucleus they hope will help them compete in the future. One of those key members is Josh Giddey, who had a successful first year with the Bulls.

Giddey played 70 games this season, averaging 14.6 points and career-highs in rebounds (8.1) and assists (7.2). The Australian-born forward recently went viral for playing basketball, but not in the NBA. Giddey participated in a local game in Australia, shocking the other players and the fans who attended.

Have seen it all… Josh Giddey playing basketball at Frankston on a Monday night. What a block as well… @wwos @9NewsMelb pic.twitter.com/tC3YDjubj8
— Trent Kniese (@trent_kniese) May 5, 2025

The 22-year-old Giddey reached out to join the Vales versus Benny Boys game, and just like in the NBA, he filled up the box score. Giddey finished with 20 points, including four three-pointers, although his team lost 110-84. The competition thought they had no chance when they realized the Bulls' star would be playing.

"We just started warming up and one of our guys was like 'look who's in the stands'. And we were like 'oh no, this game's not going to go our way'," Benny Boys guard Jesse Lans said. "He was much taller than you expect of someone at the point guard position. It was just another level to it."

Josh Giddey rocked up to Frankston Basketball Stadium to fill in for Monday Domestic

: Frankston Basketball pic.twitter.com/bJ8lRyriQr
— NBL (@NBL) May 5, 2025

Giddey is a restricted free agent this summer and expects to get a major payday from the Bulls. The 6-foot-8 guard expects to be the centerpiece of this Bulls roster for years to come.

This article first appeared on Chicago Bulls on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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