Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Josh Giddey joins The Howie Games for a rare, in-depth interview covering everything from growing up in Melbourne to becoming an NBA star with the Chicago Bulls.
From getting cut from junior state teams to being drafted #6 in the NBA Draft, this is the untold story of one of Australia’s brightest basketball talents.

Giddey opens up on:
* Life inside the NBA (travel, money, pressure & media scrutiny)
* His iconic game-winning buzzer beater vs LeBron James and the Lakers
* The reality of being traded and the business side of pro sport
* Launching his own Puma signature shoe
* Building off-court success with Courtside in Melbourne
* His mindset, work ethic, and advice for young athletes


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00:00 Josh Giddey joins The Howie Games
02:15 Choosing basketball over AFL
03:05 “Pinch me” moments in the NBA
05:10 Signing with Puma & creating his own shoe
06:40 Building Courtside in Melbourne
10:05 First ever game & falling in love with basketball
14:15 First contract: $60K in the NBL
16:00 NBA Draft process explained
21:00 Rookie salary jump to millions
22:50 First NBA experience & debut
28:40 Fame, fans & hotel stories
30:00 Being traded: the brutal reality
33:00 Dealing with media pressure & criticism
34:30 Joining the Chicago Bulls
35:30 $100M contract & financial mindset
39:30 The iconic buzzer beater vs Lakers
53:20 Advice for young athletes