270: Josh Giddey (Part A)
6/9/202641 min
He is one of Australia's biggest sporting stars. From suburban Melbourne courts to the bright lights of the NBA.
From idolising Buddy Franklin, following Hawthorn religiously, and even taking a year away from basketball to focus on football, to the decision that ultimately changed his life forever.
The Chicago Bulls star then takes us inside one of the defining moments of his career, his unforgettable game-winning buzzer beater over LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. In a rare breakdown, Josh talks through the play, what he was thinking in the moment, why the shot was perhaps easier than people realise, and the surreal experience of seeing LeBron standing between him and a career highlight.
He opens up about getting drafted into the NBA, adapting to life in America, representing Australia on the world stage, and the lessons learned from making it to the very top of professional basketball.
This is a brilliant look inside the life of an Aussie thriving on the biggest basketball stage in the world.
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First 90 secondsMark Howard· Host0:00
[upbeat music] A listener production.
Speaker 2· Soundbite0:04
Okay, are you recording?
Mark Howard· Host0:06
[upbeat music] Rightio, team. Here is an episode for you. Welcome along to episode 270 of The Howie Games Part A, featuring absolute jet NBA star Josh Giddey.
Speaker 3· Soundbite0:24
Giddey, the spin on Haliburton. [audience cheering] Oh, nice, nice move- Giddey ... by Josh Giddey. Oh, there it is. [audience cheering] Giddey takes the breath away of the fans here in Tokyo. Oh. Good steal, Josh Giddey. [audience cheering] He throws it down with two hands. Turner sets up a screen. Giddey races to the basket, fires it out. Vucevic for the shot. Ah. Nice defense by Josh Giddey. [audience cheering] And Dunn in the passing lane. It's tipped out to Giddey for three. [audience cheering] Oh, Giddey up.
Mark Howard· Host0:50
This episode was recorded with Josh in April just before he was about to head to the G to watch the footy in conjunction with the launch of his epic shoe. Yep, the man has got his own shoe with Puma, the Puma All Pro Nitro Two Giddey, which are available to whack on your feet right now. So get to the shop, get online, get them on your feet. Now, when you hear Josh's story and what he has achieved already, you will realize why Puma have given him a shoe. This is a normal, engaging 23-year-old dude living a very abnormal life in the NBA. Some very cool stories about to come your way.
Speaker 2· Soundbite1:26
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