Josh Giddey couldn’t help but crack a smile. The normally composed half-court conductor had just been told by a reporter that he was the first Chicago Bull to record back-to-back triple doubles since Michael Jordan more than 30 years ago.
The Australian’s starring role in the 24-point comeback against Philadelphia this week, when he gathered double-digit tallies in points, rebounds and assists – hence “triple” double – ended with an exclamation point.
