Prior to starting the 2023 FIBA World Cup, Australia will play a slate of exhibition games.
Josh Giddey enters the international tournament as the face of the program, and he certainly played like it on Monday. He flirted with a triple-double: 14 points, nine assists and eight rebounds in a one-sided 97-41 win over Venezuela.
Fellow Oklahoma City Thunder player Jack White also had fun with four points and eight rebounds off the bench.
Let’s look at some of the best photos from the 56-point friendly win as Giddey prepares to take Australia deep in the World Cup.
Josh Giddey of the Boomers warms up prior to the match between Australia Boomers and Venezuela at Rod Laver Arena on Aug. 14, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. Graham Denholm/Getty Images
Josh Giddey of the Boomers warms up prior to the match between Australia Boomers and Venezuela at Rod Laver Arena on Aug. 14, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. Kelly Defina/Getty Images
Josh Giddey of the Boomers dribbles the ballduring the match between Australia Boomers and Venezuela at Rod Laver Arena on Aug. 14, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. Graham Denholm/Getty Images
Josh Giddey of the Boomers looks on during the match between Australia Boomers and Venezuela at Rod Laver Arena on August 14, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. Kelly Defina/Getty Images
Josh Giddey of the Boomers looks on during the match between Australia Boomers and Venezuela at Rod Laver Arena on Aug. 14, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. Kelly Defina/Getty Images
Josh Giddey of the Boomers drives to the basket under pressure from Pedro Chourio of Venezuela during the match between Australia Boomers and Venezuela at Rod Laver Arena on Aug. 14, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. Graham Denholm/Getty Images
Josh Giddey of the Boomers drives to the basket under pressure from Pedro Chourio of Venezuela during the match between Australia Boomers and Venezuela at Rod Laver Arena on Aug. 14, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. Graham Denholm/Getty Images
Josh Giddey of the Boomers drives to the basket during the match between Australia Boomers and Venezuela at Rod Laver Arena on Aug. 14, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. Graham Denholm/Getty Images
Josh Giddey of the Boomers looks on during the match between Australia Boomers and Venezuela at Rod Laver Arena on Aug. 14, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. Kelly Defina/Getty Images
Josh Giddey of the Boomers looks on during the match between Australia Boomers and Venezuela at Rod Laver Arena on Aug. 14, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. Kelly Defina/Getty Images
Matisse Thybulle of the Boomers high fives Josh Giddey of the Boomers during the match between Australia Boomers and Venezuela at Rod Laver Arena on Aug. 14, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. Kelly Defina/Getty Images
Josh Giddey of the Boomers dribbles the ball under pressure from David Cubillan of Venezuela during the match between Australia Boomers and Venezuela at Rod Laver Arena on Aug. 14, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. Graham Denholm/Getty Images
Josh Giddey of the Boomers looks to pass during the match between Australia Boomers and Venezuela at Rod Laver Arena on Aug. 14, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. Kelly Defina/Getty Images
Josh Giddey of the Boomers looks to pass during the match between Australia Boomers and Venezuela at Rod Laver Arena on Aug. 14, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. Kelly Defina/Getty Images
Josh Giddey of the Boomers and Xavier Cooks of the Boomers during the match between Australia Boomers and Venezuela at Rod Laver Arena on Aug. 14, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. Kelly Defina/Getty Images
Josh Giddey of the Boomers during the match between Australia Boomers and Venezuela at Rod Laver Arena on Aug. 14, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. Kelly Defina/Getty Images
Josh Giddey of the Boomers looks on during the match between Australia Boomers and Venezuela at Rod Laver Arena on Aug. 14, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. Graham Denholm/Getty Images
Josh Giddey of the Boomers passes under pressure from Nestor Colmenares and Windi Graterol of Venezuela during the match between Australia Boomers and Venezuela at Rod Laver Arena on Aug. 14, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. Kelly Defina/Getty Images
Josh Giddey of the Boomers dribbles the ball under pressure from Jhornan Zamora of Venezuela during the match between Australia Boomers and Venezuela at Rod Laver Arena on Aug. 14, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. Kelly Defina/Getty Images
Josh Giddey of the Boomers drives to the basket under pressure from Jhornan Zamora of Venezuela during the match between Australia Boomers and Venezuela at Rod Laver Arena on Aug. 14, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. Kelly Defina/Getty Images
Josh Giddey of the Boomers looks on during the match between Australia Boomers and Venezuela at Rod Laver Arena on Aug. 14, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. Kelly Defina/Getty Images
Josh Giddey of the Boomers shoots from the free-throw line during the match between Australia Boomers and Venezuela at Rod Laver Arena on Aug.14, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. Kelly Defina/Getty Images
Josh Giddey of the Boomers drives to the basket during the match between Australia Boomers and Venezuela at Rod Laver Arena on Aug. 14, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. Kelly Defina/Getty Images
Josh Giddey of the Boomers dribbles the ball during the match between Australia Boomers and Venezuela at Rod Laver Arena on Aug. 14, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. Kelly Defina/Getty Images
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 14: Josh Giddey of the Boomers is challenged by Pedro Chourio of Venezuela during the match between Australia Boomers and Venezuela at Rod Laver Arena on August 14, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 14: Josh Giddey of the Boomers and Miguel Ruiz of Venezuela compete for the ball during the match between Australia Boomers and Venezuela at Rod Laver Arena on August 14, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 14: Josh Giddey of the Boomers and Pedro Chourio of Venezuela compete for the ball during the match between Australia Boomers and Venezuela at Rod Laver Arena on August 14, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 14: Josh Giddey of the Boomers and Pedro Chourio of Venezuela compete for the ball during the match between Australia Boomers and Venezuela at Rod Laver Arena on August 14, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 14: Josh Giddey of the Boomers and Pedro Chourio of Venezuela face off during the match between Australia Boomers and Venezuela at Rod Laver Arena on August 14, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 14: Michael Carrera of Venezuela dribbles the ball under pressure from Josh Giddey of the Boomers during the match between Australia Boomers and Venezuela at Rod Laver Arena on August 14, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)
Australia’s Josh Giddey (R) drives past Venezuela’s Pedro Chourio (L) during the international friendly basketball match between Australia and Venezuela, in Melbourne on August 14, 2023, in preparation for the 2023 Philippines-Japan-Indonesia FIBA Basketball World Cup. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) / –IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE – STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE– (Photo by WILLIAM WEST/AFP via Getty Images)
Australia’s Josh Giddey (L) blocks a shot by Venezuela’s David Cubillan (R) during the international friendly basketball match between Australia and Venezuela, in Melbourne on August 14, 2023, in preparation for the 2023 Philippines-Japan-Indonesia FIBA Basketball World Cup. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) / –IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE – STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE– (Photo by WILLIAM WEST/AFP via Getty Images)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 14: Garly Sojo of Venezuela drives to the basket under pressure from Josh Giddey of the Boomers during the match between Australia Boomers and Venezuela at Rod Laver Arena on August 14, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 14: Josh Giddey of the Boomers drives to the basket during the match between Australia Boomers and Venezuela at Rod Laver Arena on August 14, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 14: Josh Giddey of the Boomers is assisted by Nick Kay and Jack White of the Boomers during the match between Australia Boomers and Venezuela at Rod Laver Arena on August 14, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 14: Josh Giddey of the Boomers passes the ball during the match between Australia Boomers and Venezuela at Rod Laver Arena on August 14, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 14: Josh Giddey and Jack White of the Boomers compete for the ball during the match between Australia Boomers and Venezuela at Rod Laver Arena on August 14, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)
Australia’s Josh Giddey lays up during the international friendly basketball match between Australia and Venezuela, in Melbourne on August 14, 2023, in preparation for the 2023 Philippines-Japan-Indonesia FIBA Basketball World Cup. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) / –IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE – STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE– (Photo by WILLIAM WEST/AFP via Getty Images)
Australia’s Josh Giddey (R) looks to pass during the international friendly basketball match between Australia and Venezuela, in Melbourne on August 14, 2023, in preparation for the 2023 Philippines-Japan-Indonesia FIBA Basketball World Cup. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) / –IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE – STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE– (Photo by WILLIAM WEST/AFP via Getty Images)
Venezuela’s Yohanner Sifontes (C) puts up a shot as Australia’s Josh Giddey (R) looks on during the international friendly basketball match between Australia and Venezuela, in Melbourne on August 14, 2023, in preparation for the 2023 Philippines-Japan-Indonesia FIBA Basketball World Cup. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) / –IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE – STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE– (Photo by WILLIAM WEST/AFP via Getty Images)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 14: Josh Giddey of the Boomers drives to the basket during the match between Australian Boomers and Venezuela at Rod Laver Arena on August 14, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)
Venezuela’s Jhornan Zamora attempts to run past Australia’s Josh Giddey (L) during the international friendly basketball match between Australia and Venezuela, in Melbourne on August 14, 2023, in preparation for the 2023 Philippines-Japan-Indonesia FIBA Basketball World Cup. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) / –IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE – STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE– (Photo by WILLIAM WEST/AFP via Getty Images)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 14: Heissler Guillent of Venezuela drives to the basket under pressure from Jack White of the Boomers during the match between Australia Boomers and Venezuela at Rod Laver Arena on August 14, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 14: Michael Carrera of Venezuela drives to the basket under pressure from Jack White of the Boomers during the match between Australia Boomers and Venezuela at Rod Laver Arena on August 14, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 14: Heissler Guillent of Venezuela drives to the basket under pressure from Jack White of the Boomers during the match between Australia Boomers and Venezuela at Rod Laver Arena on August 14, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 14: Jack White of the Boomers dribbles the ball under pressure from Nestor Colmenares of Venezuela during the match between Australia Boomers and Venezuela at Rod Laver Arena on August 14, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 14: Jack White of the Boomers lays up under pressure from Nestor Colmenares of Venezuela during the match between Australia Boomers and Venezuela at Rod Laver Arena on August 14, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 14: Jack White of the Boomers dunks the ball during the match between Australia Boomers and Venezuela at Rod Laver Arena on August 14, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)
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