Another major NBA offseason signing has been finalized. According to ESPN's Shams Shams, the Chicago Bulls have reached a four-year, $100 million contract extension with restricted free agent Steve Giedy. Giedy's new contract is reportedly fully guaranteed, with no player or team options.
The 22-year-old Australian guard showed his versatility last season with the Bulls, averaging 14.6 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 7.2 assists per game. More importantly, he shot 37.8% from three-point range, a career-high. With Giedy's return, the Bulls have officially established their core Big Three of Steve Giedy, Nikola Vucevic, and Chris White.
Vucevic, a seasoned veteran, averaged 18.5 points and 10.1 rebounds per game last season, shooting 40.2% from three-point range, making him the anchor of the Bulls' interior. Despite being 34, he still maintains an All-Star level. White's individual statistics have exploded since the departures of DeRozan and LaVine. Last season, he averaged a career-high 20.4 points per game, shooting 37% from three-point range, and even averaged 24.5 points in the final 26 games of the regular season.
Back to Giddens: How did the Bulls manage to transform him as a rookie entering the league, increasing his initial salary from $20 million to $25 million? Fans who follow Giddens know that since leaving the Thunder, he has set career highs in many statistics, including 8.1 rebounds, 7.2 assists, 1.2 steals per game, and a 37.8% three-point shooting percentage. He is one of only three players in the league to average at least 8 rebounds, 7 assists, and 1 steal per game, joining Dončić and Jokic.
It's worth noting that after the 2024-25 All-Star Game, Giddens seemed to have unleashed a surge in his stats, averaging 21.2 points, 10.7 rebounds, and 9.3 assists per game, while shooting 45.7% from three-point range, fully demonstrating his potential as a versatile point guard. He even hit a buzzer-beater three-pointer against the Lakers, once again condemning James to the "pillar of shame."
So, with the new Big Three, what's the Bulls' ceiling? First and foremost, the Bulls' strength lies in their balanced roster and the growth of their young core. Giddens' playmaking and rebounding acumen are well-suited to modern basketball, and his offensive vision and creativity make the team's offense more fluid. Vucevic, a stretch-style center, not only plays hard in the paint but also creates space, shooting over 40% from three-point range. White provides off-ball skills and explosive scoring, making him a crucial addition to the Bulls' offense. Aside from their defensive shortcomings, the Big Three's offensive firepower rivals any team in the league.
Next season, with the Celtics and Pacers' core players suffering consecutive setbacks, the outside world initially predicted the Eastern Conference championship would be dominated by teams like the Bucks, Knicks, and 76ers. However, the rise of the Bulls has unexpectedly added a new dimension to the Eastern Conference landscape. Although the Bulls haven't won a playoff round since the 2014-2015 season, having only fought for a play-in berth in the past three seasons and lost each time, the formation of a new Big Three could change that dynamic. In the final stretch of last season's regular season, Giddy led the team to 15 wins in their final 20 games. Even though they were ultimately eliminated in the play-in round, the team's fighting spirit has fueled excitement for the new season.
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