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While fans in Australia saw him shine with the 36ers, where he was crowned NBL Rookie of the Year in 2020, it's USA basketball fans who are getting their first look at the 203-centimetre point guard's potential.<\/p>\n
Giddey has so far shot better than 50 per cent from the field and averaged 13.5 points, seven rebounds and five assists per game.<\/p>\n
READ MORE:<\/strong> Mark Webber's bold prediction for 2022 Formula One<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n READ MORE:<\/strong> Wilder's 'disrespect' to Fury moments after KO loss<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n With Oklahoma City finishing their pre-season campaign today, Giddey's display has dominated much of the franchise's discussion as they look to bounce back from finishing second-last in the NBA's western conference last season.<\/p>\n Not just basketball fans, but Oklahoma City and NBA journalists have led much of the ongoing praise of the Australian across social media.<\/p>\n https:\/\/twitter.com\/CrainNBA\/status\/1448832914515447808<\/a>https:\/\/twitter.com\/KOT4Q\/status\/1448829566215204868<\/a>https:\/\/twitter.com\/DParkOK\/status\/1448838265189117960<\/a>https:\/\/twitter.com\/chadfordinsider\/status\/1448868023243206660<\/a>https:\/\/twitter.com\/Rylan_Stiles\/status\/1448471988532547584<\/a>https:\/\/twitter.com\/EchelonCopy\/status\/1448672197849993216<\/a>https:\/\/twitter.com\/BrandonRahbar\/status\/1448471976172048386<\/a><\/p>\n For a daily dose of the best of the breaking news and exclusive content from Wide World of Sports, subscribe to our newsletter by<\/em><\/strong> clicking here!<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"