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“Not Kevin Durant. Not Russell Westbrook. Josh Giddey has the franchise record!”: NBA Twitter reacts as the youngster sets the rookie record for the most double-doubles in a season

Advait Jajodia
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“Not Kevin Durant. Not Russell Westbrook. Josh Giddey has the franchise record!”: NBA Twitter reacts as the youngster sets the rookie record for the most double-doubles in a season

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Putting up 14 points and 12 rebounds, Josh Giddey sets the Oklahoma City Thunder rookie record for the most double-doubles in a season with 11.

So far, Josh Giddey has had a tremendous impact on the Oklahoma City Thunder. Sure, the team hasn’t been winning many games this season, but the 19-year-old rookie has already turned into a reliable player for the franchise, who’ll definitely be an integral part of the squad for years to come.

During the Thunder-Blazers clash tonight, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sidelined, Giddey stepped up to the occasion and led the young OKC team to a huge 98-81 win. Playing 32:41 minutes, the Australian dropped 14 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, and dished out 4 assists.

With the 11th double-double of his career, Josh surpasses Russell Westbrook to set a new rookie record for the most double-doubles in a season. The 6-foot-8 guard has also been leading all the rookies for the same.

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When learned that he set a new record, Josh didn’t seem impressed. All he cared was about getting the win.

NBA Twitter reacts as Josh Giddey sets the Thunder record for the most double-doubles in a season by a rookie

Twitter was flooded with reactions when Josh Giddey recorded his 11th double-double of the season.

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Josh has been having a great campaign for himself. Averaging 11.6 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 6.1 assists per game, Giddey has a real shot at making one of the All-Rookie teams.

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Advait Jajodia

Advait Jajodia

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Advait Jajodia, an NBA and Tennis journalist for The SportsRush, has had a passion for both sports for over a decade. His admiration for Kobe Bryant, Stephen Curry, and Rafael Nadal pushed him to gain a profound understanding of the sports. With a background as a multi-sport athlete, Advait uses his experience on the hardwood and the court to offer insightful analysis. Over four years of dedicated sports journalism has equipped the 22-year-old with a unique perspective, reflected in his prolific portfolio of 4,700+ articles.

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