This offseason, the Bulls didn’t just re-sign Josh Giddey; they doubled down on a new identity.
With his re-signing, the 23-year-old Australian guard has been selected to be the face of Chicago’s youth movement and the key star for a franchise long caught in between a rebuild and serious playoff contention. And, if the early results are any indication, that investment is already paying off.
Giddey’s Breakout Game
On October 31 at the United Center, Giddey delivered his first true statement performance as a Bull. The fifth-year guard erupted to score a career-high 32 points, shooting 14-for-21 from the field with six assists and seven rebounds, guiding Chicago to a 135–125 win over the Knicks and cementing the Bulls’ undefeated start to be anything but a fluke.
What stood out wasn’t just the statistics; it was Giddey’s control. He orchestrated the offense with poise, attacking the paint, reading defenses, and setting up teammates while picking his spots to score. His floater, once overly relied upon, is now a weapon of precision, used sparingly but effectively.
At six foot seven, Giddey brings a rare blend of court vision, rebounding, and pacing that has transformed how the Bulls operate. Last season, he averaged 14.6 points, 7.2 assists, and 8.1 rebounds per game, showing flashes of a nightly triple-double threat. Now, those flashes are consistently materializing into consistency.
Nine games in, the message is clear: the Bulls finally have their conductor.
A Re-Signing That Actually Meant Something
When the Bulls officially re-signed Giddey this summer, it wasn’t just another offseason formality. It was a statement that the franchise was choosing direction over drift.
After years of chasing short-term fixes, Chicago is finally embracing patience. The front office is focused on building chemistry, developing its young core, and establishing an identity rooted in balance and belief.
Between handling growth and consistent success, Chicago’s goals are still evolving. But, with Giddey as the compass, the franchise’s direction finally feels clear.
The ball moves, the team trusts, and the pace flows. For once, the Bulls’ offense has an identity: organized chaos with purpose.
The Payoff of Patience
Chicago’s perfect start isn’t a fluke; it’s the product of cohesion.
The Bulls’ 5–0 start showcased a group that’s confident and connected. They outlasted the Kings in a high-scoring battle, locked down the Hawks defensively, and battled through tough stretches against the Knicks with maturity rarely seen from such a young team.
Veterans like Nikola Vučević provide structure, while Patrick Williams and Ayo Dosunmu bring energy and defensive versatility. Meanwhile, Coby White’s offensive balance and rookie Matas Buzelis’s composure and shooting give the Bulls a much-needed boost.
And through it all, there’s Giddey—the calm in the chaos, dictating the tempo and keeping the team grounded in the momentum.
The Bigger Picture: Progress Over Perfection
No one’s engraving trophies after nine games, but this Bulls team has found something they have been missing for years: an identity that feels real.
They’re no longer scrambling for quick fixes or chasing narratives. They’re building themselves up, piece by piece, possession by possession, around a core group that is beginning to believe in themselves.
Giddey doesn’t need to be the flashiest player on the floor. He just needs to keep being the steady heartbeat of a young team that’s finally learning how to play the long game.
