Josh Giddey Reveals Ruptured Ankle Ligament in Olympics, Expects to Start NBA Season
OKC Guard Plans to Be Ready for Season Opener Despite Injury
Although Josh Giddey, an Oklahoma City Thunder guard, tore an ankle ligament while playing for Australia during the Paris 2024 Olympics, he expects to be fit for the NBA opening. In Australia’s quarterfinal game against Serbia, the twenty-one-year-old injured his anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL).
Giddey reassured supporters and the club about his availability for the Thunder’s season opening on October 25, when they face the Chicago Bulls, at OKC’s media day. With a confident “I’ll be fine,” Giddey indicated that he is on schedule to begin the season and that his recuperation is proceeding well.
Giddey’s Australian Presentation
Giddey was absolutely vital for the Australian team during the Olympics, averaging 17.5 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 6.0 assists per game and proving his adaptability and playmaking power internationally. His comeback to the Thunder will be crucial since OKC wants to develop on its youthful, gifted core for the next season.
