Aussie’s ankles broken in pure NBA savagery
Australian basketball star Josh Giddey went viral for a tough moment against Cleveland on Sunday (AEDT). The Chicago Bulls point guard started the season strongly, but things unravelled in the third quarter.
While guarding Cavaliers forward De’Andre Hunter near the three-point line, Hunter executed a swift right-to-left crossover followed by a hesitation move. He then unleashed a second devastating crossover that left Giddey frozen and off balance.
Giddey’s momentum caused him to fall hard to the floor, allowing Hunter to drive to the basket and powerfully slam home a dunk, cutting the Bulls' deficit to five points midway through the third quarter.
“Oh he dropped Giddey and he hammers it home,” a commentator exclaimed.
The Cavaliers bench erupted as the crowd reacted in shock to the highlight-reel moment.
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Summary: Josh Giddey experienced a dramatic crossover and dunk by De’Andre Hunter, sparking viral attention despite a strong season start.