The Chicago Bulls faced a disappointing 2024-25 NBA season, ending in 10th place with 39 wins and 43 losses. Although they missed the playoffs, they had a chance to secure the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. However, that opportunity slipped away with a single shot made by Josh Giddey.
On March 27, 2025, the Bulls competed against the Los Angeles Lakers in a thrilling contest held at the United Center. In a dramatic finish, Josh Giddey executed a remarkable half-court buzzer-beater, clinching a 119-117 win for the Bulls. However, a recent analysis on social media suggests that Giddey’s game-winning shot cost the Bulls the No. 1 pick in the 2025 draft.
“If Josh Giddey missed this shot and the Bulls had the same results the rest of the way, they would have landed the No. 1 overall pick. One more loss for the Bulls at any point to finish with 38 wins instead of 39 would’ve had them slotted 11th, which jumped to No. 1,” Via Cody Westerlund.
If Josh Giddey missed this shot and the Bulls had the same results the rest of the way, they would have landed the No. 1 overall pick.
— Cody Westerlund (@CodyWesterlund) May 12, 2025
One more loss for the Bulls at any point to finish with 38 wins instead of 39 would’ve had them slotted 11th, which jumped to No. 1. https://t.co/LIfhzJqzh5
The Bulls and the Mavericks wrapped up the season with the same records in the standings. Consequently, before the lottery, both teams faced off in a coin toss to establish the twelfth and eleventh-best odds for grabbing the coveted No. 1 overall pick. Surprisingly, the Mavericks triumphed in that tiebreaker, and then they pulled off an incredible upset by landing the top pick in the highly anticipated 2025 NBA Draft Lottery.
Latest Insights On Josh Giddey’s Contract
Josh Giddey is stepping into restricted free agency this season. Meanwhile, Yossi Gozlan recently shared insights on how Giddey’s growing market may pave the way for his exciting return to the Bulls, which would undoubtedly create a buzz among fans.
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“The harsh conditions of restricted free agency and the lack of offers that may come with it could get the Bulls to offer him something in the low $20 million range annually. An annual salary in the $25 million range could be his ceiling and ultimately a fair compromise,” Gozlan wrote on his Substack.
Giddey achieved impressive statistics this season, averaging 14.6 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 7.2 assists across 70 games.
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