There’s already been tons threads on his horrible impact metrics, defense, efficiency, etc. Everything not only suggests that he’s a bad player, they currently suggest he’s one of the worst starters in the NBA. The coaches have noticed, his minutes have dropped, he closes less.

My question is how long do we play through it?

Giddey even at his best is a below average scorer and below average defender. Despite his solid rebounding numbers, OKC still has a better rebounding percentage without him.

It’s becoming increasingly clear that he hasn’t shown much improvement. Shooting less 3s, more floaters, and less free throws. He guards the worst scorer on the other team, and the worse defender on that team guards him.

And before the Giddey fan club comes in angrily typing without reading, all I ask is for something - anything really, that suggests he’s a positive NBA player.

How long do we keep handicapping ourselves when it’s clear his passing doesn’t outweigh his flaws?