Revealed: Giddey wants to play NBL1

When Josh Giddey stepped onto Court 5 at Frankston Basketball Stadium in May, chaos ensued. 

One of the world’s best basketballers playing a local Monday night league game – it was a moment that went viral around the world.

Could an NBL1 appearance be next? If the man himself gets his way, absolutely.

Speaking on the Ball Magnets podcast, Giddey said he’d already flagged the idea of playing more off-season games in his home country.

“I would love to play and I’ve tried to ask the NBA if I can come home and play in the NBL1,” he said.

“There’s no better way of staying in game shape than playing … anytime I can play it, I try to.”

Over to you, NBA.

Josh Giddey or Phil Inn?

The Boomers and Chicago Bulls star point guard shocked some local hoopers when he pulled up to play in a local social match at Frankston, Melbourne, on Monday night.

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— 10 Sport (@10SportAU) May 5, 2025