Josh Giddey: “It—and the feeling—came right back to me once I got out there. Obviously, I wasn’t playing too hard, but just that enjoyment of getting to play with friends in a rec or domestic game, that joy came right back from when I used to do it as a kid. I’ve always loved that kind of basketball. Anytime I can play, I try to. It’s just fun, even if it’s not serious. Obviously, playing in the NBA now, coming home and jumping into a Monday night comp in Frankston isn’t exactly at the top of my priority list, but it brought back that childhood excitement—rocking up five minutes before tipoff, throwing on your shoes, and just hooping. I’ve tried to ask the NBA if I can come home and play in NBL or other leagues during the offseason. It keeps me in game shape. There’s no better way to stay sharp than actually playing basketball.”