Australian backcourt star demanded a 150 million fat contract. Will the Bulls meet his asking price?

According to HoopsHype reporter Michael Scotto, there is still news that Chicago Bulls' backcourt star Josh Giddey will request a five-year contract this summer with a total amount of $150 million. Kiddy hopes to get a contract similar to that of Jalen Suggs from the Orlando Magic last fall, which was also the offer Kiddy asked the Bulls in October last year, and the situation did not seem to have changed much.

In the NBA regular season this season, Kiddy played 70 games in 82 games, averaging 30.2 minutes per game, averaging 14.6 points, 8.1 rebounds, 7.2 assists, 1.2 steals and 0.6 blocks, and 2.9 turnovers and 1.7 fouls, shooting percentage of 46.5%, three-point shooting percentage of 37.8%, and free throw shooting percentage of 78.1%. In the playoff game against the Miami Heat, Kiddy played 39 minutes and 37 seconds in the game, made 9 of 21 shots, 2 of 7 from the three-point line, and 5 of 6 free throws, scoring 25 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 block, and had 3 turnovers and 4 fouls.

Kidy's overall performance this season is actually quite good. With the improvement of playing time and tactical status, his many data have also made certain progress. His shooting percentage and three-point shooting percentage have remained at a good level. His weaknesses outside the three-point line have been significantly improved. He can also maintain a high level in passing and organization, and his role in the team on the offensive end is also very outstanding. Kiddy can also show his value in a life-and-death battle like the play-offs. Even if the team loses the game and the performance of other players is a mess, Kiddy himself relies on his own efforts to help the team defend the lower limit. Kiddy also proved that he was indeed capable of taking more responsibilities on the court.

Last summer, the Bulls completed a deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder, and the Bulls gave Alec Caruso and exchanged the Thunder for Kiddy who performed in the playoffs last season. There was no draft pick or other players involved, but a one-to-one deal. In this way, the Bulls have absolutely high expectations for Kiddy, otherwise they would not have sent top character player Caruso to the Thunder. In other words, one thing is certain, as long as the price is right, the Bulls will definitely find a way to keep Kidy this summer. However, for the Bulls, they really need to consider Kiddy's performance this season and his future development to judge his value. Is he worthy of such a contract?