However, thanks to a recent viral tweet, "SLOB Wizard" has been added to his profile. Time will tell if the nickname sticks, but if it's up to Giddey, it won't.

Reporter: "Are you on board with the SLOB wizard nickname?" Giddey: "I wouldn't say I'm on board with it. I acknowledge it, but I understand what he was trying to say.

While "King James" played an unfortunate role in that play, the "SLOB Wizard" took on a much more fortunate one. This dynamic would soon repeat itself again. An odd-defying and spectacular victory.

"Coach is really smart with ATO's, Sideline, Baseline plays," Giddey told SI Thunder last year "He puts me in a position to be able to get guys shots.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have a glaring hole to replace after the summer trade that sent Josh Giddey to Chicago.

Apr 12, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault talks to guard Josh Giddey (3) during the second half against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King ...