Australian NBA pioneer Luc Longley is convinced the nation’s $100 million men are “well-built” to thrive in the brightest spotlight, and Josh Giddey proved his point on Wednesday, joining Michael Jordan in the Chicago Bulls record books.

Boomers guards Giddey and Dyson Daniels both signed four-year contracts worth $154 million ($US100m) before the new season, and have both hitting from early in the 82-game campaign.

Giddey has starred for the 6-1 Chicago Bulls, while Daniels struggled with his offence before coming good for the Atlanta Hawks.

In Tuesday’s game (Wednesday AEDT) against Philadelphia, Giddey made history, becoming the first Bull since Jordan in 1989 to post back-to-back triple doubles, as his 29 points, 15 rebounds and 12 assists took Chicago to a 113-112 win.

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