The NBA has launched an investigation into troubling allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a minor linked to Oklahoma City Thunder player Josh Giddey, as the league unveiled its efforts to examine allegations made against the athlete.
sports He confirmed that the Association is fully aware of the widespread rumors circulating on social media this week involving photos and videos of Giddey with the alleged minor.
Josh Giddey of the OKC Thunder with an underage girl. First video he is talking to his brother. This is disgusting and this man needs to be punished. We can’t let this remain under the surface. This must be seen. The girl is a third-year high school student. pic.twitter.com/gj1LaxRaM0
— ☀️ (@wstgoat7) November 23, 2023
During a Thunder practice session on Friday, Giddey faced questions about the allegations but chose to remain silent. “I understand the question, obviously, but there are no further comments at this time,” Giddey responded when asked about the speculation.
Similarly, Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault was contacted after practice but chose not to comment on Giddey’s situation.
In the wake of the allegations, Giddey appears to have taken a step back from the social media spotlight. She deleted his profile picture and disabled comments on her Instagram account.
The 21-year-old Australian athlete, selected as the sixth overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, boasts an impressive career average of 14.6 points, 7.6 rebounds and 6.1 assists. His accomplishments include receiving NBA All-Rookie Team honors in 2022.
Investigation into Josh Giddey over allegations of inappropriate relationship with a minor has encountered difficulties
The alleged teenager and her family refuse to cooperate with authorities
(Through @TMZ ) pic.twitter.com/wjo7Fb2Btp
– NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) November 29, 2023
Charlotte Hornets star Miles Bridges also found himself in legal trouble recently.
Amid the ongoing investigation by the league, there is a possibility that Giddey could also be the subject of a criminal investigation if the girl was under 16, the age of consent in Oklahoma, at the time.
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