Josh Giddey was drafted as the sixth overall pick by the Oklahoma City Thunder on July 29, marking a milestone in his basketball career. However, recent off-court accusations have captured the attention of the NBA and brought more limelight to the young guard than his on-court performance.
In the past few hours, disturbing reports have emerged on social media, shedding light on a scandal involving Giddey and a minor. While the details surrounding the accusations are still vague, they seem to have stirred up a significant amount of controversy throughout the sports community.
NBA starts investigation on Josh Giddey
The NBA has launched an investigation into Australian basketball star Josh Giddey following allegations of an improper relationship with an underage girl. The claims emerged through a now-deactivated social media account and have garnered widespread attention worldwide as Giddey, a rising talent in the NBA, is facing intense media scrutiny regarding the serious accusations.
NBA spokesperson Mike Bass has confirmed the league’s ongoing inquiry into the matter, as Giddey has been bombarded with questions about the scandal. The 21-year-old guard for the Oklahoma City Thunder has disabled comments on his Instagram account, which boasts a significant following of 514,000.
While a now-deleted post by an anonymous user alleged that the girl seen in videos and photographs with Giddey was a high school junior at the time, the social media account in question has been deactivated. While Giddey’s privacy is currently at the center of public speculation, fans and critics eagerly await further developments in the investigation.
As the NBA delves into this distressing situation, Josh Giddey finds himself under intense scrutiny that may impact both his personal and professional life. And while he finally took the courage to face the media, his answers to the allegations didn’t seem to make the situation any better.
Josh Giddey response to the social media allegations
In the face of social media allegations involving an underage girl, Josh Giddey, the talented Oklahoma City Thunder guard, responded by keeping a tight-lipped stance. When pressed for a comment on the matter, Giddey simply stated, “I understand the question, obviously, but there’s no further comment right now.” While acknowledging the curiosity surrounding the issue, he maintained his silence, saying, “Just for right now, I don’t have anything to say.”
Supporting Giddey’s reserved approach, Oklahoma City coach Mark Daigneault also opted to steer clear of discussing the matter, dismissing it as a personal issue. “And that will be my answer on anything related,” Daigneault affirmed.
Despite the cloud of controversy hanging over him, Giddey, a Melbourne native, has had his fair share of contributions to the team, as he averages 12.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game in his third NBA season. He has been integral to the Thunder’s success and currently, Oklahoma City sits in second place in the Western Conference, having won 11 of their first 15 games.
As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how Giddey will address the allegations in the future, if at all. For now, both he and coach Daigneault stand united in their decision to abstain from commenting further on the issue.
The NBA has historically faced such distracting rumors and allegations, but it has always taken steps to address them and resolve the matters and hopes that they will approach this case in the same manner, working towards a swift resolution. As for the OKC, they continue their brilliant form in the NBA and don’t seem to be distracted going into the 2023 season.
