NBA rising star faces allegations – League investigates
Rising NBA Star Accused of Crime with Minor – League Investigating
One of the NBA’s premier, do-it-all young stars has been accused of doing far too much with a minor — and the league is investigating.
According to both the Associated Press and ESPN, the league is looking into allegations that Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey had an improper relationship with a minor.
Early last week (it’s unclear when exactly the since-deleted social media post went live), a post went up claiming that Giddey had an improper relationship with an underage girl.
The girl in question was spotted in a number of videos and pictures with Giddey on social media, and the aforementioned post alleged that she was a high school junior at the time of the relationship.
The entire social media account in question has been deactivated.
Giddey, a 21-year-old Australian, didn’t offer much when asked about the allegations on Friday at practice.
“Yeah, I mean, I understand the question, obviously,” Giddey told reporters, per the AP. “But there’s no further comment right now.”
When pressed on the subject, Giddey stressed: “I get the question, guys. I completely understand you guys want to know about it. But just for right now, I don’t have anything to say.”
Thunder coach Mark Daigneault similarly offered little when asked about the allegations.
“Personal matter, and I have no comment on it,” Daigneault said, according to ESPN. “And that’ll be my comment on anything related.”
Giddey is the former No. 6 overall pick of the 2021 NBA Draft and a do-it-all guard for the Thunder, stuffing the stat sheet with averages of 12.3 points, 5.7 rebounds and 4.5 assists.
As of early Saturday afternoon, Giddey was still listed as an active participant in that night’s home game against the Philadelphia 76ers.
That seeming designation came just a day after NBA representative Michael Bass acknowledged the league was investigating the matter.
“We’re looking into it,” Bass said Friday.
As the league reviews the allegations, the Thunder will seek to continue the team’s overall winning ways.
The 11-4 Thunder are first in the Northwest Division, and feature a potential Rookie of the Year candidate in big man Chet Holmgren, who missed his actual rookie year due to injury.
Giddey was unable to crack the top 5 of his own Rookie of the Year conversation:
The 15-point difference between the NBA Rookie of the Year winner (Scottie Barnes) and the second-place finisher (Evan Mobley) is the smallest margin since the current voting format began 19 years ago.
Full voting results pic.twitter.com/LWhlYARDcX
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) April 23, 2022
Giddey’s true breakout happened in his sophomore campaign, when he notched career highs across virtually all major statistical categories.
This year, his third season in the league, Giddey has regressed across a number of areas, though he is still viewed as a key building block of the Thunder.
Giddey has also been a standout player for his home country of Australia in international competition.
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What are the specific allegations against Josh Giddey that led to the NBA’s investigation?
“The NBA community was rocked this week by allegations against rising star Josh Giddey of the Oklahoma City Thunder. The league is currently investigating claims that Giddey had an improper relationship with a minor.
The allegations arose from a since-deleted social media post. The post claimed that Giddey had engaged in an inappropriate relationship with an underage girl who was identified as a high school junior at the time. The social media account associated with these claims has been deactivated, adding to the complexity of the situation.
When asked about the allegations, Giddey offered a brief statement without addressing the specific incident. He expressed his understanding of the question but stated that he had nothing further to comment at the moment. Thunder coach Mark Daigneault also refrained from commenting, emphasizing that it was a personal matter.
Despite these allegations, Giddey remains an active player for the Thunder. As of now, he was listed as a participant in the team’s upcoming game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Meanwhile, the NBA has acknowledged the investigation, with representative Michael Bass confirming that they are looking into the matter.
While the league handles the investigation, the Thunder will continue their pursuit of success on the court. Currently leading the Northwest Division with an impressive 11-4 record, the team is fueled by the potential Rookie of the Year candidate Chet Holmgren. Giddey, although not in the top 5 of the Rookie of the Year conversation, still plays a crucial role in the team’s plans.
Giddey had a breakout season in his sophomore campaign, setting career highs in various statistical categories. While he has seen some regression this year, he is still considered a valuable asset for the Thunder.
The outcome of the investigation will determine the next steps for Giddey and the NBA. Until then, the league will continue to monitor the situation closely, ensuring a fair and thorough examination of the allegations. The focus remains on the game, but the accusations against Giddey serve as a reminder that off-court behavior can significantly impact an athlete’s career and reputation. As the investigation unfolds, the NBA and its fans anxiously await further developments.”
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