The NBA is wanting into allegations that Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey had an improper relationship with a minor, after info got here to mild on social media.
“The NBA is looking into the allegations of Oklahoma City’s Josh Giddey having inappropriate relationship with a minor that have emerged via social media, league spokesman Mike Bass said,” NBA insider Shams Charania said on X.
Earlier this week, a Twitter account posted pictures and movies of Giddey with a lady who social media customers have discovered to be named Livv Cook.
According to the put up, Cook was a sophomore in highschool on the time and was 15 years of age.
Josh Giddey from the OKC thunder with an under-age lady. First video he’s speaking to her brother. This is Disgusting and this man must be punished. We cannot let this go below the floor any longer. This must be seen. Girl is a junior in highschool. pic.twitter.com/gj1LaxRaM0
— ☀️ (@wstgoat7) November 23, 2023
According to Oklahoma Criminal Defense, the age of consent within the state is 16 years previous.
At Thunder’s observe on Friday, Giddey was straight requested in regards to the critical allegations and if he had something to say about them.
“I understand the question obviously, but there’s no further comment right now,” Was Giddey’s response.
He was then requested in regards to the matter once more and stated, “I get the question guys. I completely understand you guys wanna know about it. But just for right now, I don’t have anything to say.”
Thunder coach Mark Daigneault additionally declined to discuss the matter after Friday’s observe.
“Personal matter, and I have no comment on it,” Daigneault informed reporters. “And that’ll be my comment on anything related.”
Giddey’s teammate Chet Holmgren deleted an previous put up an X, the place he lauded his and Giddey’s connection.
Saying, “Me n twin locked in fasho”.
He additionally unfollowed Giddey on Instagram, however appears to have re-followed him since.
Australian-born Giddey is in his third season within the NBA with OKC and in 15 video games to this point this season, he’s averaging 12.3 factors on 43.5 p.c capturing from the sphere, 5.7 rebounds and 4.5 assists.
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