A few days back, social media blew up accusing Josh Giddey of being in an illicit relationship with a minor. At first, this sounds like a horrible allegation. However, in no time, evidence in the form of photos and clips went viral, making the situation extremely ugly for the 21-year-old Oklahoma City Thunder star.
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After bashing the Aussie guard for a couple of days, a reporter finally asked Giddey for his comments on the allegations. Giving an extremely suspicious response, Josh has decided to remain silent.
“I understand the question, obviously. But there’s no further comment right now,” Giddey said.
Josh Giddey was asked about the allegations that went viral on social media the past few days. pic.twitter.com/yVr5gOku0x
— Rylan Stiles (@Rylan_Stiles) November 24, 2023
Refraining from giving the details on the topic, Giddey has left several enraged. Comparing this situation to the time when Kyrie Irving was suspended for his stands on “antisemitic” books and films.
I just want the world to know. Kyrie Irving got pressed more for sharing a movie than Josh Giddey has gotten for these allegations. https://t.co/wiqCMC6Jh6
— Luke C-Walker (@SuaveBry) November 24, 2023
Kyrie Irving was suspended for sharing a book and suspended even after saying “[he] didn’t agree with everything in the book”
-Miles Bridges (wife beater)still in the league
-NBA glorifies Karl Malone (ped0)
-Josh Giddey was asked one question on his whole controversy 💀— . (@Kd7_Szn) November 24, 2023
Kyrie Irving got pressed more by reporters than Josh Giddey for posting a link with no context. Nasty.
— Bigfoot (@Bigfootknows_) November 24, 2023
Clearly, the reporters weren’t as brutal to Giddey as hostile Kyrie Irving’s press conferences were.
The Josh Giddey situation can’t be compared to Kyrie Irving’s
Yes, Kyrie Irving and Josh Giddey did get caught in the middle of a controversy. However, both these situations cannot be compared to one another. While Giddey has been accused of being involved with a minor, Kyrie made sure that he cleared the air by admitting that he was not an antisemite. Unlike Giddey, who had no comments on the situation, Kai came out and explained himself.
As per several reports, the league has decided to investigate the matter.
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.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 24, 2023
Over the past few years, the NBA has shown that they are intolerant of certain behavior. The likes of Ja Morant and Kyrie Irving have already faced the grunt of it. With the current set of evidence in hand, and more videos emerging every day, the OKC fans should prepare themselves for the worst. As of now, Giddey’s future in the league is certainly up in the air.
