Josh Giddey’s alleged inappropriate relationship with a minor ‘happened two years ago and ended when NBA star found out she was under 18’
Josh Giddey’s alleged encounter with an underage girl took place two years ago and lasted just one night, new reports claim.
Giddey, 21, is accused of having an intimate relationship with a California minor after photos and videos emerged on social media.
But according to Code sports in his native Australia, the Thunder guard believed the teen was 19 when they met at a nightclub in 2021. And after discovering the next day that she was in fact under 18, Giddey is said to have ended the relationship.
The New York Post claiming to have identified the Oklahoma City nightclub where Giddey was filmed with the teen, stating that the establishment has an over-18s policy.
In a video leaked online, Giddey addressed a camera held by an unnamed person.
Josh Giddey’s alleged encounter with an underage girl reportedly took place two years ago
Photos of the Oklahoma City Thunder star and the girl recently surfaced on social media
“What is it, my husband?” Giddey says in the clip. “We’re at the front of the club, me and my girl, about to head back to mine.”
Giddey and his representatives have declined to comment as the NBA continues to investigate the situation.
When a reporter asked Giddey about the allegations during a media bash, Giddey said he understood why the question was asked and said nothing further.
“Yes, I mean, I understand the question clearly,” Giddey told the reporter. “But there is no further comment at this time.”
Giddey has continued to play for the Thunder since the allegations came to light, with Thunder coach Mark Daigneault also facing questions about the allegations.
“Based on the information we have at this time, that is the decision we have made (to continue playing him),” Daigneault said. “It’s not even a decision, to be honest. It’s obviously a competitive issue at the moment, so the ball is in their court.”
Giddey was booed heavily in Minnesota on Tuesday during the Thunder’s 106-103 loss to the Timberwolves.
Australian cereal company Weet Bix, which has sponsored Giddey since 2021, has removed him from their social media accounts.