Josh Giddey's underage relationship allegations take a new turn as sources claim minor and family won't cooperate
OKC Thunder guard Josh Giddey has stirred up a storm after allegations of him being in an inappropriate relationship with a minor popped up. An anonymous individual shared pictures and a video of Giddey with a girl they claimed was underage. The anonymous user's social media account has since been deleted.
The league immediately began an investigation. Because the allegations haven't been proven, Giddey has continued to suit up for his team. This has not sat well with some fans, who booed every time he touched the ball during the OKC Thunder vs. Minnesota Timberwolves matchup at Target Center.
As per TMZ Sports, the alleged minor and her family have refused to cooperate with the investigation by refusing to speak with authorities. This has made getting the whole picture and securing facts even more difficult.
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The Josh Giddey scandal has him likened to Hall of Famer Karl Malone
Before Josh Giddey, another NBA player was accused of having an improper relationship with a minor: Utah Jazz legend Karl Malone.
Malone is currently third on the all-time scoring list and is considered one of the best big men to have laced up a pair of sneakers. However, his legacy is tainted in many people's eyes due to an inappropriate relationship he had with an underage girl during his playing career.
According to reports, Malone was 20 then, and the girl was only 13. The girl was identified as Gloria Bell, a sophomore at Louisiana Tech University.
Bell gave birth to a son named Demetress Bell, who eventually played in the NFL. Malone was sued for child support. The two parties eventually reached an understanding, but this incident has tarnished Malone's reputation.
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