NBA Is Looking Into Josh Giddey Controversy, How Does It Impacts The Oklahoma City Thunder?

A league official confirmed on Friday that Josh Giddey, the guard for the Oklahoma City Thunder, is the subject of an NBA investigation into claims that he had an illegal contact with a child.

NBA Is Looking Into Josh Giddey Controversy, How Does It Impacts The Oklahoma City Thunder?

Players are not allowed to have sexual relations with children; the league has a strong regulation on this. Giddey’s reputation may also take a serious hit because of this, especially with young people who look up to him as a role model since he is a gifted and promising athlete.

Giddey is the subject of an inquiry following the appearance of pictures and videos on the internet purporting to show him dating 15-year-old junior high school student Liv Cook.

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Images circulated online showing Giddey seemingly giving a woman a back hug, and another with the phrase “just f—ed josh giddey.”

Giddey remained silent during Friday’s practice.

“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,” Giddey said.

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The league is investigating the matter, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic, who cited league spokesperson Mike Bass.

“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,” Charania stated.

Giddey’s Instagram account was closed as a result of the purported scandal, which included a widely shared photo of a young child, highlighting the possible effects on his public image and reputation.

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Livv Cook, a sophomore, has come out with allegations that she had sex with the Thunder player. While the anonymous source’s message has been taken down, images circulating on several websites depict a controversial and maybe harmful situation for Giddey.

Giddey is averaging 12.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 4.5 assists this season, which is fantastic for Oklahoma City. The Thunder have an advantage over some of the hardest teams in the West because to his play this season. This year, they are anticipated to return to the postseason.

Although these figures are thought to be respectable for a third-year player, others believe he might have done more to earn the big $14.8 million deal that runs through 2025.

Giddey’s support position for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, however, may restrict his chances to show off his skills and open up trade options down the road.

What is Josh Giddey’s salary?

Josh Giddey and the Oklahoma City Thunder inked a four-year, $27,214,807 contract that includes a $27,214,807 guarantee and an average salary of $6,803,702 each year. Giddey will make $6,587,040 in base pay in 2023–2024. He will also be subject to a $6,587,040 cap hit and a $6,587,040 dead cap value.

Did Josh Giddey play in the Olympics?

As a vital component of Brian Goorjian’s team, he would have been among the first chosen to play in Paris; but, because he did not participate in the Tokyo Olympics, the Australian Olympic Committee refrained from commenting on the matter.

 

 

 

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