Josh Giddey has been at the receiving end of backlash ever since his alleged relationship with an underage girl surfaced. This alleged relationship first came to the surface when numerous accounts on social media made the claims and exposed intimate pictures of the two. Fans worldwide are furious at this and recently allegedly took over a concert to chant and make their point.
Furthermore, Giddey was at the peak of his career and his remarkable performances were making him a fan favorite. However, these allegations have started to tarnish his image in the public eye and fans who used to preach to him, are now trolling him. Being an Australian player in a team with Oklahoma roots, this alleged relationship has shed light on the age of consent in both places.
“Fuck Josh Giddey” chants breaking out at the Lil Uzi concert in Boston… gotta love it! pic.twitter.com/fXU272a6j4
— Danny Podolsky (@PodolskyDanny) November 25, 2023
Recently, at Lil Uzi Vert’s Boston concert, fans reportedly chimed “F*ck Josh Giddey”. The video of the same is going viral. Fans’ anger and disappointment levels have reached the point that they were willing to take over a concert to express their hatred. OKC Thunder Guard is facing more and more extreme levels of backlash with each passing day.
Josh Giddey made his first appearance since the allegations
Josh Giddey has put his NBA career at risk. If the allegations made are true, he could be removed from the league. Fans have also drawn comparisons between Giddey and Karl Malone who was accused of impregnating a 13-year-old. Giddey’s recent appearance has only made this situation worse as his vague four-worded response angered the fans.
Notably, the NBA star was interviewed after his game about the recent allegations and controversy. To which, he responded, “I understand the question obviously, but there’s no further comment right now”. Additionally, the team’s coach Mark Daigneault has also refused to make any significant comments. His response was that it is a personal matter and so on he has no comments to make.
As per The New York Post, the NBA is actively looking into the allegations that are made against the 21-year-old player. Additionally, these allegations have gotten stronger as a video of a young girl admitting that she is dating Giddey surfaced.
Furthermore, Giddey who made his debut in the NBA in 2021 and signed his rookie contract with OKC Thunder was expected to have an illustrious career. He was named NBA Rookie of the Month four times and took 1x All-Rookie Team award to his home. Fans will now have to wait for an official statement from the NBA to know where Giddey’s career is headed.