Based on information from Adrian Wojnarowski and Tim MacMahon ofESPN, the NBA closed its investigation into Josh Giddey yesterday. Police in California had already declared in January that they were not going any further in their pursuits. The Oklahoma City leader seems out of the woods for good, after several months of trouble with the American justice system.
ESPN Sources: Four months after Newport Beach (Calif) police announced a probe had been “unable to corroborate any criminal activity” against Oklahoma City’s Josh Giddey, 21, involving online allegations of an inappropriate relationship with an underage girl, the NBA has closed… pic.twitter.com/IgMRt0cmtb
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) May 23, 2024
Accusations of inappropriate relationships between Josh Giddey and a minor surfaced on social media at the start of the season. The Newport Beach police, responsible for the case in California from November 29, 2023, declared that they were not able to prove any illegal activity on the part of Josh Giddey and that they would therefore not initiate legal proceedings.
The NBA, which had launched an investigation of its own, therefore arrived at a similar observation and clearly ended its investigation. The Australian player never commented on these accusations and continued his season with the Thunder until the Western Conference semi-finals, where the Mavericks won 4-2 against OKC. Giddey averaged 8.7 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists, 0.4 blocks and 0.2 steals on 45.3% shooting for his first NBA Playoffs.
After the elimination of his team, the Oklahoma leader was quite emotional at the end of season press conference, admitting that this season was extremely tough for him, both on and off the field. Between these accusations, the whistles from the fans and the difficulties sometimes encountered on the floor (he lost his starting place in the Playoffs because of his big shooting limitations), the Australian had it tough.
An emotional Josh Giddey reflects on a challenging year — on and off the court — but is grateful for those around him. (Footage Courtesy of @okcthunder) pic.twitter.com/QbU7DzeesZ
— ESPN Australia & NZ (@ESPNAusNZ) May 21, 2024
Josh Giddey, case closed. We will now see what his future is in the NBA, he who risks being quite a part of transfer rumors in the weeks and months to come.
Source texte : ESPN
2024-05-24 11:12:00
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