NBA fans claim viral video shows Josh Giddey in a nightclub with girl he’s been accused of having an inappropriate relationship with
- NBA investigates allegations against Giddey
- The Australian-born point guard was allowed to play for his NBA team
- Fans claim the latest video could clear his name
Oklahoma City Thunder fans are hoping a new video that has surfaced can clear the name of Australian star guard Josh Giddey, who is under investigation by the NBA.
Giddey, who suited up for the Thunder in the loss to Philadelphia this weekend, is alleged to have had an inappropriate relationship with a minor.
It comes after images and video of Giddey and a young woman went viral. Another video shows Giddey outside a nightclub with the same person.
Now, a new video has surfaced allegedly showing Giddey and the young woman dancing together at a nightclub.
The video appears to show the 203cm tall Giddey and the young woman at the center of the allegations in a nightclub, where you must be at least 18 years old to enter
The Australian Boomers star point guard is currently under investigation by the NBA over the viral images and videos
Fans claim the video exonerates the Australian Boomers point guard because minors cannot legally enter a nightclub in the United States.
In the US, any Type I establishment, such as a nightclub, requires all patrons to be 21 years old.
However, most major cities have more than 18 nightclubs where people aged 18 to 21 can attend, but cannot consume alcohol on site.
It should be noted that some young people use fake IDs to enter age-restricted buildings.
“Am I witnessing the rescue of Josh Giddeyrn?” one fan asked.
“Did Bro Just Save Josh Giddey’s Career?” I posted another one.
‘Bro may not be playing for Thunder, but he just gave the assist of the century to Josh Giddey.’ added another.
The age of consent in Oklahoma is 16, but there are exceptions.
Despite the allegations and the ongoing NBA investigation, Giddey has been cleared to continue playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder and will face Philadelphia this weekend.
One of the original images that sparked the accusations against Giddey and the resulting ongoing NBA investigation
Giddey cut his teeth in Australia’s NBL with the Adelaide 36ers before being selected by Oklahoma with pick six in the 2021 NBA draft
Minors aged 14 can have consensual sex with other minors under the age of 18 under the so-called Romeo and Juliet law.
Oklahoma also allows consensual sex between a minor and an adult if they are married.
Giddey received loud support from Oklahoma supporters when he took the court this weekend.
But the Australian star remained tight-lipped when interviewed before tip-off.
“I understand the question guys, I completely understand that you want to know about it, but at this point I have nothing to say.” Giddey said.
Thunder coach Mark Diagneault said the star guard would continue to play until a directive was issued to rule him out.
“It’s obviously a competitive thing at the moment, so the ball is in their court,” Diagneault said.
Giddey has also received support from his Australian Boomers coach Brian Goorjian, who will travel to the United States next month to visit him and other Australian players.