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Bulls legend Horace Grant has urged NBA fans not to judge Josh Giddey until the full details of his alleged relationship with a minor come to light.
The Oklahoma City Thunder guard is being investigated by police and the NBA over the allegations after photos and videos emerged on social media last month.
The 21-year-old has continued to play as investigations continue and Grant – who won three NBA championships alongside Michael Jordan – called the situation 'sad' and claimed he had heard Giddey is 'a nice young man'.
But the 58-year-old called on Giddey and the public to 'let the details come out and then leave the chips where they land'.
“It's sad, but I think he has good people around him and he just needs to let the legal stuff happen,” Grant told the newspaper. Herald Sun.
Horace Grant urged fans not to judge Josh Giddey over his alleged relationship with a minor
He said the public should “let the details come out and then leave the chips where they land.”
'No one knows all the details of the situation. In my opinion, he is a nice young man who just found himself in a situation that unfortunately should not have happened on either side.
“But let the details come out and then let the chips lie where they land.”
Giddey has been booed by opposition fans since the allegations surfaced and photos showed the topless player with a girl said to be underage.
“I like his game,” Grant added. 'He reminds me of George Gervin, the 'Iceman' of the past. He's so smooth.
“From the basics, the shot and even playing good defense, he's a team player and he's going to be great in this league.”
Photos of the Oklahoma City Thunder star and a girl recently surfaced on social media