Shams: NBA is looking into allegations of Josh Giddey having inappropriate relationship with a minor

[Ralof]

Ah,ah yeah sure.

bridges basically tryed to kill his wife/girlfriend multiple times and still playing like nothing have happened.

don't be ridicoulous Nba.

[ThunderBolt]

Like I said in the OKC forum, if he did something wrong, he should be punished. If he didnt, he should be exonerated.

He’s a famous, rich nba player and he could get any woman he wants but he exploits a child. That is just wrong lawfully (probably) and morally (definitely). If you had a young daughter like I do, you see it in proper light.

Are you a native english speaker? Seriously, try harder to comprehend before responses like this. I said if he did something wrong, then he should be punished and if he didn't, he shouldn't be punished. Punish the guilty and free the innocent. Yes, what a hot take by me?! Contrary to what most teeny boppers like yourself probably think, a tweet with a picture that says "I had sex with someone" isn't credible evidence.

[KembaWalker]

Sucks for Giddey. He was already the odd man out in OKC, if the NBA decides to punish him severely, I think OKC wouldn't hesitate to trade him.

NBA players need to be more careful about who they are messing around with. The spotlight will always be around them.

Trade? The chances of him ever playing in the NBA again are extremely low if the allegations are true. He'd be a sex offender.

You'd think that would be the case, but this is the same league that allows players who tote guns around for the youth to see as well as people who beat the **** out of their partners.

The league will try their hardest not to ban Giddey. It's sick and disgusting, but it's to their benefit that OKC is good.

The problem for Giddey is that firearms and domestic violence have precedents. Gilbert and Critt got however long they got, Jeffrey Taylor had a similar DV suspension to Bridges. I'm not sure anyone has been punished for something like this before in the NBA so the league can kind of come up with whatever it comes up with and present it to the union. And I don't think either side is going to want to be on the record for going light on child rape

[slick_watts]

Like I said in the OKC forum, if he did something wrong, he should be punished. If he didnt, he should be exonerated.

He’s a famous, rich nba player and he could get any woman he wants but he chooses to exploit a child. That is just wrong lawfully (probably) and morally (definitely). If you had a young daughter like I do, you see it in proper light.

i have a young daughter, and i would not use her or even the idea of her as a prop in an internet argument. that's also exploitative, fwiw.

[shotsquatch]

Wasn't the girl bragging about having sex with him? I think there is a spectrum between "inappropriate sexual relations" and straight up "rape".

[Scalabrine]

Sucks for Giddey. He was already the odd man out in OKC, if the NBA decides to punish him severely, I think OKC wouldn't hesitate to trade him.

NBA players need to be more careful about who they are messing around with. The spotlight will always be around them.

Problem is every other team would hesitate to trade for him. He’d have no value

.....Besides Utah.

In a similar line of logic, Oklahoma and Utah are probably the only states who's fan bases might look past this thing

[sfernald]

Like I said in the OKC forum, if he did something wrong, he should be punished. If he didnt, he should be exonerated.

He’s a famous, rich nba player and he could get any woman he wants but he exploits a child. That is just wrong lawfully (probably) and morally (definitely). If you had a young daughter like I do, you see it in proper light.

Are you a native english speaker? Seriously, try harder to comprehend before responses like this. I said if he did something wrong, then he should be punished and if he didn't, he shouldn't be punished. Punish the guilty and free the innocent. Yes, what a hot take by me. Contrary to what most teeny boppers like yourself probably think, a tweet with a picture that says "I had sex with someone" isn't credible evidence.

But what I’m saying is that it isn’t just about the law. There is a moral code too that was violated. One that gets convicts murdered in prison. Whether or not he escapes the technicalities of the law, his actions were morally reprehensible to the highest degree.

[HomoSapien]

Wasn't the girl bragging about having sex with him? I think there is a spectrum between "inappropriate sexual relations" and straight up "rape".

There is. It's statutory rape.

[Xatticus]

Wasn't the girl bragging about having sex with him? I think there is a spectrum between "inappropriate sexual relations" and straight up "rape".

You must be new to internet forums?

[CIN-C-STAR]

Everyone talkin bout age of consent and if he crossed state lines for sex and all this, but even if they were "dating" it doesn't mean they were having sex.
And even if they were, that would be very difficult to prove unless she becomes a cooperating witness.
Plus he's a famous multimillionaire in America, so my guess is nothing much happens to him legally or by the league.
Hell OJ got away with double murder and athletes weren't nearly as wealthy compared to working class folks back then.
You guys that think justice is a real concept in modern day America are cute though

[Scalabrine]

Trade? The chances of him ever playing in the NBA again are extremely low if the allegations are true. He'd be a sex offender.

You'd think that would be the case, but this is the same league that allows players who tote guns around for the youth to see as well as people who beat the **** out of their partners.

The league will try their hardest not to ban Giddey. It's sick and disgusting, but it's to their benefit that OKC is good.

The problem for Giddey is that firearms and domestic violence have precedents. Gilbert and Critt got however long they got, Jeffrey Taylor had a similar DV suspension to Bridges. I'm not sure anyone has been punished for something like this before in the NBA so the league can kind of come up with whatever it comes up with and present it to the union. And I don't think either side is going to want to be on the record for going light on child rape

Well if the precedent is Karl Malone, then nothing will happen.

[XtremeDunkz]

I have yet to see a concrete age or timeline. A lot of assumptions on social media. I will withhold judgement.

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[Bornstellar]

Wasn't the girl bragging about having sex with him? I think there is a spectrum between "inappropriate sexual relations" and straight up "rape".

Children cannot fully comprehend the weight of their actions. The fact that some of you don't get this is sad

[Jsun947]

Wasn't the girl bragging about having sex with him? I think there is a spectrum between "inappropriate sexual relations" and straight up "rape".

Minors cannot consent to a sexual relationship with an adult. What the **** is wrong with ya’ll

[shotsquatch]

Wasn't the girl bragging about having sex with him? I think there is a spectrum between "inappropriate sexual relations" and straight up "rape".

There is. It's statutory rape.

Yeah let me clarify lol: I'm not trying to defend Giddey. But the way some people throw around "rape" makes it sound like he tied this girl up in the trunk of his car at knife-point.

[HomoSapien]

Everyone talkin bout age of consent and if he crossed state lines for sex and all this, but even if they were "dating" it doesn't mean they were having sex.

I have some magic beans I'd like to sell you.

And even if they were, that would be very difficult to prove unless she becomes a cooperating witness.

She posted about having sex with him.

[shotsquatch]

Wasn't the girl bragging about having sex with him? I think there is a spectrum between "inappropriate sexual relations" and straight up "rape".

Children cannot fully comprehend the weight of their actions. The fact that some of you don't get this is sad

I was having sex at 15. It was a blast. I don't remember having trouble comprehending the weight of what I was doing.

That being said, obviously a relationship between a 15 year old and a 21 year old is inappropriate.

[GHOSTofSIKMA]

The way the girl presents herself in social media is disturbing. Where are her parents?
Even if you manage to frame Giddey as a predator, she looks like she would do it again.

exactly. putting dudes down for statutory rape with girls that are hella sexually active with fake ids throwing themselves at ballplayers in bars makes you wonder which is the predator

i get it he should be more careful but these laws that went into place years ago to protect the virginity of wealthy white girls dont really apply the same way today

[XtremeDunkz]

Wasn't the girl bragging about having sex with him? I think there is a spectrum between "inappropriate sexual relations" and straight up "rape".

Minors cannot consent to a sexual relationship with an adult. What the **** is wrong with ya’ll

Let's be honest for a minute. These girls know exactly what they are doing.

[ThunderBolt]

He’s a famous, rich nba player and he could get any woman he wants but he exploits a child. That is just wrong lawfully (probably) and morally (definitely). If you had a young daughter like I do, you see it in proper light.

Are you a native english speaker? Seriously, try harder to comprehend before responses like this. I said if he did something wrong, then he should be punished and if he didn't, he shouldn't be punished. Punish the guilty and free the innocent. Yes, what a hot take by me. Contrary to what most teeny boppers like yourself probably think, a tweet with a picture that says "I had sex with someone" isn't credible evidence.

But what I’m saying is that it isn’t just about the law. There is a moral code too that was violated. One that gets convicts murdered in prison. Whether or not he escapes the technicality of the law, his actions were morally reprehensible to the highest degree.

What moral code was violated that was confirmed with a tweet that was subsequently deleted? I don't think Giddey is above reproach just because he plays for my team. However I'm actually fine with being patient and finding out the facts before I decide that he's done something wrong. I realize that is an unpopular stance in today's world. It's easier to hang the person and have the trial later.

If Giddey broke the law, he should face the full consequences. If he he did something that is morally wrong but not legally wrong, I'd prefer the organization move on from him. If he did nothing wrong, I hope he fights to clear his name and the people that drug it through the mud are punished. All of the aforemoentioned are possibilites. I'd rather wait for the truth to come out than be the Shams of the genreal board and be the first person to have a hot take tweet or post on the GB.