An NBA spokesperson confirmed on Friday that the league has opened an investigation into claims that Josh Giddey, a guard for the Oklahoma City Thunder, had an improper relationship with a minor.

A number of images and videos that surfaced online earlier this week claimed that Giddey had slept with a girl who wasn’t yet legal. Since then, the original post has been deleted.

After he made the headlines after the viral video, several people were interested in his personal life.

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Net worth-

Josh Giddey’s estimated net worth as of 2023 is $5 million. This appraisal accounts for his salary from the NBA, endorsement agreements, and additional revenue streams. Giddey will make about $7.7 million in salary in the NBA over a four-year contract.

Age-

Josh Giddey was born on October 10, 2002. Currently, he is 21 years old.

Career-

The gifted Australian basketball player Josh Giddey is currently playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA. Giddey, a point guard who was born in Melbourne, Australia on October 10, 2002, is currently 21 years old and stands an impressive 6 feet 8 inches (2.03 meters) tall.

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Acknowledged for his exceptional passing skills, keen court awareness, and elevated basketball acumen, Giddey is a triple-double threat who possesses an innate ability to create chances for his teammates. He is particularly good at rebounding and defending, displaying versatility on the floor.

Giddey’s basketball career began in the Australian National Basketball League (NBL) with the Melbourne Tigers. Giddey decided to enter the 2021 NBA draft instead of staying in the 2020 NBL draft, even though the Adelaide 36ers had selected him with the second overall pick.

An important turning point in Giddey’s developing career came when the Oklahoma City Thunder selected him with the sixth overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft.

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Stats-

His averages per game are 13.0 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 6.9 assists. 

Father

He is the son of Warrick Giddey, who is an Australian basketball coach and former professional player who is the head coach for the Melbourne Tigers.