Malika Andrews slammed for Josh Giddey reaction: Is she being racist?
Josh Giddey isn't the only one being criticized in the ongoing situation of allegations that he is dating a 16-year-old, with Malika Andrews' opinion on the matter earning her some flak from observers.
The controversy around the Australian shooting guard of the Oklahoma City Thunder continues to develop with more videos and photos of him and the girl in question surfacing online through social media.
But on Friday, Andrews came under-fire for her covering of the issue which some fans have even suggested is racially motivated as they claim she covers some players differently to others.
One user posted: "ESPN: 'Hey, Malika we want you to cover the Allegations made on Josh.' Malika Andrews: oh sure, Which Josh? Josh Hart? Josh Richardson..? ESPN: Josh Giddey Malika Andrews," the tweet then showed a video of a man punching through a computer screen, suggesting Andrews wouldn't want to cover it.
A second user said: "Malika Andrews when she heard an NBA player has new allegations but he's white", accompanied by a video of a man eagerly opening a fridge only to look disappointed after.
A third user wrote: "Malika Andrews when she has to talk about Josh Giddey", with a clip of a man shouting, "Lord don't do this to me!"
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The criticism isn't actually levied at anything she has said, but is in fact at the silence she's had on the matter despite previously being outspoken on NBA players.
Some fans believe the defining difference is the race of Josh Giddey, who is white Australian rather than the sensitive and dynamic nature of an ongoing legal issue connected to sex.
A second high schooler linked
The Oklahoma City Thunder player has been linked to a second alleged teenager via social media, during which a video appeared of a blonde in a club claims she is dating someone called Josh but that she doesn't want to talk about it.
The account posting the video claims that she is a minor, although it's not clear what he age is from the clip other than she is young. If she is in a club, there's a solid chance that she's actually older than 18 considering the legal drinking age in the USA is 21.
But it's not a great look for the NBA player, 21 years old himself, who also refused to comment on the matter when asked by media on Friday, November 24. The NBA is currently investigating the matter.
It is important to stress that as of November 26, none of the claims have been proven true and they remain exactly that: allegations and speculation. It is an ongoing situation.
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