Josh Giddey closes down Instagram profile after leaked image with alleged minor goes viral

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey made fans didn't invade his Instagram after allegations of him dating a minor surfaced online. Giddey made some changes to his profile to make fans didn't get a chance to bug his feed with these rumors.

Giddey changed his profile picture to black. Following that, he turned off commenting. His profile can still be accessed, but no one can comment.

According to a user on X, Giddey has allegedly been interacting with a high schooler.

"Josh Giddey from the OKC thunder with an under-age girl. First video he is talking to her brother. This is Disgusting and this man needs to be punished. We can’t let this go under the surface any longer. This needs to be seen. Girl is a junior in high school."

Post of Giddey’s relationship.

The account has been deleted since it gained traction. Neither the Thunder nor Giddey have commented on the allegations.

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Josh Giddey's importance to the Thunder's season

The Thunder are one of the most exciting young teams to watch this season. The Western Conference is stacked with talent and Giddey is leading Oklahoma City's charge. For longtime fans of the team, what they're currently experiencing is reminiscent of the Big 3 of Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and James Harden.

The team is currently second in the West, with an 11-4 record. Many credit their great offensive rhythm as the reason behind their success. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander pointed to Giddey as to why the team has performed extremely well.

"I’m gonna give you the answer right now—it’s Josh Giddey," SGA said. "When you have a passer like that, it’s inevitable ... I’m being dead serious. A lot of it is Josh. He’ll find you if you’re open. So get open."

He's one of the most important pieces on the team, holding their offense together over the last three years.