Former NBA star Chandler Parsons dishes advice for young players amid Josh Giddey allegations

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As law enforcement revealed an investigation is open into accusations that Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey had an inappropriate relationship with a minor, former NBA star Chandler Parsons dished out a crucial piece of advice for players in the league. 

Giddey, the sixth overall pick of the 2021 NBA Draft by the Thunder, was accused in a since-deleted social media post of having an inappropriate relationship with an underage girl. The Associated Press reported the user alleged a girl that Giddey was seen with in videos and photographs on social media was a junior in high school at the time. 

Newport Beach Police Department released a statement on Wednesday confirming that an investigation into the allegations against Giddey was open. 

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Josh Giddey #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder controls the ball against the Phoenix Suns during the first half at Footprint Center on November 12, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona.  (Kelsey Grant/Getty Images)

"The Newport Beach Police Department is aware of information being circulated online involving an alleged relationship between professional basketball player Josh Giddey and a female minor," the statement read.

"The Newport Beach Police Department is actively seeking additional information related to these allegations and pursuing all leads and evidence to obtain the facts of the case."

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NBA spokesman Michael Bass also confirmed this past Friday that the league is investigating the matter. 

This is an unfortunate situation for the 21-year-old Giddey, but one