MIAMI, FLORIDA: Prominent Kick streamer Adin Ross often shares reactions and perspectives on well-known figures. In a recent livestream, Ross provided insights into viral video screenshots and clips suggesting that Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey may be dating a high school girl.
Ross further posed questions to fans, challenging the certainty that the girl in question was "underage." He also pointed out the comparatively less attention given to former Utah Jazz player Karl Malone.
Currently, Ross is in the spotlight for generously offering $150K to his dedicated fans, especially those labeled as 'Adin Loyals', including his moderators working behind the scenes in his streaming career.
Ross' defence of Giddey have stirred a significant reaction on the Internet.
What did Adin Ross say about Josh Giddey's relationship?
During Adin Ross' livestream, he reviewed a video involving Josh Giddey, facing allegations of dating a high school girl. Ross came across viral screenshots and video clips purportedly featuring Giddey and his alleged girlfriend.
While watching, Ross appeared to defend Giddey, questioning fans whether they were certain about the girl's age. He also pointed out what he perceived as lesser degree of attention given to former Utah Jazz player Karl Malone.
Ross highlighted an incident where Malone allegedly impregnated a 13-year-old girl during his time at Louisiana Tech University. At the time, Karl Malone was taken to court for a paternity lawsuit, but he never got in trouble with the law for having sexual activity with a minor.
Ross claimed, "How do ya'll know she's under-age? That's all I'm asking," Ross said. "You know what's crazy? Why don't nobody talk about Karl Malone and what he did? Karl Malone got a 13-year-old pregnant when he was 22 years old in the NBA. Why does nobody talk about that?"
Internet dubs Adin Ross 'weird'
After viewing Ross' clip on X (formerly Twitter), numerous users engaged in the comment section, sharing their viewpoints. One fan playfully trolled Ross, commenting, "W Adin, how y’all gon accuse bro when you don’t even know if it’s true."
The second fan expressed concern about Ross defending Giddey, stating, "No way Adin Ross just defended this guy."
The third user said, "Adin Ross is so weird." The fourth user questioned, "How much more proof is needed?"
The last user questioned fellow fans, stating, "Where’s the actual proof of her being under the age of consent? Just tons of accusations and assumptions atm. People so quick to condemn a man."