Former NFL player Antonio Brown was not happy with the NBA's verdict on Jontay Porter and called out the league for not punishing Josh Giddey. Porter received a lifetime ban after being proven to bet on NBA games, while Giddey got away scot-free from his alleged relationship with a minor.
In a tweet, Brown posted a meme about Giddey and Porter. The one-time Super Bowl champion even used #CTESPN on the post, alluding to fans who thought that he was suffering from CTE due to his erratic behavior over the past few years.
Here's what was written under the Giddey meme:
"Nothing happened to him."
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"Everybody makes mistakes."
"It's okay Giddey."
Meanwhile, here are the words used for Porter:
"Lifetime Ban."
"Not welcome in our NBA."
"Goodbye Thug."
What happened to Josh Giddey's case?
Josh Giddey was accused of having an improper relationship with a minor in November 2023. The NBA began investigating the alleged issue before letting the Newport Beach Police Department in California handle the case.
No charges were filed against the OKC Thunder star after not finding any evidence of the improper relationship. The alleged victim also didn't cooperate with the investigation so the police department had not other choice but to let it go.
As for the NBA's decision to not suspend Giddey during the investigation, Adam Silver explained that the league doesn't punish a player based on allegations.
Why is Jontay Porter banned from the NBA?
The NBA announced on Wednesday that Jontay Porter has been banned from the league for violating rules on betting. Porter was found to have disclosed information to sports bettors while limiting his performance in one or two games due to betting.
Michael Porter Jr.'s younger brother was also found to have bet on NBA games, specifically the Toronto Raptors on a couple of occasions. He was the first player to get banned from the league due to betting since Jack Molinas in 1954.
Antonio Brown has his own legal issues
While Antonio Brown was praised by fans for posting his thoughts on the Josh Giddey and Jontay Porter cases, he has had his own legal battles over the years. Brown has been arrested a few times for not paying child support.
The former NFL player also faced a sexual assault lawsuit in 2019, which he settled out of court. He has had several domestic violence charges in the past four years.
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