Dez Bryant Accuses Malika Andrews Of Bias Over Josh Giddey Scandal

Dez Bryant didn’t hold back when it came to ripping ESPN’s Malika Andrews for her alleged bias on covering news about NBA player, Josh Giddey. The OKC Thunder player has been accused of having an inappropriate relationship with an underage girl.

Bryant took to his X account on Monday (Nov. 27), accusing the NBA Today host for not only having bias about the incident, but also delaying coverage compared to other players she’s reported on in a timely manner. Andrews reportedly spoke about the scandal on-air the same day Bryant sent out his sentiments.

In a series of posts, the former Dallas Cowboys star wrote, “@malika_andrews you went out your way to crucify Brandon Miller on draft day over something he didn’t even do. Why haven’t you said nothing about Josh Giddey. I advise you not to make this a black or white thing.”

“Your parents really raised you wrong and just because you went to a private school don’t make you better,” he went on. “You appeal and I know your kind. You just a puppet. I dont know how a former or current nba player could sit there across from you and look at you with some kind of respect.”

Social Media immediately caught wind of the shots fired, leaving many in agreement with the 35-year-old athlete while others took Andrews’ side.

“Lol she gave a 45 second segment on it. I believe she’s waiting on more evidence to come up like most ESPN figure heads,” one person responded to Bryant, as Spank Horton clarified that Andrews did mention the incident on the show.

“It was by public demand! They felt the heat!” Bryant clapped back. “They waited forever to make a statement. Certain athletes get the privilege, innocent till proven guilty. Certain athletes are guilty until proven innocent and by that time who gives a f**k. You already got the label on you. Ain’t nobody going to tell me how this game go. It’s sick.”

Giddey is reportedly under investigation by the NBA for allegations of participating in an inappropriate relationship with an underage girl. Following photos of Giddey and the minor surfacing, the 21-year-old Australian player’s $40 million sponsorship is now reportedly at risk.

Brandon Miller’s case, which was brought up by Bryant, saw the Charlotte Hornets player being accused of a wrongful death last month by the family of a 23-year-old woman named Jamea Harris. Harris died from a shooting in January near the University of Alabama campus. Although Miller was not charged with killing Harris, police reportedly alleged that Miller was asked by his former teammate, Darius Miles, to grab his gun and bring it to where Miles was located.

Upon public scrutiny of Andrews’ coverage of Miller, social media began pointing out the difference in how she covered Miller’s story compared to Giddey’s. Bryant believes Andrews “tried to ruin” his 2023 draft moment.”

Passionately, Bryant spoke on why he felt moved to call the 28-year-old reporter out, while also mentioning the harm that media can do to someone’s livelihood.

“[Miller’s] going to have kids one day and I’m sure that clip will appear again… You media people know exactly what y’all are doing. Don’t ask questions like I’m not hip to the bullsh*t,” he wrote in a comment to a user questioning why he’s more investing in Giddey’s scandal than the NBA.

“People who have never ever been on the other side of sports will never understand,” he expressed in another post. “Why should I give f**k when the narrative is built against us to fail? I’m forever on the athlete side… Our love for what we do will eventually be used against us for someone else’s benefit.”

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