NBA superstar Zion Williamson denied allegations made in a lawsuit filed by a “Jane Doe” in Los Angeles Superior Court on Thursday.
The Plaintiff says she began dating Williamson when he was a top NBA prospect at Duke University. The relationship lasted 5 years.
Doe accused Williamson of “abusive, controlling, and threatening behavior” throughout their relationship.
An arrest warrant has been filed for extortion
However, Williamson’s legal team fired back, saying the lawsuit is financially motivated and the allegations are “completely false”.
“This appears to be an attempt to exploit a professional athlete driven by a financial motive rather than any legitimate grievance,” Williamson’s attorney told TMZ Sports. He confirmed that Williamson never dated the plaintiff but did engage in what he called a “consensual, casual relationship” that started over six years ago when he was 18.
Williamson’s attorneys say they reported the alleged extortion attempt to local authorities and an arrest warrant has been filed.
“Mr. Williamson also intends to file counterclaims and seek significant damages for this defamatory lawsuit,” the statement said.
According to sources, the plaintiff attempted to settle the lawsuit out of court, but Williamson allegedly refused to settle.
Several bloggers believe the plaintiff is TikTok star Moriah Mills.
Moriah is a very popular TikTok influencer with over 3 million followers across all social media platforms.
Their bitter breakup dominated headlines in 2023.
Mills continues to take subtle shots at Williamson on TikTok. The aspiring rapper dissed Williamson for his lack of fitness and diminishing skills on the basketball court. She also downplayed his sexual prowess in the bedroom.
“You’re tired and boring – just like how you were in bed,” she said in one video.
@moriahmilly #zionwilliamson #benchhim ? original sound – Moriah mills
Williamson was the NBA’s top draft pick in 2019. He was the No. 1 overall pick by the New Orleans Pelicans. But his career has been injury-prone and he sat out more games than he played.
