The news never seems to stop when it comes to New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson.
The 23-year-old, along with his mother and stepfather, are being sued by a California-based tech company after allegedly failing to pay back $1.8 million of a $2 million loan.
In a filing, Ankr PBC says that it made a loan to Williamson and his family back in September 2021.
Back then, the company, which deals “in blockchain-related technologies used in finance and data storage” according to the Associated Press, was trying to create a marketing relationship with the player.
The company helped Williamson with community events and provided him with a personal chef according to the lawsuit.
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It also states that Williamson‘s stepfather, Lee Anderson, demanded $150,000 up-front, with Ankr asking it be paid back by August 2022.
However, after allegedly asking for an extension, Ankr says a $25,000 check from Anderson then bounced.
The lawsuit also says Ankr agreed not to sue if they received repayment of $500,000 by April 25, 2023, with the rest of the outstanding money due July 6, 2023.
However, tech company states act while they received $500,00 on time, $300,000 of which covered interest, $1.8 million remains unpaid.
Williamson’s chaotic summer
The news comes after adult film actress Moriah Mills threatened to release sex tapes of her with Williamson.
This came after Williamson‘s alleged girlfriend, Ahkeema, said they were expecting a baby.
