Utah Jazz center Jeff Withey has for the first time publicly addressed allegations that he cheated on his ex-fiancee Kennedy Summers.
Summers, who was the 2014 Playboy Playmate of the year, broke off her engagement to the Jazz’s center because of cheating allegations and social media. (RELATED: Playboy Playmate Ends Engagement To NBA Player Because Of Social Media [PHOTOS])
Wither is now hitting back at the media and his critics. He sent out several tweets in defense of himself and expressed his disappointment that their relationship has become such a media spectacle.
News outlets keep saying that I “allegedly” cheated on my ex fiancée Kennedy Summers . Let me just make it very clear. I never cheated!!
— Jeff Withey (@JeffWithey) October 5, 2016
I care and love her very much and wish the best for her. But I am very sick of being portrayed as this person I am not.
— Jeff Withey (@JeffWithey) October 5, 2016
Its possible for people to end relationships for other reasons than cheating.People that know me, know my character and know I’d never cheat
— Jeff Withey (@JeffWithey) October 5, 2016
Sorry for the rant but this has been bugging me. I want to say sorry to my friends and family that have to hear about this from social media
— Jeff Withey (@JeffWithey) October 5, 2016
I’m sad that Kennedy decided to make a statement to tmz instead of keeping things private. I love and care about her and wish her the best.
— Jeff Withey (@JeffWithey) October 5, 2016
Ultimately the only two people who will likely ever know the complete truth are Withey and Kennedy. Everything else will likely just be speculation. Either way, there’s no doubt that Kennedy will likely be off the market soon. (SLIDESHOW: This
Withey has the season only a couple weeks away so maybe he’ll be playing with a vengeance now.