In the latest summer scandal, Zion Williamson and his family were sued for $1.8 million.

The struggling Pelicans forward is being sued by a California-based software company, as well as his mother and stepfather, for allegedly failing to repay $1.8 million of a $2 million loan.

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According to the Associated Press, Ankr PBC, a business that specialises "in blockchain-related technologies used in finance

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and data storage," made the loan to the 23-year-old Williamson and family members in September 2021.

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According to the claims, Ankr aided Williamson with community events and supplied the athlete with a personal chef and physical trainer.

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According to the lawsuit, Lee Anderson, Williamson's stepfather, functioned as the two-time All-Star's business manager and sought $150,000 up front.

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The loan from Ankr was to be repaid in August 2022, according to the terms of the agreement.

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Anderson allegedly demanded extensions, and Ankr got a $25,000 payment from him that allegedly bounced.

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