Ben Gordon's Ex Claims NBA Star Was 'Triggered' By An 'Airport Karen' After He Allegedly Punched Son, 11, 'Multiple Times'

Ben Gordon's ex-girlfriend spoke out in the NBA star's defense following accusations he punched his 11-year-old son, Elijah, "multiple times" after the child dropped a book while traveling at New York City's LaGuardia Airport, RadarOnline.com has learned.

Ashley Banks, who dated the Chicago Bulls star from 2016 until 2020, said that Gordon did not hurt Elijah and assured the "child is fine." The former flames share a son Lux.

Despite eyewitnesses claiming they saw Gordon get physical, Banks said she would not expect that behavior from him.

"Someone was being nosy. It was the kiosk lady," Banks told Daily Mail. "She was just being a Karen. They got security and he was triggered because he was with his son."

"My son's father would never put his hands on his children. He lives and breathes air for his three boys. It was the case of the airport Karen triggering another black man. She should be fired. He was just very upset," Banks doubled down, noting she didn't know all of the facts but could attest to him being a caring father.

"His son was not hurt, he wasn't bruised and is with his aunt. The lady was starting with them and called security and he was getting upset," Banks continued before defending his character. "He's a good man with a good heart. He's had his mental health issues in the past. I don't know exactly what happened but it's all just accusations."