NBA player Gilbert Arenas responds to Steph Curry, stands by calling wife Ayesha a family blemish
Arenas explains his remarks
On his Gil’s Arena podcast, Gilbert Arenas said he was describing Steph Curry as someone who typically avoids controversy. He identified Ayesha Curry’s comments as what he called a “blemish” on the family.
“If there is a blemish, it’s that,” Arenas said. He later expressed regret if Steph was offended, while saying he had not meant his words as a personal attack.
Young offers direct apology
Nick Young, a Gil’s Arena contributor and Curry’s former Golden State Warriors teammate, apologized directly to Steph. Young and Curry played together for one season and won the 2018 NBA title with the Warriors. Young said he was sorry if he had offended Curry and described him as a friend.
Acho addresses reaction
Emmanuel Acho also apologized to Steph for the reaction surrounding Ayesha’s starring role in the Roku romantic comedy Second Chance Holiday. Acho said he was sorry for how Steph may have felt seeing headlines and commentary about his wife.
Key points
- Arenas said Ayesha’s comments were the Curry family’s blemish, but denied intending a personal attack.
- He expressed regret if Steph Curry was offended but stopped short of a full apology.
- Nick Young and Emmanuel Acho both apologized to Steph.