Arenas Stands by Criticism of Ayesha Curry After Steph’s Response

On November 12, former NBA player Gilbert Arenas defended calling Ayesha Curry a “blemish” on the Curry family, while saying he was sorry if the remark offended her husband, Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry. Arenas said on his podcast that he meant Curry generally avoids controversy and did not intend a personal attack. He did not offer an unequivocal apology.

Curry had spoken out on social media after criticism of his wife’s starring role in the Roku romantic comedy “Second Chance Holiday.” A scene in which Ayesha kisses co-star Matthew Daddario prompted debate among sports figures. Curry objected to people weighing in on his wife and said the criticism reflected broader views about what women are allowed to do.

Podcast contributor Nick Young, who played with Curry on the Warriors’ 2018 championship team, apologized directly. Former pro football player Emmanuel Acho likewise offered the Currys an apology over remarks he made on another podcast, saying he was sorry for offending Stephen and potentially Ayesha.

Separately, Curry will likely be sidelined for two or more weeks with an oblique abdominal tear. The Warriors were anticipating an absence closer to a month. He left Wednesday’s game against the Houston Rockets in the first quarter, later had an MRI, and Houston won 115-108.