Gilbert Arenas has apologized to Stephen Curry after the NBA superstar publicly blasted him for calling his wife, Ayesha Curry, a “blemish” on their family.
The former Washington Wizards star addressed the controversy on Gil’s Arena Wednesday, just hours after Steph released a video defending his wife of 15 years.
However, Gilbert initially defended his remarks, insisting they had been misunderstood.
“All I said is he doesn’t get in trouble for nothing,” Gilbert explained. “He says the right things. If you gotta judge this family, his only blemish is what his wife said.”
“That’s all I said. If there is a blemish, it’s that,” he added.
Former NBA player Nick Young, who also came under fire from Steph, interrupted to offer a more direct apology.
“Ay, f–k what he talking about. This man Gil won’t say sorry at all,” Nick declared. “I’m sorry, Steph. You my dog. I love you. If I offended you, I apologize like a man. I’m sorry.”
Steph Curry is clapping back at Gilbert Arenas and Nick Young after hearing their comments about Ayesha Curry on their podcast. https://t.co/pr7hVbsjPa
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Gilbert eventually followed with his own response.
“I’m sorry if he’s offended, I didn’t mean it like that,” he said.
The drama erupted after Gilbert attacked Ayesha’s public persona following her appearance in Second Chance Holiday.
Steph accused the former players of attacking his wife’s accomplishments and questioned their attitudes toward women and demanded a public apology, saying it should be as loud as their original criticism.
