What to know about Gilbert Arenas’ comments on Ayesha Curry

Podcast remarks: Gilbert Arenas criticized Ayesha Curry’s public image during a podcast conversation about Steph Curry’s family.
Online reaction: Several Instagram commenters said Arenas’ remarks were disrespectful or too personal.
Steph’s message: Steph Curry praised Ayesha in a birthday post, highlighting her determination and work behind the scenes.
Ayesha’s reply: Ayesha responded to Steph’s birthday message with an affectionate comment.

This article recaps Gilbert Arenas’ comments about Ayesha Curry, the reaction from social media users and the public exchange between Ayesha Curry and Steph Curry. Readers can compare Arenas’ remarks with the reactions and the couple’s own words.

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What did Gilbert Arenas say about Ayesha Curry?

On an episode of the We Said What We Said podcast with Nick Young, Gilbert Arenas shared his views on Steph Curry and his family. Arenas called Ayesha “the only blemish in Steph’s family.”

Gilbert Arenas’ podcast comments focused on how he believes Ayesha differs from other prominent athletes’ wives. Arenas named Cookie Johnson and Savannah James as comparisons, then said he did not want to hear from Ayesha, adding, “We just want to know you’re there, you’re fine, but we don’t want to know you.”

Why did fans criticize Gilbert Arenas’ comments about Ayesha Curry?

Many commenters on The Jasmine Brand’s Instagram said Arenas’ remarks went too far or were disrespectful to Ayesha. Other users defended Ayesha’s individuality and questioned why she was being compared with other athletes’ wives.

Social media reactions included criticism of both Arenas and Nick Young, along with comments that the discussion was too personal. These posts reflect the opinions of the commenters, not an established consensus among all fans.

Instagram user @sydelcurrylee wrote, “🤮🤮🤮 Nick and Gilbert should both be ashamed of themselves.”

Instagram user @teefelton wrote, “Y’all please don’t listen to Gilbert! So basically he saying be quiet and don’t have a voice or identity. How do you know so much about their lives.”

Instagram user @realestatedreammaker wrote, “She doesn’t need to be like anyone.”

Instagram user @itsashleyspeaking wrote, “Oh wow! This gives JEALOUSY! If I were Steph I would keep myself and my family tf away from him.”

Instagram user @_kayyart wrote, “I think people should just stay out of peoples marriages… like I get that this is sports talk but why did it have to get that personal????”

Instagram user @sheldab wrote, “So women are to be seen not heard??”

Instagram user @luv_my_butterfly wrote, “Steph constantly supports her out LOUD so everyone should probably mind their own relationships. Just a thought! 🤷🏽‍♀️”

Instagram user @niccigilbert wrote, “How we speakin on another man’s wife like this tho???”

Instagram user @kill_switch wrote, “Aye Gil this ain’t it…. Nick u know better too… this messy. We men bro.”

Instagram user @l0ve_kelly wrote, “She doesn’t have to act like other peoples wives because she isn’t THEIR wives . He loves her for her.”

What did Steph Curry say about Ayesha’s birthday?

Steph Curry celebrated Ayesha Curry’s 37th birthday with a public message praising her determination, work behind the scenes and courage. His birthday post described the past year as one of his favorites.

Steph Curry’s birthday message praised Ayesha’s determination and behind-the-scenes work.

“Happy birthday to the one that makes this whole thing work! This past year has been one of my favorites. The determination to go after what you want. The grind and work behind the scenes. Stepping into new versions of you with courage that inspires me every day. I love it all,” Steph wrote.

Ayesha Curry replied in the comments with an affectionate message to her husband: “Mi love yuh bad yuh see,”

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What were Gilbert Arenas’ comments about Ayesha Curry?

Gilbert Arenas called Ayesha “the only blemish in Steph’s family” and said he did not want to hear from her, according to the podcast remarks recapped here.

How did people react to Arenas’ remarks?

Several commenters on The Jasmine Brand’s Instagram criticized the remarks as disrespectful or too personal, while others emphasized that Ayesha did not need to imitate other athletes’ wives.