Ex-NBA player Gilbert Arenas responds to Steph Curry, stands by calling wife Ayesha a family ‘blemish’

Gilbert Arenas clarified his criticism of Ayesha Curry, calling her a “blemish” on the Curry family, but stopped short of a full apology. He said he was sorry if Stephen Curry was offended and insisted he had not meant his remarks as a personal attack, as the dispute drew attention to the criticism Ayesha faced over a film role.

Curry had publicly defended his wife after a scene in the romantic comedy *Second Chance Holiday*, in which she kisses co-star Matthew Daddario, prompted backlash. Podcast contributor Nick Young and former NFL player Emmanuel Acho apologised to the Currys. Separately, Stephen Curry is expected to miss at least two weeks with an oblique abdominal tear, with ESPN reporting the Warriors anticipate he could be out for closer to a month.