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Stephen Curry calls out Gilbert Arenas and Nick Young over comments about Ayesha

The Warriors star pushed back on podcast talk about his wife's movie kissing scene. Arenas and Nick Young apologized on their show soon after.

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Stephen Curry in a pinstripe suit and Ayesha Curry in a black embellished gown smiling on a red carpet

Stephen Curry has heard enough about his wife's new movie.

The Golden State Warriors star went on social media on Wednesday to answer former NBA players Gilbert Arenas and Nick Young. The two had talked about a kissing scene Ayesha Curry has in the holiday film "Second Chance Holiday" on their podcast over the weekend.

Young won a title with Curry in Golden State in 2018.

What was said

On the podcast, Arenas compared Ayesha to the wives of other superstars like Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and LeBron James. He said she "hasn't been the American wife that the public knows."

Arenas also said people "want" the kissing scene to be a problem because "Steph is so innocent."

Curry's response

Curry said the noise usually does not bother him or Ayesha. This time was different.

"This one in particular when you try to step on the accomplishments of my wife," he said. He named Young, Arenas and analyst Emmanuel Acho.

Curry said the talk "speaks to a bigger conversation on how you view women in this world and what they're allowed and what they're not allowed to do." He added that it also showed a lack of understanding of "how acting works."

"Anytime Ayesha Curry shows up in your headline, I'd kindly suggest you just give the happy hands, the congratulations and maybe the apology as loud as you lead your shows with this topic," Curry said. "Appreciate the free pub."

Quick apologies

Arenas and Young apologized on their show shortly after.

"I'm sorry Steph. You my dog, I love you," Young said. "If I say anything, I apologize like a man."

"I'm sorry if he's offended. I didn't mean it like that," Arenas said. "I was just saying he's such a perfect dude."

Ayesha has acted in films such as "Irish Wish" and "Joy to the World." "Second Chance Holiday" premiered last Thursday.

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