(KRON) -- "Keep my wife's name out of your f***ing mouth" is what Will Smith said before going viral four years ago for slapping Chris Rock in front of millions during the Oscars.
While this isn't exactly what Stephen Curry said Wednesday in an Instagram video, the Warriors superstar came to the defense of his wife, Ayesha, after comments were made about her new film.
Curry, 38, namedrops former teammate Nick Young and retired NBA star Gilbert Arenas for comments about his wife.
"I've been hearing a lot of noise, doesn't bother me, doesn't bother Ayesha, but this one, in particular, you're trying to step on the accomplishments of my wife," Curry said . "Even the ignorance behind how acting works."
The four-time NBA champion is referring to comments Arenas, now a known podcaster, made.
"The only blemish in the family is the wife, in a sense, because she doesn't act like the other superstars' wives," Arenas said on the "We Said What We Said" show before Curry's comments. "We don't want to hear you... She goes to the DMs, chat with dudes cause she needs the attention because he doesn't give her attention."
In the same clip, Young appeared to hint at the video involving Ayesha.
"There was something else that made the Internet go crazy too," the former NBA player said but didn't continue the thought.
Young is likely alluding to the clip of Ayesha kissing her co-star Matthew Daddario in "Second Chance Holiday," which has gone viral in the past week.
On Wednesday afternoon, Young and Arenas went on the latter's podcast "Gil's Arena" to apologize -- whether or not you think it's genuine is a different story.
"I'm sorry if he's offended," Arenas said in a clip posted to his podcast's social media page.
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“Kind of 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," Curry added.
As of Wednesday afternoon, an NBA aggregation account reposted Curry's video, which has since garnered nearly 5 million views.
Arenas, 44, was arrested last year in connection to operating an illegal poker operation and gambling business. However, he was released from jail on bail shortly after. The former Washington Wizard was suspended in 2010 for bringing a gun into the team's locker room.
Young and Arenas were teammates on the Wizards in 2010.
Shortly after winning an NBA title in 2018 as a member of the Warriors, Young, 41, was arrested after a traffic stop in Hollywood. He was fined in 2010 after making a gesture poking fun at Arenas' suspension.
Despite shots being fired at his wife, Steph -- living up to the reputation of the stand-up guy he is -- found a way to spread kindness to Arenas and Young.
"Appreciate the free plug. Thank you for the shoutout to 'Second Chance Holiday,' which y'all can find on Roku, starring Ayesha Curry," he concluded the social media clip with.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
