Gilbert Arenas Says Anthony Edwards Must Pay off Ayesha Howard To Become the Face of the NBA: “Give This Woman $10–20 Million Dollars To Go Away” [Video]

Anthony Edwards is currently involved in a legal dispute with Ayesha Howard, with whom he shares a child.

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The NBA star recently claimed that Howard demanded $500,000 and a public apology as part of the custody discussions. He has stated in court documents that he does not want to have a personal relationship with their daughter. Former NBA player Gilbert Arenas weighed in on the situation during a recent episode of his “We Said What We Said” podcast, alongside his wife, Melli Monaco.

Arenas said, “It’s gonna be hard for Anthony Edwards to be the face of the NBA because he has this entity with him…You’re not interested, but we get it, right? You’re that good, you’re that charming, you’re attractive to women. You can be a face. But you have this ball-and-chain type of personality that’s attached to your name.”

Arenas elaborated on the potential consequences for Edwards’ career, explaining, “Anytime you get ready to blow up and be a part of America’s face, this woman can dirty it up by filing a court case or doing something. You have one of those, you got one of those pregnant, where your name and image and likeness is never safe. You will literally have to pay her a lot of money to stand down and go away; do not exist anymore in my life. And that’s the thing you’re gonna have to do. You’re gonna have to give this woman 10–20 million dollars to go away, if you’re trying to be the face of this.”

Arenas’ remarks generated a range of responses from fans online. Many shared mixed opinions about his perspective, noting the challenges high-profile athletes face when personal and legal matters affect their public image.