Warriors superstar Steph Curry’s 50-burger caught everyone’s attention on Tuesday night.
One admirer was retried three-time NBA All-Star and former Golden State guard Gilbert Arenas. He spent his evening watching his son and USC commit Alijah play in the 2025 McDonald’s All-American Game at Barclays Center, but admitted his mind partially was elsewhere.
“I’m here at [2025 McDonald's All-American Game] watching, everybody’s here, but (inaudible) all that,” Arenas said in a video shared to his X account. “Steph. Fifty-two. Fifty-two, eight and 10. Oh my God. Unreal. Ugh. I’m out here watching high school basketball; I know it’s the top 24, but they’re not Steph. They’re not out here being Steph – I mean, maybe combined. But 52 … congratulations, man.”
Aye Steph Curry, I stopped watching my son at McDonald's to tune in 🤷🏾♂️ Good shyt (50/10/8) 🔥 🗣️Lakers in 4 😂 pic.twitter.com/zCzUG7CTJj
— Gilbert Arenas (@NoChillGilZero) April 2, 2025
Who can blame Arenas?
For the All-American game’s West squad, Alijah finished with a formidable 11 points on 4-for-9 shooting from the field; but, sorry kid, you played on the same night as Curry.
In the Warriors’ 134-125 win over the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum, the four-time NBA champion finished with 52 points – on 16-of-31 shooting from the field, 12 of 20 on 3-point shots and 8 of 8 on free throws – with 10 rebounds, eight assists, five steals and one block.
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Arenas couldn’t help but monitor Curry’s night. He also begged Golden State’s No. 30 to throw on the Los Angeles Lakers’ purple and gold, in what would be a universe Dub Nation, among others, couldn’t fathom.
“Listen, come on to the Lake Show so I can put you [as the] all-time GOAT,” Arenas pleaded. “I’ll put you in front of [Michael] Jordan for sure. For sure. Just put that Lakers jersey on … please. But congratulations, sir. Amazing.”
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Don’t fret, though; Arenas made sure his son was recognized and was up front and center in supporting him at the All-American game and on his social media accounts.
Had to Switch and get that Game Worn Arenas Arenas Mcdonalds Jersey 🗣️Going in the Studio 🔥🔥 #mcdaag https://t.co/I6xlYZTt8Q pic.twitter.com/LZJmvMLUzC
— Gilbert Arenas (@NoChillGilZero) April 2, 2025
