Dez Bryant silences ‘off limits’ treatment of Azzi Fudd’s relationship with Paige Bueckers

TL;DR

Dez Bryant criticized the Dallas Wings for shutting down a question about Azzi Fudd's relationship with Paige Bueckers during Fudd's press conference. He believes such questions should be allowed and discussed openly.

Key points

Dez Bryant criticized the Dallas Wings' handling of a question.
The question was about Azzi Fudd's relationship with Paige Bueckers.
A Wings staffer intervened during Fudd's introductory press conference.

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Dez Bryant has pushed back against the Dallas Wings shutting down a question about Azzi Fudd’s relationship with Paige Bueckers, making it clear he sees nothing wrong with it being asked.

The moment came during Fudd’s introductory press conference, where a reporter attempted to ask about her relationship with Bueckers.

Before she could respond, a Wings staffer stepped in and declined to comment, instantly turning what could have been a routine exchange into a wider debate about media access and player treatment.

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Dez Bryant defends reporter over Azzi Fudd question

Reacting via his official X handle, the former NFL wide receiver did not hesitate.

“Hey, hey, hey… that’s part of the game. From the test of time, nothing has been off limits. That reporter had the right to ask that question,” Bryant wrote.

He added, “If they are dating [and] they are dating what’s the problem? Women wanting to be paid millions of dollars come with it all. When hasn’t the media been in an athlete’s personal business?”

For Bryant, the issue is simple. Once players step into that spotlight, the questions are not limited to just basketball.

Azzi Fudd Paige Bueckers situation explained after Wings intervention

Q&A

What did Dez Bryant say about Azzi Fudd's relationship with Paige Bueckers?

Dez Bryant expressed that he sees no issue with discussing Azzi Fudd's relationship with Paige Bueckers, opposing the Dallas Wings' attempt to silence the question.

Why did the Dallas Wings staff decline to comment on Fudd's relationship?

The Dallas Wings staff declined to comment on Azzi Fudd's relationship with Paige Bueckers to maintain a boundary on personal matters during the press conference.

What was the reaction to the question about Fudd and Bueckers during the press conference?

The question about Azzi Fudd's relationship with Paige Bueckers was met with intervention from a Wings staffer, sparking a debate about media access and player treatment.