MEGAFormer NFL star Dez Bryant is being dragged by social media users after commenting on Azzi Fudd‘s relationship with Dallas Wings standout Paige Bueckers. During a media day press conference, Fudd, who was recently drafted No. 1 overall in the 2026 WNBA Draft by the Wings, was asked a question about how her relationship with Bueckers may have prepared her for opening day against the Indiana Fever on April 30th. However, before she could answer, a Wings media person shot down the question, drawing even more attention to Fudd and her personal life.

Dez Bryant Comments After Dallas Wings Media Person Stops Azzi Fudd From Answering Questions About Her Relationship With Paige BueckersA reporter asked Azzi Fudd about her relationship with Paige Bueckers, but the Wings' media team said they won't be commenting on their players' personal lives. pic.twitter.com/iH3enGfoVE— The Sporting News (@sportingnews) April 16, 2026For those who may be unfamiliar, Fudd was asked whether she and Bueckers were still an item and whether they’ve “talked to any other couples in the league about how they negotiate that dynamic?” A Wings staffer interjected, “I understand why you have to ask that question, but we’re gonna respectfully decline from commenting on our players’ personal lives.” The moment has now been viewed more than 10 million times on X, formerly Twitter, sparking a flurry of reactions. Bryant commented, “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. If they are dating, they are dating, what’s the problem?” “Women wanting to be paid millions of dollars comes with it all.

When hasn’t the media been in an athlete’s personal business?” Bryant continued.Bryant Faces Backlash From Some Social Media Users For His Stance On Azzi Fudd 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. If they are dating..they are dating what’s the problem?

Women wanting to be paid millions of dollars comes with it all. When hasn’t the… https://t.co/h4uoqKfXC7— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) April 16, 2026Fudd was defended by several users, who slammed the reporter for crossing what they believed was a personal boundary. Other users blasted Bryant personally, with one writing, “Don’t be a hypocrite, Dez.

We know d-mn well you don’t want anyone in your personal business. Not then or now.” Another user brought up Bryant’s 2012 arrest, which stemmed from an alleged assault between him and his mother. In a 911 phone call, Bryant’s mother seemed to claim she was the victim of ongoing abuse.

“I can’t keep letting him do this,” Bryant’s mother said to 9-1-1 operators. “I can’t keep letting him do me like this. I’m tired.

I’m going to put an end to it today. I’m going to put an end to it today. I’m tired.”Bryant fired back at the netizen who mentioned his past, writing, “I answered [that question] a million and one times fat face h-e.

F-ck you and your homegirl. … You should’ve sat this one out.” His response didn’t stop another user from sharing a similar comment. “Imagine sitting there at your press conference and they ask about you whipping up on your momma.”Azzi Fudd Will Play With Bueckers AgainCourtesy of Madison ReedSelected first at the 2026 WNBA Draft, Fudd will be reunited with Bueckers on the hardwood this season in Dallas. The pair first met in 2017 at a USA Basketball camp before joining forces at UConn and winning a championship together in April 2025.

They confirmed their relationship shortly after, and during an episode of Instagram’s “Close Friends Only” podcast on August 14, Fudd and Bueckers opened up about their dynamic. “She’s more outgoing; I’m quieter. She’s a little more feisty; I’m a little more calm and even-keeled,” Fudd told Glamour.

“It’s not always natural, but we can adapt and be what the other person needs in that moment.” Fudd And Buckers ‘Clicked’ Almost InstantlyMEGAFudd went on to say that her connection with Bueckers was sort of instantaneous, saying the two “clicked when we met.” “I feel like we really clicked when we met,” she added. “I don’t remember talking to you at all off the court, but I remember the plane ride home to Minnesota talking to you and really liking you and then that’s when I thought, like, our personality off the court, our personalities clicked.” Bueckers Gave Fudd Advice Before The DraftCraSH/imageSPACE / MEGA During an interview with PEOPLE, Fudd shared even more about her relationship with Bueckers, including the advice she gave her before the big day.

“I feel like the advice has mostly been a combination of, one, soak this whole weekend in. You know, it only happens once, it’s your moment, so really take it all in,” Fudd said. “Try to take notes, try to learn, try to just enjoy the moment, and then going forward, you know, be confident, stay true to yourself, do what got you drafted, and also enjoy that moment as we