When life gets messy, some people log off, others issue long apologies, and then there’s Jaden Ivey, who reached for scripture and a perfectly timed couple’s photo.
Yes, the NBA player is back in the spotlight after those viral anti-gay comments refused to disappear quietly. The internet was already doing what it does best: arguing, dissecting, screenshotting when Ivey stepped in with a response that felt less like damage control and more like Sunday service.
He posted a photo with his wife, Caitlyn Ivey. Smiles? Check. Peaceful vibes? Check. Caption? He came prepared.
He wrote:
“Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, And obtaineth favour of the LORD.”
Proverbs 18:22 KJVThank you Jesus for saving us. Thank you for your mercy and goodness towards us.
“Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing…” straight from Proverbs. King James Version, no less, because if you’re going to post, you might as well bring biblical authority with you.
And just in case the message wasn’t clear, he added a little extra: thanking Jesus for “saving us” and showing “mercy and goodness.” Subtle? Not even a little bit.
Now, let’s talk about the timing, because this wasn’t random. This was a days after the controversy hit peak volume, so naturally, the internet had thoughts.
Meanwhile, Caitlin Ivey is just in the picture, smiling, unintentionally becoming part of the discourse, because once you’re posted during a controversy, congratulations: you’re trending too.
At the end of the day, Ivey didn’t go the apology route. He went the “faith, family, and vibes” route. No press conference, no long thread. Just scripture, gratitude, and a carefully chosen photo.
Will it work? Depends on who you ask.
Some people see redemption, others see deflection, and the rest? They’re just here for the comments.
Either way, one thing is clear: if you’re going to respond to internet drama, quoting Proverbs is definitely a choice.
