Breaking News: NBA Suspends Gilbert Arenas Indefinitely Without Pay
You kind of saw this coming. (On his 28th birthday no less.) Commissioner David Stern issued the following statement today:
“The possession of firearms by an NBA player in an NBA arena is a matter of the utmost concern to us. I initially thought it prudent to refrain from taking immediate action because of the pendency of a criminal investigation involving the office of the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia and the Metropolitan Police Department, and the consideration of this matter by a grand jury sitting in the District of Columbia. For the same reason, I directed the Wizards to refrain from taking any action.
“Wizards personnel continue to be interviewed by law enforcement authorities, some are scheduled for appearance before the grand jury and the investigation is proceeding with the intensity that one would expect for such a serious incident.
“Although it is clear that the actions of Mr. Arenas will ultimately result in a substantial suspension, and perhaps worse, his ongoing conduct has led me to conclude that he is not currently fit to take the court in an NBA game. Accordingly, I am suspending Mr. Arenas indefinitely, without pay, effective immediately pending the completion of the investigation by the NBA.”
What do you think? Is this fair?
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January 6th, 2010 at 4:12 pm
Bizz says:
LMAO Stern is mean….that last one sent David over the edge!
January 6th, 2010 at 4:14 pm
Mike Mihalow says:
That’s harsh. Like, Ron Artest harsh.
January 6th, 2010 at 4:18 pm
Soopatroopa says:
the message had to be sent. arenas will be made an example of. it’s his own fault, plain and simple.
plus, his contract is outrageous…i’m sure the wizards are happy they don’t have to pay him for severely underachieving.
January 6th, 2010 at 4:18 pm
Coop says:
Ouch. Don’t think Arenas comments after the act warrant this if that’s what he’s referencing but this was always possible.
January 6th, 2010 at 4:19 pm
Patrick Cassidy says:
Just saw that the suspension will cost Gil more than $147,000 PER GAME.
January 6th, 2010 at 4:20 pm
Aron Phillips says:
I hate to say it, but I’m with it.
January 6th, 2010 at 4:21 pm
IGP says:
Bottom line: he brought guns into an NBA arena and joked around about them. He put a lot of people in danger, and he continuously made light of the situation. As soon as word got out about this situation, he should have just shut his mouth, but instead he made jokes and called David Stern mean. That’s a big fuck you to the NBA. Everyone knows how Stern is with the image of the NBA, and this the exact type of thing that he does not want happening.
Arenas could have done so much to help (speak out about guns, donate his time and money to a charity for gun safety, etc.) but made regularly things worse.
I think he should get suspended for at least the year, and perhaps even get his contract voided.
January 6th, 2010 at 4:21 pm
isotope says:
Kinda harsh but the dude did have a gun in the arena. I’m not sure how he thought he was going to get away with it. This isnt like having a gun in the club or a gun at walmart. This is an NBA arena with fans that pay to come and see you play. I hope it doesnt but dude might get Michael Vicked and struggle to get a team to sign him.
It helped that he’s corporating with authorities but still… he had a gun in his locker!!!!! Thats just really dumb to me. I don’t get it.
January 6th, 2010 at 4:21 pm
coolperson says:
i am happy he was gone he is a punk!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
January 6th, 2010 at 4:22 pm
Reddi Red says:
*shrugs* what can you say?
Gil was real stupid for that move.
Someone has to remind some of these cats that when you find gainful employment (40k yrly to multi millions yrly) that you have to learn to leave that “hood” mentality behind.
he tried to play the shit off like it was a joke……
NO ONE JOKES WITH HEATERS!!!!!!!
I’m not gonna convict him here……..and i think he will evade any felony charges as I doubt that anyone will really tell on e him, but he mos def proved that money cannot wash stupidity away.
There should be a team requirement for ALL players to undergo some kind of social testing and if needed, add a clause in their contract that they must have some type of “overseer/adviser” present a certain percent of the times and also make it easier to violate contract terms with stupidity.
I ONLY say this becuz there are TOO MANY young guys out here with crazy skills that just don’t get the breaks and some of these clowns that get the breaks should be thankful and responsible.
Gil…..you are a stupid m-f’er!!!!!!!!!!!!
January 6th, 2010 at 4:22 pm
joed says:
The guy pulls a gun in a locker room. He just has proven he can’t be trusted. What will he do the next time he gets in an argument? I predict that he will never play in the NBA, again.
January 6th, 2010 at 4:24 pm
Spliff 2 My Lou says:
Very fair. All Gilbert had to do was at least seem somewhat remorseful which he did not appear to be. He is arrogant and delusional to this entire situation.
January 6th, 2010 at 4:25 pm
eyes says:
YES. STERN FOR OFFICE. MESSAGE SENT LOUD & CLEAR. NOW LET’S GET BACK TO THE MAIN EVENT. EVERYONE HAPPY. DID THE LEAGUE FEEL HUMILIATED. WELL U PROBABLY DID HIM A FAVOR. REPORTERS FIND SOME OTHER LATE BREAKING NEWS. THE GUN SHOW ON THE LAY UP LINE WAS HILARIOUS. LMAO. SEND THEM AWAY ANIMALS LOCK THEM IN A CAGE. I’M SURE IF U HAD A SURVEY OF PLAYERS OPINIONS ON STERN. IT WOULD BE WORSE THAN MEAN.
THANK U MR STERN FROM SAVING BRON FROM GETTING TORCHED. YOUR FAV PLAYER IN THE WORLD IS BACK. HOPE UR AT THE GAME TON. DO U EVEN KNOW WHAT HAPPENED. SUSPEND THE WIZ ORGANIZATION & THE OTHER GUN TOTING PUNK,HOODLUM,GANGSTA,HIP HOP FOLLOWER. HEY AT LEAST THEY WEREN’T WEARING DU RAGS & WERE IN DRESS CODE.
January 6th, 2010 at 4:26 pm
chitown hoops says:
My bet is Stern was already pissed about what he was saying in interviews not taking it seriously then blew a gasket after last night. Guy did a really dumb move and did nothing to help his cause.
January 6th, 2010 at 4:27 pm
c-LOS says:
Good Riddance, Gilbert has been a complete idiot since he joined the league. He is fairly worthless – either out with injuries or doing or saying something stupid.
Can’t wait to read what he writes on twitter. Wait a second, forget that idea. Twitter is a waste of time too.
January 6th, 2010 at 4:28 pm
Detroit Dave says:
He better be happy this was the NBA and not a YMCA locker room…. how many nigg@s do you know that joke around with REAL guns when you owe another nigga some money?
January 6th, 2010 at 4:29 pm
Reddi Red says:
@ eyes…..
What????????
I’m gonna hope that you had a liquid lunch!!!
January 6th, 2010 at 4:33 pm
Ducky The Truth says:
David Stern took his bad ass notes fron Roger Goodell. thats what Gilberts dumb ass get… no pay??? WWWWOOOOOOOOO THAT HURT
January 6th, 2010 at 4:35 pm
Ruhong says:
Gil’s gonna be one of those sad what-coulda-been cases. What the hell dude, why is he always doing stupid things and making it hard for himself? Should’ve just played the game. I liked some of his antics before but not at the cost of him wasting basketball talent.
January 6th, 2010 at 4:39 pm
eyes says:
YES YES F**K U TOO COMING TO AMERICA. EVERYONE BLOGGERS,CHILDREN HIDE YOUR KIDS. WHO MAKES GUNS & WHO SELLS THEM ? WHO PROFITS THE MOST FROM CONVICTIONS OF POSSESSION. WHO ARE WE KIDDING HERE. I’M WRITING IN CAPS BECAUSE I’M CURSING WTH EVERY WORD. MONEY CAN’T MAKE SOMEBODY SOMETHING THERE NOT. U CAN’T PRETEND TO BE FROM THE HOOD. U CAN’T PRETEND TO HAVE A DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILY OR SYSTEM. TRUST ME GIL IS NOT THE PROBLEM. CAN A COACH HARM A PLAYER? CAN THE LEAGUE OR REFS UNFAIRLY TARGET A PLAYER. WHO REALLY INITIATED THE PALACE BRAWL. IF NEW YORK FANS ACTED LIKE LA FANS ON CHRISTMAS. THAT WAS ONE OF THE MOST CHILDISH & EMBARRASSING DISPLAYS I’VE SEEN IN A WHILE. IM WAITING FOR THE DAVID STERN PUPPET. CAN I GET FINED FOR MY RANT. SOON THE LEAGUE WILL REQUIRE U TO TYPE 60 WPM AND SPEAK 2 ALTERNATE LANGUAGES. LMAO
January 6th, 2010 at 4:40 pm
BiG ShoT BoB says:
Yeah after the Jayson Williams thing guns are a serious issue and Gilbert wasn’t showing he understood that enough at least in Stern’s eyes. Suppose he thought the guns were unloaded but still had one in the chamber then accidentally blew Crittenton’s (sp?) head clean off? Not to mention what if one of the players thought this made it ok to bring guns to work got just as mad as Sprewell did but instead of choking his coach went all Charles Bronson on him. Don Nelson could be in some serious trouble.
January 6th, 2010 at 4:42 pm
Rodney says:
@reddi red
No man, it was all in caps, so it had to make sense….right?
January 6th, 2010 at 4:42 pm
JBaller says:
You kind of saw this coming. (On his 28th birthday no less.) Commissioner David Stern issued the following statement today:
What? You mean that Stern is only 28? Oh, you meant Gil-the-big-Zero!
Just messin’ ’round, no reason to pull on gun or nuthin…
January 6th, 2010 at 4:44 pm
Mark says:
Good for the commish. Arenas brought a gun to the workplace. If any of us did the same, we would be canned on the spot. Athletes should live by the same rules, there are plenty of non players involved in NBA arenas, they should have a safe environment.
January 6th, 2010 at 4:44 pm
Reddi Red says:
^^^mentioning Jayson Williams, he just got arrested either yesterday or the day before for drunk driving!!
He is out on appeal to try to turn over the M1 conviction and so he decides to drink and drive.
Another stupid one!!
Go Pistons!!
January 6th, 2010 at 4:44 pm
POPPI GEE says:
LOL Agent Zero for real now right?
I am for it and as far as I am concerned depending on the outcome he can be out the whole year without pay.
You don’t have guns in no locker, you don’t have any guns for people to choose, you don’t have guns pointed at anyone and he really don’t need guns period unless he is hunting.
Self defense, Smelf defense this dude can hire body guards out the ying-yang and who is so bad trying to get you or what areas are you frequenting that you just need guns on you so bad. Dumb and careless move and now, yes, he has to be the example.
Tuff Tiddy!
January 6th, 2010 at 4:50 pm
Drink the Haterade says:
OK– Its obvious that eyes, is a complete idiot or terrorist, cant figure out which one. Anyways, he should be suspended for at least this year. I think its fair. They suspended Ron Ron for starting a fight, its only fair.
January 6th, 2010 at 4:53 pm
karizmatic says:
Yeah I think it was the comment about not being remorseful that made Stern come to the conclusion that Arenas wasn’t fit to play. He should have kept his mouth shut, but we all know Arenas can’t do that. It’s unfortunate he’s probably going to get a huge suspension anyway, and who knows when the police are going to wrap up this investigation. Tough.
January 6th, 2010 at 5:01 pm
12thMan says:
He’s always been a gunner right?
Arenas has always been an egocentric maniac, so I’m not really surprised or angry at all. I can see the wiz after the whole garage sale goes down being like the new year mini-rockets
January 6th, 2010 at 5:04 pm
TIP says:
It’s definitely fair.
1. DC’s Gun laws…are not to be messed with.
2. NBA’s gun laws…again, pretty much common sense. You don’t need the law to tell you not to bring firearms to the arena. Just bad bad bad.
3. Arenas didn’t seem to think it was THAT serious. In the article on nba.com, they said there’s a picture from last night’s game that has Arenas’ teammates standing around him and him pointing his index finger at them, like a gun. Again, bad bad bad.
That being said, it doesn’t make him a bad person or something. He just needs to learn to take stuff like this seriously…same goes for everyone in the league. Hopefully he learns from this.
P.S. It’s just so funny how this was supposed to be the year Arenas kept his mouth shut. At first he said there would be no talking to the media (of course he got fined) and he’ll talk on the court. Then he started talking at length when it was clear the Wiz are going nowhere. Now I hear he’s twittering non-stop. And now this…So much for keeping a low profile.
January 6th, 2010 at 5:04 pm
Blue says:
bottom line is if any one of us brought a gun (loaded or not) into our place of business, we’d be out on our asses real quick. so, anything less than a lifetime ban from the NBA should make Gil consider himself lucky. Not saying I want him to get banned for life, but I wouldn’t be surprised.
January 6th, 2010 at 5:06 pm
Promoman says:
I think what really fucked Gilbert was his attitude. He was cheesing, joking, and downplaying what he did. If you step in some shit, you make things worse when you act like you’re on Comicview and show your ass. The real scary part is that the legal consequences hadn’t kicked in yet. Javaris’ ass may as well start looking at playing overseas or at a 9 to 5 now unless there’s a wrinkle that hasn’t come out yet.
January 6th, 2010 at 5:16 pm
TomGfromCanada says:
he did it to him self
January 6th, 2010 at 5:22 pm
boi says:
Gil is under a federal investigation. His chances of walking away without jail time will be tough.
January 6th, 2010 at 5:31 pm
eyes says:
Your user name is Reddi Red. What is haterade& yes I’m a terrorist for not agreeing. Just giving my opinions like all of you judges & commisioners. I’ll be waiting on the new constitution or bill of rights from all of you guys.
Who says a terrorist? WOW. Grow down. The N.B.A. is a better place today. What is a definition of a punk & don’t they have spiked hair. hahahahahahah. lololololol.
I actually feel safe because I can’t afford good seats at a N.B.A. game. I home watching the games.
January 6th, 2010 at 5:31 pm
b says:
man he made a mistake but they actin like he shot the dude. the suspension is fine and all but everybody on here dats hatin on dis dude need to cut dat shit out. or yall just as worse as stern is for finin the players for speakin dey mind. but too everybody on here hatin, get off bron nuts and realize real shit happen in EVERYBODY life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
January 6th, 2010 at 5:37 pm
kobeeeee says:
I mean. If I brught not registered guns to my workplace and show them to my colleagues…WTF.
January 6th, 2010 at 5:41 pm
vince says:
bet the knicks will hide guns in eddy curry and jeffries’ lockers
January 6th, 2010 at 6:02 pm
jonny taise says:
Guns don’t hurt people, David Stern hurts people!
Seriously though, its a GUN!! Probably THE worst thing to take into a work-place. Quite idiotic.
January 6th, 2010 at 6:10 pm
Reed Ewing Frazier says:
Yeah Gilbert is an idiot but I wouldn’t call him a punk or a thug like some people are saying. (all the brothas know that is code word for nigger) But part of me wants to say so what he brought a gun to work big deal people do it all the time rules are meant to be broken what you want him to do breakdown and cry do the jiggaboo shuffle. Fuck Masta Stern! But I’m grown so yeah he is in the wrong and should be suspended and I hope they void his contract because really only Tim Duncan or Kobe should get that much money. The Wiz were stupid to sign him to a contract like that in the first place. He will always be a Scottie Pippen type player not a team leader. I live in the DC area so I’m tired of the story already.
Knicks Up!! all the rest down!!!
January 6th, 2010 at 6:17 pm
dapro says:
Damn Gil. I understand the severity of what he did and yes he deserves to be suspended but I still don’t see Gilbert as a menace. He made a few dumb ass choices but he’s as dangerous as my 3 week old daughter is.
He played this all wrong, he should have been remoresful and apologetic immediately. Even if he didn’t mean it, “fake it til you make it”
January 6th, 2010 at 6:19 pm
Michorizo says:
They should give him one more chance to bring a gun to the arena …
January 6th, 2010 at 6:21 pm
phong60073 says:
This might be the most retarded thing I ever heard. Bringing a gun to work is bad enough, but he tweeting and going on TV acting like it was no big deal. He was on TV after the game against the Sixers lastnight acting like the story was a media creation. What a fool.
January 6th, 2010 at 6:31 pm
foxsportswriter says:
This is the line that did him in:
“If I really did something wrong, it would bother me,” Arenass said. “I would feel remorse for what I did, but I didn’t do anything.”
It just shows how dumb Arenass is. He just doesn’t get it and the only way to make him understand is to penalize him harshly. He’s like a 6 year old boy (probably about just as wise) getting grounded by his parents.
January 6th, 2010 at 6:32 pm
POPPI GEE says:
Guess Stern proved he still got the biggest gun out.
Who shot ya? (Stern Remix)
Seperate the weak from the ob-solete
Hard to creep them Washington streets
It’s on Arenas, f*** all that bickering beef
I can hear sweat trickling down your cheek
Your heartbeat sound like Eddy Curry feet
Thundering, shaking the concrete
Finish it, stop, when I foil the plot
Crittenton call the cops said he heard mad shots
January 6th, 2010 at 6:38 pm
RC says:
Gilbert deserved it.
January 6th, 2010 at 6:44 pm
GJB1961 says:
Mr. Stern did exactly what he should have done. Mr. Arenas didn’t take anything serious and made light of it. Because of his status, being paid all that money, he felt he was bigger than the team and the NBA. He should get his contract voided. Hopefully he will learn from this and work to get his image back. Everyone deserves a chance to redeem themselves. What they do with that chance is up to them.
January 6th, 2010 at 6:47 pm
Sacto_J says:
All I have to say is – HIBACHI!
January 6th, 2010 at 6:56 pm
darkdefender says:
Here are some suggestions for Gilberts next nickname:
Gilbert the Gun
Gunning Gilbert
Gun Waving Gilbert
Pointing Gun at Teammates Head Gilbert
January 6th, 2010 at 6:59 pm
Alexander Berg says:
Sorry I’m from Iceland and don’t get, is he suspended for life or has decided how long the suspension will be?
January 6th, 2010 at 6:59 pm
Drink the Haterade says:
@ Poopi Gee– Nice I like it…
Hey its just like anything else, you work the system. Of course you have to be smart enough to work it.
January 6th, 2010 at 7:01 pm
LakeShow84 says:
This backfired big time..
Im kinda like Gil in the sense i have a STRONG sense of humour that pisses people off more than it makes them happy but even i can say he handled this all wrong..
He thought being the goof and blowing this off as a prank would work.. which it MIGHT HAVE.. BUT you cant MAKE FUN of the situation by taking stupid pictures pointing fake guns and calling the main authority mean and tweeting bullshit like “this is completely overblown”.. NAH BRUH.. you took guns into the work place.. a work place with individuals who arent USED to being around guns.. Players?? Coo.. Coaches?? Maybe.. Square ass Stu the towel boy?? Nah stupid lol
I bet when Stern saw that press interview last night it was like V for Vendetta when the dictator was watching the comedian make fun of him on TV lol If it was a Tyranny on the SURFACE, 50 bucks says Gil wouldve been black bagged lol.. Wheres a Creedy when you need him lol
January 6th, 2010 at 7:10 pm
Mike Mihalow says:
@ 49:
How about Gilbert “Don’t bring guns to the” Arenas?
January 6th, 2010 at 7:25 pm
Taj says:
LOL @ 53…
I agree with David STERN on this. Stuff like this can’t be tolerated in a Multibillion dollar industry. There’s no reason for it and its just plain stupid! These guys get paid alot of money to do what they do and the waste their talents by acting so dumb! I bet he has all types of access to a locksmith that could hook him up with a safe at his house where his kids couldnt get into.. Millions of others do it, they dont bring it to their work! How would my boss feel if I took a gun out in the middle of our office… Surely, non too impressed!
Anyways Gil, you got what was coming to you after all the years of being unprofessional. You made your bed, now lie in it.. Hindsight is 20/20, but its no wonder you were overlooked cooming out of the draft!
January 6th, 2010 at 7:27 pm
Luigi says:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0atoOfRqEB8
The Wizards have the shooting guard..Gilbert Arena. LOL
January 6th, 2010 at 7:43 pm
DUI Lawyer says:
Lots of immature people with money in sports now
January 6th, 2010 at 7:54 pm
sans says:
What Gilbert did was dumb…
but, DC’s gun laws are ridiculous, the only people who can own them are the police and criminals, two groups you can’t trust. Also, DC has one of the highest gun violence rates in the country (I think my hometown Cleveland may have overtaken them–no pride in that) while in states that have liberal gun laws (pun intended) like Arizona, their is little to no gun violence–because everyone has one, either on their hip (visible equals legal) or with a conceal to carry permit.
Was Gil being dumb? Yeah, hugely so. But the system that is railroading him is full of shit too.
January 6th, 2010 at 8:00 pm
sans says:
And my bosses have no problem with the fact that I am armed at all times. Gun is secured within my vehicle, but if I ride my bike to work, I lock it up safely in my locker. They don’t care because they know aout it. I also carry a Kublakahn on my keys and a knowledge (not mastery) of 3 fighting styles, that are way more dangerous than my weapon because anything can happen in a bar fight.
I hate the fact that I agree with “eyes” and a lot of his rambling CAPSLOCK but he makes some valid points.
Oh, and don’t overgeneralize and say no one can take weapons to work–if it’s legal it is really no big deal…
January 6th, 2010 at 8:08 pm
Tino says:
Sorry Gil…against league rules. But now you have more free time for Twitter.
January 6th, 2010 at 8:09 pm
nao_diga says:
Stern acted just in time. We wouldn’t have wanted to have both Arenas and Delonte West on the floor tonight when the Wizards face the Cavs. Might have turned into a shooting war.
January 6th, 2010 at 8:10 pm
Big V says:
Serious crime that obviously merits serious consequences. But I’m not sure if it’s necessary to suspend him now, and then suspend him for some finite period of time once the investigation is complete.
It’s like grounding a kid until you figure out how long to ground him for.
January 6th, 2010 at 8:10 pm
sans says:
I don’t know why one of my teachers called this a kubla kahn…but the te bo stick is great for street self defense and pain compliance…also illegal in some states, then it is just a key chain.
http://www.sakuramartialarts.com/Martial_Arts_Self_Defense_Weapons_Te_Bo_Hand_Stick_p/wea-0515-a1.htm
January 6th, 2010 at 8:23 pm
RonNation says:
It’s too bad they aren’t the washington bullets anymore.. LOL
January 6th, 2010 at 8:29 pm
Pet Society Help says:
Love the OJ Time Magazine type picture you used of Arenas on this post, the darker the guiltier right? Actually I was rooting for Javar to shoot Arenas in the knee cap.
January 6th, 2010 at 8:46 pm
Big Island says:
@eyes: Caps lock dude, caps lock…
When you screw up badly, like Arenas, you just apologize, admit you f’d up, and lay low. Dummy.
January 6th, 2010 at 8:49 pm
Bizz says:
Very much doubt Arenas will get a lifetime ban. If a lifetime ban was warranted, his comments or Cactus Jack impersonation on the Sixers homecourt wouldn’t have been the actions that earned it. Most likely he’ll get the Ron Artest suspension and miss the year. Stern probably was just waiting to see how DC authorities handled it, and if they excused him, he probably would have seen 25 games as a suspension. Now that he pissed Stern off, he’ll most likely be looking @ the rest of the season, regardless of the outcome with authorities. Roger Goodell has the NFL on a tight leash and the turnaround in behaviour amongst players has been impressive. Those that never learned got made examples of, and if it’s one thing David Stern hates, it’s a guy that makes him or his league look bad.
January 6th, 2010 at 8:59 pm
12thMan says:
Gilbert’s new nickname better end up being
Gilbert’Second Amemdment’Arenas
January 6th, 2010 at 9:19 pm
fallinup says:
If it’s one thing Stern doesn’t take, is PUNK SHIT. The commish just threw Gil to the curb. Cause that’s how Stern rolls.
January 6th, 2010 at 9:43 pm
Silk32 says:
Somewhere former NBA Deputy Commissioner, Simon Gourdine, is shaking his head. It wasn’t too long ago that the NBA was thought to be “too black” and “drug infested” to ever reach mass appeal. Today’s players have reneged on their obligation to be ambassadors of a league built on the backs of Dr. Jr, Bird, Magic and Jordan. For the best write-up of the Gilbert Arenas situation go here: http://clicky.me/7lz
January 6th, 2010 at 10:01 pm
LAballer says:
my mind is only on the money..$147,000 EACH GAME?!?! that is reeeeediculous..
dude is about to become the next antoine walker and go broke..the mindset he seems to be in is “fuck it im living life and doing whatever i want…” based on his salary im sure he is living well beyond his means cause he figured he had checks rollin in for a few more years..does anyone see him taking a step back? i dont.. im saying it..he’s going broke and damn that sucks..
January 6th, 2010 at 10:19 pm
RonnaBonBon says:
worst part is the man who he pointed his gun at will get more PT because of this
January 6th, 2010 at 10:34 pm
K Dizzle says:
I doubt if dude is goin broke…
He had a contract before this one and he’s already cashed in over 20+ mil of it…
He’s in his prime in the year before free agency spendin goes crazy. If the Wiz void the contract and let him go, watch how many squads come runnin to pick up a 28 yr old all-star guard who messed up a lil all things considered.
The NBA….where it’s still a business
January 7th, 2010 at 12:34 am
LAballer says:
makes sense K Dizzle..didn’t realize that..he is a free agent in one of the biggest free agent off seasons in a while..so you’re right he will get picked up..
but..i doubt its for the same money he signed for..
and i doubt he gets picked up as THE MAN of a squad..hes going to someone that has a veteran coach and/or veteran players who can kind of stabilize Gil’s nuttiness..
do you think he finally gets it after this though? do you think he finally focuses and just plays ball instead of doin all the other shit?
January 7th, 2010 at 12:54 am
eyes says:
@56 Say what u really mean. I hear it & which sport exactly. How can a boss and his cohorts hate their employees so much. They tolerate them at most and they’ve generated a billion dollar industry. That is shameful & unethical. They can’t untan. Also a major reason for the salaries being so high today. Were all our legends for the most part were paid peasant pennies. People on wall street/financial world make just as much if not more than most athletes
Also if Gilbert would have kept quiet he’d be fined. His lawyer should have interviewed in his place. Sorry Gil. Hold your head. Gains come thru losses. How many guns ton or tom. It’s increasing like tiger woman count. He had a green book. Can we count how many stories are out to date. It can’t be that bad TMZ isn’t all over it. They don’t have pics or videos.
According to media Del Negro should be getting fired any day now. CRICKETS. Why did the Daily News have a pic wth Gil bear chested. It was to imply the same thing that was said about BRON on the vanity fair cover. He’s a MONSTER. I hope they sue the ink off the outlets. They had ALLEGEDLY in bold in today’s paper.
January 7th, 2010 at 2:40 am
Tobacher says:
This is some hypocrite shit.
January 7th, 2010 at 5:07 am
QQ says:
You can see this coming from a mile away. Gil had his chances, but he does this instead. Responsibility for your actions, that’s one of the laws everybody lives by everyday.
January 7th, 2010 at 11:11 am
sh!tfaced says:
$147,000 per GAME?? Damn, man. Ouch.
And Crittenton’s damage is $18,024 per game. Now he needs that 60k more than ever. Too bad he isn’t gonna get paid now.
January 7th, 2010 at 12:00 pm
Reddi Red says:
@ EYES:
I don’t recall making any statements that included the word “haterade”. I think you were really trippin on your first 2 posts (IN CAPS). I never called u a terrorist…..read my shit again then comment.
With that said, I agree (a little) with your #74 post. You got your third eye working on this one, but you started to drift a little.
You brought up some good points though.
January 7th, 2010 at 10:15 pm
eyes says:
@Red answered to Comment 27. Chill out u assumed lol. Appreciate though. See how easy it is to sway a jury. Imagine if half the people commenting were in on the decisive conviction. They wouldn’t even need evidence in this case & find him guilty for something. Most are assuming as well. Great job PETER VESCEY. I hope u lose your job or say sorry. A few years of bad karma would do. Were you bullied as a child ?
January 8th, 2010 at 3:16 pm
Carlos says:
Hmm.
First of all the tittle to being a “goofball” is not a excuse, Arenas has been using that since his days on the UofA, to skip classes, get graded, etc.
Is not only the stupidity involved in this case, but also the lack of maturity, thinking and being responsible.
How in the Earth is possible that a guy who is so blessed with so many things, can dare to do that?
Like it or not he’s a role model and many young people look at the behavior of these players.
It sucks, that after to do a parody of that, he just keeps telling that he’s a good guy because he gives away free-shirts..what a f@@** is that? Great good guys don’t go over there telling people what they do for their community, plus giving free shirts? come on now….if you have some much money, and play cards for high stakes why don’t give away that money to charity? any cause will do it. In summary: IDIOT, STUPID IDIOT! Lucky for the UofA for every Arenas, was a Sean Elliot, Steve Kerr, Richard Jeffersson and lately Channing Frye, what a waste..Well deserved, even Malone (who’s as crazy as he can) got upset with this situation.
STUPID, STUPID ARENAS, please don’t open your stupid mouth again, and hopefully you learn something, I don’t want to see you again in the court, a shame for the Black Afro-american community, UofA, and everyone else.
AAAAAArgh