Get this, he’s trying to rebuild his image to become a better role model.
Hehe… Good luck with that. After being charged with one count of felony gun possession for carrying an unlicensed weapon and being suspended by the NBA without pay for the rest of the 2010 NBA basketball season, Arenas is accepting the challenge by writing a letter to his young fans addressing his recent troubles. The letter was published in The Washington Post.
Known as Agent Zero in the NBA, Gilbert Arenas started off his letter by expressing his gratitude for the opportunity to do something good in the face of the very bad situation he created.
For all of you who didn’t know, Arenas is serving a suspension for his role in an argument with Washington Wizards teammate Javaris Crittenton. Following the argument, Arenas took guns to the team’s practice facility, an act he deemed a joke at the time.
He mentioned in his note that NBA Commissioner David Stern has good reason to suspend him. Arenas said he is trying to right his wrongs, most of which, the effect of his actions may have on kids who see NBA players as role models.
As for Arenas’ future in Washington, it sure doesn’t sound like there is much of one. Even if the team doesn’t void his contract, a scenario that seems more and more likely, it’s hard to imagine Arenas wearing a Washington Wizards uniform ever again.
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