Arenas Stored Guns in Locker Room

[JLee9718]

Two years ago when I read that Arenas played video games at half time while the coach went over strategy with the other players was when I made up my mind that the Wizards would be better off without him...then for some strange reason Grunfeld signs him to that monstrous contract, which was ridiculous because all the other teams knew his reputation. We coulda signed a couple of really good players for $111 Mil. Why does everybody go braindead when they start working for the Wizards?

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by JLee9718

Two years ago when I read that Arenas played video games at half time while the coach went over strategy with the other players was when I made up my mind that the Wizards would be better off without him...then for some strange reason Grunfeld signs him to that monstrous contract, which was ridiculous because all the other teams knew his reputation. We coulda signed a couple of really good players for $111 Mil. Why does everybody go braindead when they start working for the Wizards?

I think that was really Abe Pollin driving that. That and Jamison's contract. When Pollin passed away, all the tributes were about what a loyal guy he was and how he would pay whatever necessary to show loyalty to guys even when they didn't deserve it. Even Unseld said he shouldn't have been GM for all those years, but Pollin was showing loyalty to him. But as much as loyalty I think it was also old age and the desire to see a winner before he passed away. We saw something similar with the Chiefs and Lamar Hunt.

But anyway, whoever it was. I agree that Gill got an absurd contract. And with NBA contracts being guaranteed it's even more damaging. Amazing that just two years ago the debate was who was the more popular athlete in DC-CP or Gil? And now they can't get out fast enough

And then I saw this. Say what?!

Former Wizards coach Eddie Jordan and his staff privately intimated they felt undermined by Grunfeld when it came to matters of discipline with Arenas. Arenas, a notorious practical joker, often crossed the line of acceptable decorum. The example often cited was how Arenas once defecated in teammate Andray Blatche's shoe during Blatche's rookie season. His behavior often went unchecked and unpunished, said a former team employee on condition of anonymity.

For Gilbert Arenas and Wizards franchise, latest incident sheds light on entitlement - washingtonpost.com

Leonsis can't take over this team soon enough

[ArtMonkDrillz]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

And then I saw this. Say what?!

Former Wizards coach Eddie Jordan and his staff privately intimated they felt undermined by Grunfeld when it came to matters of discipline with Arenas. Arenas, a notorious practical joker, often crossed the line of acceptable decorum. The example often cited was how Arenas once defecated in teammate Andray Blatche's shoe during Blatche's rookie season. His behavior often went unchecked and unpunished, said a former team employee on condition of anonymity.

For Gilbert Arenas and Wizards franchise, latest incident sheds light on entitlement - washingtonpost.com

Leonsis can't take over this team soon enough

The poo story is pretty bad. I don't know if you saw this last week but after reading it I seriously think Gil is a sociopath.

[ArtMonkDrillz]

Originally Posted by ArtMonkDrillz

The poo story is pretty bad. I don't know if you saw this last week but after reading it I seriously think Gil is a sociopath.

I guess the link would have helped my post make a little more sense: D.C. Sports Bog - A history of Gilbert's practical jokes

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by ArtMonkDrillz

I guess the link would have helped my post make a little more sense: D.C. Sports Bog - A history of Gilbert's practical jokes

Ironic how one of them goes to a TIME magazine story called "How Agent Zero Saved D.C"

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by ArtMonkDrillz

The poo story is pretty bad. I don't know if you saw this last week but after reading it I seriously think Gil is a sociopath.

A buddy of mine hangs with Gil from time to time and he pretty much sums up his behavior as weird and bizarre. Seems Gil just does things for effect, but he goes overboard.

Anyway, I think his career as a Wizard is over. He'll play again in the NBA again though. I don't who's the bigger head case, Gil or Stephon Marburry.