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Sports InsiderGilbert Arenas' Neverending Drama
May 8th 2008 18:49
We all know that Arenas is one of the best scorers in the league today. Even though he missed most of the season, I have no doubt that he'll bounce back next season provided that he is healthy enough to play. When using his skill set as the only indicator, I would agree that Arenas is worth the max. But as we all know, when you acquire a player, you bring aboard a lot more than just their skills. Gil is extremely outspoken and the fact that he has no agent will probably make negotiations unbearable. I could just imagine trying to negotiate a contract with Arenas... it would be like trying to reason with a 10 year old. It’s not that he’s unintelligent, just immature at times. He’ll go around telling everyone that he’s going to score 50 points against Portland, then go out there and jack up shots only to realize that he isn’t making any of them. Why does he do this you ask? Because he was cut from the National Team.
Arenas also goes out there and takes 27 foot jumpers when the clock is winding down at the end of a quarter. Sure, you’ll see the highlights whenever he makes one, but what about all the times he misses? I’m sure he misses those shots a lot more than he makes them. On the court, he is all about showboating and trying to get attention. He has yet to mature and reach that next level. His scoring ability is amazing, but he can’t and won’t fulfill his true potential unless he smartens up. Since the sky is the limit for Agent Zero, I guess I would take the chance and give him the max assuming he was completely healthy. A player such as him does not hit the market very often, and if you’re looking for that game-changer, then he is that player.
He’d probably be a good locker room guy, but a bad guy to deal with if you’re part of management. The fans will probably love him when he makes those ridiculous 3s, but the coach would shake his head regardless of whether or not it went in. No matter what you think of Arenas, I think we can all admit that he is an entertaining character both on and off the court. But when you stand out from the crowd the way he does, the spotlight is sure to shine in places you don’t want it to.
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Comment by Ryan Pravato
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Comment by Stanley
i've read all of your posts and love them.
the paul pierce controversy is an interesting one. as much as he is respected, i don't think he gets a fair shake. there is still a lot of residue when he was stabbed a few years back.
i have also debated kobe's mvp award and being a point guard, i have a soft spot for the little man so my vote would have gone to chris paul. objectively looking at things though, kobe should have been the choice because the lakers weren't seen to be a great team and i myself ripped them before the season started. kobe has made his team better and has finally become the leader the lakers needed. he deserves it.
anyway, stoked that you're on board and will be visiting very regularly once again.
Comment by Travis
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