Gilbert Arenas Articles - Page 9

Atlanta HawksGilbert Arenas thinks Hawks' Vince Carter ‘should be on the bench as a coach or in the office giving his input’

Former NBA player Gilbert Arenas believes that veteran swingman Vince Carter should be sitting on the bench as a coach or in the office rather than playing for the Atlanta Hawks. Per Chris Kirschner of The Athletic, Arenas — who now plays in the BIG3 — laid out his arguments on why Carter should just […]

NBAGilbert Arenas calls out Dennis Rodman, Scottie Pippen for saying they could 'stop anybody in today's game'

Gilbert Arenas has called out basketball legends Dennis Rodman and Scottie Pippen for declaring that they could ‘stop anybody in today’s game. Together with Lou Williams of the LA Clippers, Arenas discussed Pippen and Rodman’s claims that they can defend anybody in today’s era of basketball. The two argued that Rodman and Pippen will have […]

NBAFormer NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas shares back story on infamous Derek Fisher, Matt Barnes altercation

Former three-time NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas threw it back to 2015 when he hilariously shared a bit of a back story on the infamous incident involving Matt Barnes, his ex-wife Gloria Govan, and Derek Fisher. As it turns out, Arenas received at least a couple of calls from Barnes as the latter drove 95 miles […]

Golden State WarriorsGilbert Arenas says neither Bucks nor Raptors can defeat Warriors in NBA Finals

Former NBA point guard Gilbert Arenas says neither the Milwaukee Bucks nor Toronto Raptors can defeat the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals. Arenas says the Bucks and Raptors don’t have enough weapons on offense to compete with the Warriors even if Kevin Durant doesn’t play in the Finals. I've said it before, and […]

NBAGilbert Arenas has had enough of bench mob celebrations

Gilbert Arenas has had enough of the popular bench mobs that surround today’s NBA game, as reserves often resort to sheer joy in order to remain engaged during their time on the sidelines. The former Washington Wizards point man isn’t having any of today’s modern antics: “Only thing that irritates the s*** out of me, […]

Atlanta HawksGilbert Arenas shades Vince Carter for decision to return for 22nd season

Vince Carter’s announcement of his decision to return for a 22nd NBA season didn’t fall well for some in NBA circles, something which is hard to believe, given his rapport among the community. Gilbert Arenas, the former NBA superstar, did not welcome Vinsanity’s decisions to stick around for one more year in the league. Agent […]

NBAGilbert Arenas says Zion Williamson 'has no true skill' needed for the next level

Duke Blue Devils star Zion Williamson continues to generate a lot of buzz, especially with the NBA draft just a few months away. A lot of players, past and present, are raving about the idea of Zion dominating in the NBA. Former Boston Celtics forward and NBA analyst Paul Pierce even said that Williamson is […]

Washington WizardsNick Young admits to instigating Gilbert Arenas' gun incident with the Wizards

Gilbert Arenas’ 2009 gun incident was all but forgotten. That is, until former teammate Nick Young opened up about the event. During an interview with celebrity Kevin Hart for his show “Cold as Balls All-Stars,” Nick Young admitted to instigating the event in the Verizon Center locker room. Nick Young says he instigated Gilbert Arenas’ […]

NBAGilbert Arenas signs to play in BIG3 league

Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas has signed a contract to play in the BIG3 league, according to several official reports that were released on Thursday morning. SPLASH ALERT💦💦💦 Gilbert Arenas has signed to play in the BIG3! #Agent0 #BIG3Season3 pic.twitter.com/LXWfewTcWk — BIG3 (@thebig3) February 14, 2019 Arenas, now 37 years of age, spent 10 seasons […]

Washington WizardsJohn Wall joins Gilbert Arenas as only Wizards players with multiple 40-point, 10-assist games

Washington Wizards guard John Wall joined some elite company after his destruction of the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night. Per ESPN Stats & Info, Wall joined Gilbert Arenas as the only players in history to have multiple games with 40 or more points and 10 or more assists in a Washington uniform: With a season-high […]

Los Angeles LakersKyle Kuzma describes prime Gilbert Arenas as 'S.A.V.A.G.E.'

From 2003-2010, Gilbert Arenas was one of the best scorers in the NBA, and Los Angeles Lakers second-year small forward Kyle Kuzma wants to remind everyone of that. Arenas averaged 25.0 points per game in 357 career games with the Washington Wizards. He made the All-Star team three times and was a walking bucket. There […]

Boston CelticsCeltics' Jayson Tatum says he wears No. 0 because of Gilbert Arenas

Boston Celtics young star Jayson Tatum revealed why he wears No. 0. While it may come as a surprise to some, it makes a lot of sense. Why I wear 0!! https://t.co/G3Vb5yt7Ib — Jayson Tatum (@jaytatum0) October 31, 2018 Similar to Jayson Tatum, Gilbert Arenas was an absolute stud, especially with the Washington Wizards. Arenas […]

NBAGilbert Arenas, Jamal Crawford emphasize how important coaching is for player development

Outspoken ex-NBA star Gilbert Arenas is never one to bite his tongue or shy away from stating his opinion. In a video recently posted to Twitter by Ball Don’t Stop, Arenas touched on the importance of being put into the right situation with a coach who supports you as a player. https://twitter.com/balldontstop/status/1043576652641357824 “As a coach […]

Washington WizardsVideo: Gilbert Arenas puts up $100,000 for shootout with Nick Young, then hits 95 out of 100 shots even after Young bails

Former All-Star Gilbert Arenas has never been one to shy away from confrontation. During his NBA tenure, Arenas was known for trash-talking anyone who came his way, no matter how good of a player he was up against. One of Arenas’ most publicized moments came when he refused to back down to a teammate who […]

NBAWizards Gilbert Arenas gets into argument with fan on IG post comparing him to Stephen Curry

He may be an afterthought nowadays, but there was a time when Gilbert Arenas used to light up the scoreboard with a crazy amount of confidence and skill. A gifted scorer inside and out, he was once one of the best shot makers in the early 2000s. Moreover, the three-time All-star had an average of […]

Chicago Bulls2013 Eastern Conference Finals, Jimmy Butler played 48 straight minutes in 3 consecutive games

Minnesota Timberwolves combo forward Jimmy Butler was involved in a unique piece of NBA history back in the 2013 NBA playoffs. While a member of the Chicago Bulls at the time under head coach Tom Thibodeau, Reddit user [PHI] Tiago Splitter revealed Butler put together one of the most impressive physical feats the league has […]

Washington WizardsGilbert Arenas recalls trash talk that sparked gun-toting incident inside locker room

Gilbert Arenas, once heralded as a top-five player in the NBA, recalled the gun-toting incident in the Washington Wizards locker room which almost cost him his career. The incident occurred on Christmas Eve of 2009 and it involved Arenas and teammate Javaris Crittenton. Reports reveal that the gun incident was sparked by a heated gambling game, per John Gold […]

NBAGilbert Arenas says Celtics Big 3 were betting 'Rolls-Royces' in card games while on the plane

Former Washington Wizards gunner (pun intended) Gilbert Arenas was involved in one of the most infamous scandals in the history of the NBA. He and Javaris Crittenton were involved in a dispute with firearms after a card game went wrong. The details of the incident were always murky, but over the years, more and more […]

NBAGilbert Arenas made nearly $63 million while playing in 17 games from 2012-14

Gilbert Arenas was at one point, one of the most electrifying players in the NBA. Arenas was a dominant offensive player for a few years with the Washington Wizards. Agent Zero went to three straight All-Star Games at one point and during that three-year stretch, he averaged 27.7 points per game. But after the 2006-07 […]

Golden State WarriorsWarriors guard Nick Young says favorite memory with Gilbert Arenas is him getting traded

Golden State Warriors player, Nick Young jumped on Twitter to talk to his followers and one of the first questions he got was about his favorite memory with former teammate Gilbert Arenas. https://twitter.com/oglefro/status/1012449936045105152 Young responded by saying that his favorite memory was when Arenas got traded to the Orlando Magic. The dynamic point guard was one […]

NBAGilbert Arenas goes on expletive-laced tirade after restraining order

After Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown, it’s now former NBA star Gilbert Arena’s turn to take personal matters into social media to call out a girlfriend. Arenas was recently given a temporary restraining order, granted by L.A. County Superior Court at the request of a woman he has had an erratic relationship with, per […]

Cleveland CavaliersCavs news: Gilbert Arenas reveals what LeBron James told him during famously missed free throws during 2006 series

Gilbert Arenas finally revealed what Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James told him during his famously missed free throws in the two’s 2006 first round NBA Playoffs series. First, for context, here is what we are talking about: (2006) 12 years ago today, the Cavs beat the Wizards in a crazy game 6. pic.twitter.com/clUXcM80QQ — Timeless […]

Philadelphia 76ersGilbert Arenas' bizarre theory on Meek Mill, Sixers failing

Gilbert Arenas played several seasons in the NBA, so you would at least expect to hear some smart insights from him with regards to why the Philadelphia 76ers lost three consecutive games to the Boston Celtics to start their Eastern Conference semifinals series. Unfortunately, that’s not how Arenas broke the series down during an episode […]

Washington WizardsGilbert Arenas says he paved way for Russell Westbrook, James Harden's playing style

Retired NBA star Gilbert Arenas can no longer step foot on an NBA basketball court but that doesn’t mean he’s not keeping himself busy. Arenas, when you can find him is usually talking about how the game of basketball works, or is cracking some savage jokes about people most wouldn’t dare to do in public. He […]

NBA10 greatest performances of all-time vs. LeBron James

It was a performance worthy of the greatest players ever in NBA history. Ben Simmons, the heir apparent to LeBron James, played as well as any of his idol’s opponents, delivering a triple-double and a 132-130 Philadelphia 76ers win to take the third seed in Eastern Conference from the hands of the Cleveland Cavaliers on […]

Los Angeles ClippersGilbert Arenas destroys the Clippers, calls them 'second-tier, YMCA organization'

The L.A. Clippers proved on Monday that they were not afraid to trade a star player in order to give themselves financial flexibility in the future. They did it with Blake Griffin, and more moves may be coming for DeAndre Jordan and Lou Williams. Some around the NBA believe that the Clippers, by making all […]

NBAGilbert Arenas would take Joakim Noah's shot over rookie Markelle Fultz's

Gilbert Arenas is rather known for his explosive comments nowadays, now that he is fully retired from the NBA. It seems that Arenas has found a new topic to discuss, and it is Philadelphia 76ers rookie Markelle Fultz and his jump shot. According to Reddit user “poojiggles,” Arenas had an interesting take regarding Fultz’ broken […]

NBAWizards news: Washington accomplishes feat not done since Gilbert Arenas era

With the Washington Wizards’ huge 130-103 thrashing of the Orlando Magic on Saturday night, the team accomplished a feat that has not been done since the 2005-06 NBA season when former star point guard Gilbert Arenas was still a member of the squad. According to a tweet from the official ESPN Stats & Info page, […]

NBAGilbert Arenas leaves out Stephen Curry in top five point guards list

Gilbert Arenas is no stranger to being involved in controversies. That is the case once again, as he surprisingly did not include Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry in his list of top five point guards in the league today. During the latest episode of his show via Complex, Out of Bounds, the former three-time […]

NBASteve Kerr, Gilbert Arenas have helped Nick Young through lack of playing time

Nick Young has faced a tough starting stretch coming into the Golden State Warriors rotation, failing to garner many minutes after his 23-point explosion during the season-opener. Young was one of the most coveted shooting guards after an excellent season under Luke Walton, his fourth with the Los Angeles Lakers, garnering the recruiting antics of […]

NBAGilbert Arenas rants on Jahlil Okafor's future with Sixers

Over the past year, Gilbert Arenas has made a lot of headlines for the rants he made on social media over different issues players have been involved in. The former All-Star did the same recently, as he gave his thoughts about the future of Jahlil Okafor with the Philadelphia 76ers. It’s no secret that Okafor’s […]

NBAGilbert Arenas-Mia Khalifa fiasco was a stunt to promote their new show on Complex

Things got quite interesting on social media on Monday afternoon after former Washington Wizards star point guard Gilbert Arenas put former adult film actress Mia Khalifa on blast for trying to repeatedly reach out to him on Instagram over the last several months. However, it now appears that all of that was a publicity stunt […]

NBATwitter ruthlessly roasts Mia Khalifa after Gilbert Arenas rejected her

The internet went nuts after former Washington Wizards point guard Gilbert Arenas roasted formed adult film actress Mia Khalifa on Instagram for trying to slide on his DMs since the start of October. Khalifa had been known to expose many players in the past, from college to pro football players, and even Philadelphia 76ers cornerstone […]

NBAGilbert Arenas exposes Mia Khalifa for trying to slide into his DMs

Adult film actress turned-social-media contemporary Mia Khalifa got a dose of her own medicine, being put on blast by former Washington Wizards point guard Gilbert Arenas today, who posted a private conversation she attempted to have with him, inviting him over for several treats early this month. Khalifa tweeted this earlier today, after several Instagram messages to […]

Washington WizardsGilbert Arenas hopeful to join BIG3 next season

After shooting around and spending some time at the BIG3 regular season finale at Staples Center in his native Los Angeles, Gilbert Arenas has hopes of joining the three-on-three formatted league next season. The bucket-getting 35-year-old showed an array of deep jumpers early in the day while some players talked to the media and expressed […]

Washington WizardsBIG3 video: Gilbert Arenas still makes deep 3s look easy during practice

Despite having been out of the league for five years, Gilbert Arenas is still making deep three-balls look easy, as he rained down a couple of bombs during the BIG3 open practice on Sunday morning. The L.A. native took two effortless cracks at his jumper, first from NBA range and after from the BIG3’s signature […]

Washington WizardsWizards news: Rashad McCants says Gilbert Arenas wants to play in BIG3 League

At this point in the season, the BIG3 League appears to be a success. Ice Cube’s ambitious venture to create his own basketball league during the NBA offseason period has been better than expected and its first season appears to have drawn the eye of former NBA stars like Gilbert Arenas. In a wide-ranging interview […]

Washington WizardsGilbert Arenas has a bunch of Michael Jordan's old Wizards gear

Michael Jordan has earned the reputation as being the best player to play the game, which has made some of his worn memorabilia quite valuable. In light of that, former NBA star Gilbert Arenas recently revealed on Snapchat that he possesses a plethora of gear that Jordan wore during his time with the Washington Wizards. https://twitter.com/SInow/status/894215918577999872?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thescore.com%2Fnba%2Fnews%2F1345878 […]

Golden State WarriorsAndre Iguodala hilariously says that Warriors will pay Patrick McCaw the Gilbert Arenas 'second round max'

Still on a high after sweeping the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals, Andre Iguodala and Patrick McCaw were interviewed and asked to give their thoughts about the Golden State Warriors‘ third straight NBA Finals appearance. Towards the end of the interview, the 2015 Finals MVP joked that what he’s looking forward to seeing […]

Washington WizardsGilbert Arenas trolls Nick Young on Instagram with throwback picture

Before filling up cars with popcorn, NBA rookies had to go through more embarrassing moments during their rookie initiation care of their veteran teammates. In honor of Throwback Thursday, Gilbert Arenas shared a photo on Instagram from the 2007-2008 season, to show what kind of initiation they had their first year teammates do. Current Los Angeles Lakers […]

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