The Gilbert Arenas Injury Saga

"Butler said he now definitely thinks Arenas will be back at some point this season. Jamison believes so as well, but he won't get his hopes up too high right now."

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Maybe Gilbert will make a good politician one day.....he's candid, he flip-flops more than a politician, and I don't see him racking up DUIs a la Charles Barkley.

about 3 years ago Kyle Weidie 17 comments 0 recs |

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come on gilbert

scenario:
team picks it up a bit over the next month – rotation solidifies, mcguire and blatche continue to play well, team plays around .500.
then gil comes back, team is motivated and rejuvenated, squeaks into the playoffs as the 8 seed, faces cleveland, then kicks the living crap out of them.
i’m 98% sure this will happen.

by little stevie colter on Jan 5, 2009 3:11 PM EST reply actions

I would give up my left nut

for that to happen.

by hibachi on Jan 5, 2009 6:01 PM EST up reply actions

I see that and raise you

my left leg!

"Would you like to shoot me now or wait till you get home." --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Jan 5, 2009 7:24 PM EST up reply actions

All of this relays on

Gilbert’s Left Knee.

by Fundefined on Jan 5, 2009 7:28 PM EST up reply actions

gilbert

this generations grant hill?

by stingy d on Jan 6, 2009 12:01 AM EST reply actions

You don't want to go there

You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.

by Mike Prada on Jan 6, 2009 12:04 AM EST up reply actions

i know

i don’t you’re right. gilberto is one of favorite guys in the game. i am just frustrated that i never get to see the guy play. but you can’t exactly deny the comparison – at this point anyway.

by stingy d on Jan 6, 2009 12:06 PM EST up reply actions

i don't you're right ????

i don’t. you’re right.

by stingy d on Jan 6, 2009 12:07 PM EST up reply actions

Yuck.

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by Kyle Weidie on Jan 6, 2009 1:06 AM EST up reply actions

yeah i try really hard not to think about that.

i also think that gilbert could be a very effective point guard even if he loses a bit of his explosiveness.
but wiz fans gotta believe that he will be ok when he comes back.

by little stevie colter on Jan 6, 2009 10:16 AM EST up reply actions

Actually

Arenas has always been an excellent passer, and facilitator. It’s sometimes overlooked when he scores 30 or 40 points…

If he were to come back, with less of that explosive first step, he could still be a 20ppg 9apg guy… He would just have to adjust his usage a bit. Take fewer shots….. but create more assist opportunities.

Funny thing is, the PG’s in the NBA who get the most “love” from the media (Paul 20ppg/11apg ; Deron Williams 15ppg/10apg ; Nash 15ppg/8.4apg ; etc….) as being “pure” Point Guards compare pretty well to Arenas’ last full year (06-07) when he put up 28ppg 6apg when he was called a Shot Jacking ball hog. And I’m talking about Arenas ratcheting down his game to shoot less and pass more…..

If Gil comes back and scores less, but puts up higher assist numbers – maybe he’ll start getting the respect from the “pure” PG purist folks.

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by Rook6980 on Jan 6, 2009 10:34 AM EST up reply actions