Chuck Klosterman on Gilbert Arenas
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There have been a multitude of profiles and pieces written on Gilbert Arenas this season, but it's safe to say that I haven't read a more thoughtful, nuianced, and accurate one than Chuck Klosterman's article today in the New York Times.
Essentially, Klosterman argues that Arenas is not quirky, but rather, more normal than any other athlete. Whereas other athletes tend to censor their own ambitions, Arenas leaves nothing hidden.
The entire thing is an incredible read, but I'm going to pull this one Arenas quote that sums up everything about him.
Seriously, to all those that believe that Arenas is a self-centered, egotistical jerk, go read the article. That's an order.
Also, be sure to check out True Hoop, who posted a transcript of e-mail exchanges he had with Klosterman on the article itself.
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but I mean, Gil's Gil, I hope we don't go too far in psycho-analysing his 'methods'. He's just a goof and we love him for it
by TheHype on
Feb 28, 2007 6:44 PM EST
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Little baby gilbert
by Mac G on
Mar 1, 2007 9:56 AM EST
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