Mon Mar 26, 2007 11:18 am
ESPN.com wrote:NBA scolds Arenas for making $10 bets with fans
Associated Press
WASHINGTON -- Gilbert Arenas was admonished by the NBA for making $10 bets with fans during the Washington Wizards' loss at Portland on Wednesday.
"We spoke to Gilbert and explained the issue to him," NBA spokesman John Acunto said Sunday. "And he assured us he wouldn't do anything like this again."
Arenas made the bets as he bantered with fans throughout the Wizards' 100-98 loss. He was booed during pregame introductions and whenever he touched the ball because he had promised to score 50 points against the Trail Blazers.
After the game, Arenas said he bet a fan $10 that he would make the winning basket. He missed badly -- throwing up a shot that fell short of the rim -- and finished with only 19 points.
"I owe somebody 10 bucks," Arenas said. "I bet a fan if I had a chance I would make the last shot."
Arenas later elaborated on his nba.com blog, saying that he made $10 bets with two fans during the game and had obtained their e-mail addresses so that he could pay them off. The NBA since has removed the references to the bets from the blog.
Arenas was not available for comment Sunday, a day off for the Wizards during their West Coast road trip.
Mon Mar 26, 2007 11:27 am
Mon Mar 26, 2007 1:17 pm
Mon Mar 26, 2007 1:37 pm
illini wrote:I'm surprised the NBA hasnt fined him....
Mon Mar 26, 2007 1:55 pm
Mon Mar 26, 2007 4:17 pm
illini wrote:I've lost so much respect for Gilbert in the past couple months. He used to be a guy who kept his mouth shut and played. And now, every chance he gets hes spouting off about how great he is. Taking it so far as to bet with fans...is he nuts? I'm surprised the NBA hasnt fined him....
Mon Mar 26, 2007 4:58 pm
jonthefon wrote:illini wrote:I've lost so much respect for Gilbert in the past couple months. He used to be a guy who kept his mouth shut and played. And now, every chance he gets hes spouting off about how great he is. Taking it so far as to bet with fans...is he nuts? I'm surprised the NBA hasnt fined him....
Probably because he's gotten used to talking with his blog
Nah, maybe not. $10 bets are ridiculous though.
Mon Mar 26, 2007 5:32 pm
illini wrote:I wasnt saying the 10 buck bet was ridiculous. However, for an nba player, thats as easy as picking their nose. For a fan, in a seat close enough to banter with gilbert, i'm sure thats not a large chunk of change either. But shit, all betting is technically with fans isnt it? You dont really bet with people who dont watch the sport...you cant gamble on the sport you play, especially if its on your performance....Gilbert is eerily turning into a T.O. with out the work ethic issues...its bothering me because i like him, i like his style of play, i like his slogan, and i like his back story (late 2nd rounder becoming an nba all star)...he just needs to shut the fuck up and play the game like he's supposed to.
Mon Mar 26, 2007 5:36 pm
Elbeen wrote:illini wrote:I wasnt saying the 10 buck bet was ridiculous. However, for an nba player, thats as easy as picking their nose. For a fan, in a seat close enough to banter with gilbert, i'm sure thats not a large chunk of change either. But shit, all betting is technically with fans isnt it? You dont really bet with people who dont watch the sport...you cant gamble on the sport you play, especially if its on your performance....Gilbert is eerily turning into a T.O. with out the work ethic issues...its bothering me because i like him, i like his style of play, i like his slogan, and i like his back story (late 2nd rounder becoming an nba all star)...he just needs to shut the fuck up and play the game like he's supposed to.
yeah, what's up with all the betting anyway. now i'm feeling his becoming arrogant
Tue Mar 27, 2007 4:40 am
Tue Mar 27, 2007 4:56 am
IceCold wrote:I like Arenas so much,but he is becomeing invidual scorer like Kobe,thats annoy me
Tue Mar 27, 2007 6:16 am
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Tue Mar 27, 2007 11:10 am
j_sm0ove wrote:well..his attitude right now doesn't impress me much coz players are supposed to be leaders for the young fans of the NBA.. And betting doesn't make it a good example.. i just hate it when players who were before nobodies grow their heads once they get to their prime
Tue Mar 27, 2007 11:41 am
Wed Mar 28, 2007 1:14 am
j_sm0ove wrote:well..his attitude right now doesn't impress me much coz players are supposed to be leaders for the young fans of the NBA.. And betting doesn't make it a good example.. i just hate it when players who were before nobodies grow their heads once they get to their prime