You sit here defending Arena's based on what you think, that he would be thinking. That's not valid, I'm sorry. Arenas is probably the best scorer in the league right now, but that doesn't make him the best player, or the best person. You think maybe there was a reason he was cut from Team USA?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (GArenas @ Jan 25 2007, 06:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Thats because he doesn't care about these sort of things anymore.</div>No.....If Gilbert Arenas didnt make all-stars, I think he would care, and I think he would make a public statement about it.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (AmBitIoNz23 @ Jan 25 2007, 06:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>You sit here defending Arena's based on what you think, that he would be thinking. That's not valid, I'm sorry. Arenas is probably the best scorer in the league right now, but that doesn't make him the best player, or the best person. You think maybe there was a reason he was cut from Team USA?</div> The reason he was cut from Team USA was because he #1 didn't fit in w/ the rest of the roster not attitude wise he has alot of friends in the NBA but he just didn't have a spot in the rotation and #2 He was focusing so hard on the tryout he couldn't play the bball hew anted to. No one thinks Arenas is the best player, I don't think he's even the best scorer. Why do you say that he's a bad person though, thats just fu*kin wierd...
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Iverson3 @ Jan 25 2007, 06:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Feel what way? They dont care?</div>Exactly, it's a f*cking joke, Vince Carter might be starting
Ok so thats why Gilbert Arenas was all babyish last year about not making all stars last year? Yeah I can see why he doesn't care.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Iverson3 @ Jan 25 2007, 06:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Ok so thats why Gilbert Arenas was all babyish last year about not making all stars last year? Yeah I can see why he doesn't care.</div>Lol, he's learned since then...clearly judging by his quote.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>I don't think I'll ever actually win MVP at All-Star, 'cause I'm always looking around at who came out that year. You don't know who's going to show up. I'm like, 'That's Jay-Z! Is that Bow Wow?! I don't get to see celebrities during my regular days, so at All-Star, I forget about the game. When I go out there to play, I'm not really doing anything; they may as well sub me out.</div>hmmmm..
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Iverson3 @ Jan 25 2007, 06:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>hmmmm..</div>Exactly, he just doesn't care anymore. All he means by the bold is that he's unfocused when he gets on the floor because of the stars there.
He wouldnt have said that if he didnt care..in fact, he wouldnt have said that entire quote if he didnt care.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Iverson3 @ Jan 25 2007, 06:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>He wouldnt have said that if he didnt care..in fact, he wouldnt have said that entire quote if he didnt care.</div>He's saying in the quote that he does not care..........
Wow ok typical Gilbert fan but its cool that you stick up for him like that..even though you know that if Gilbert didnt get chose to play in Las Vegas he would be pissed.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BrewCityBuck @ Jan 25 2007, 04:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Sadly most players probably feel this way but don't say it like Arenas does. The ASG is a joke and it's that kind of attitude thats ruined the game.</div>The All star game is about money, and nothing else. Its not for the players to make friends with each other and dicuss postseason action, its for the NBA to gain revenue. If you guys actually knew the statistics about how much money is spent on All Star weekend its just amazingly schocking. Who wouldn't pay to see a team that has its startes averaging 100+ PPG? I dont give a flying f*ck what Arenas thinks, nor what people are looking to see in competitive basketball. Its just fun seeing the best players in the world toy with each other. And are you kidding me? do you think that these players are going to come to this game having set plays, and actually prepare for this? Get real.
Arenas just happens to do a pretty good job of walking the fine line between confidence and cocky. However he should keep his mouth shut most of the time.
http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives...gainst_coach_k/<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Gilbert Arenas would like to go back to school and teach Coach K a lesson.The Wizards' All-Star figures he could score "84 or 85" points if he got a chance to play Duke and coach Mike Krzyzewski, who cut Arenas from the U.S. national team last summer.Arenas has promised this season to take out his frustrations about the national team on Krzyzewski's Team USA assistants, Phoenix coach Mike D'Antoni and Portland coach Nate McMillan.</div> Well, this pretty much answers the title of the this thread. Yes, his ego is at an all-time high right now, but hey, it should be, and I don't care how cocky he gets. Just watch him play, then you understand why he says all these things (and backs them up, by the way).
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (GArenas @ Jan 24 2007, 07:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Detroit is collapsing sure Webber cuold be that spark but how long will it take before he starts having problems with the Detroit management. Miami, I mean I can hardly believe they will stay healthy. Chicago, yeah they sure have alot of leadership heading into the playoffs </div>Detroit isn't collapsing. They acquired a new player, have had injuries, and are still adjusting from losing one of, if not the best defensive player in the NBA
Um, we all kind of know that there not showing up with set plays and that its all about the entertainment. Its also a good weekend to get the fans integretated with the players and also, the events are fun to watch.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BrewCityBuck @ Jan 25 2007, 04:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Sadly most players probably feel this way but don't say it like Arenas does. The ASG is a joke and it's that kind of attitude thats ruined the game.</div>Exactly
