<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Gilbert Arenas has a blog on ESPN.com. It has it's moments, too, that are a bit looney. But we've gotten to know Gilbert as a funny personality. Stephon's recent behavior doesn't come off as funny. He seems uncommonly giddy, which is all good. His sneaker is making a difference in the industry. I wish Kevin Durant took his offer instead of the $50-plus mil that Nike tossed him. But Durant probably never knew what it was like to not be able to afford good sneakers. Or maybe he doesn't remember. I'm totally with Stephon and his movement. Totally. I'm just not as with it as some others, who trade objectivity for access. Who promote instead of report. There's a line I learned not to cross when I majored in journalism in college. And go ahead and counter-attack a few stories about the future of the point guard spot (written by yours truly and veteran Frank Isola of the Daily News) by suggesting you would consider playing in Italy after your contract ends. I'm actually pleased to read that Steph sees the reality of his future with the Knicks. That he admits his body has taken a pounding after a decade in the NBA. Some guys just refuse to accept it. Stephon's lucidity is refreshing. But to compare yourself going to Italy to Beckham coming to America? Yeah, that's when ya lost me.</div> Source: Blog Newsday
