NBA gunpoint guards in standoff – NY Post
Hey, now we know why the Washington Wizards (nee Bullets) are 10-20. Gilbert Arenas allegedly pulled an unloaded gun on teammate Javaris Crittenton during an argument about a gambling debt, according to Kendrick “Bookie Ball” Long a friend of Crittenton. Long said that Crittenton then pulled a gun out as well. Arenas denied the incident.

Well, that is a headache for D.C. sports and the NBA. Arenas’ carrying in the locker room came out over Christmas, but the article above says that became known only after the incident.

I have some a little bit of skepticism about this whole thing — why would a “friend” of Crittenton go off and tell a New York tabloid about this incident? Either Crittenton wanted him too or the dude is not a very good friend methinks. I am sure there will be a lot on this story over the next few days. I wonder if the Wizards would use this to void Arenas’ monster contract?

Thankfully, no shots were fired and no one was hurt. If true, I’ll be really disappointed because I have always like Arenas. He is the quirkiest pro athlete D.C. has had in a long time, if not ever. I am glad this did not happen when Abe Pollin was alive.

So, do I get credit for “breaking” this story on twitter because @dcsportsbog saw it and retweeted me?

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