Showing posts with label Javaris Crittenton. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Javaris Crittenton. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

NBA News 2010: Bobcats invite Javaris Crittenton

Javaris Crittenton playing with the Washington...Image via Wikipedia
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Charlotte Bobcats will bring Javaris Crittenton to training camp with a non-guaranteed contract, giving the ex-Washington Wizards point guard a chance to return to the NBA following his infamous gun altercation with Gilbert Arenas.

Crittenton didn't play last season because of an ankle injury and then served a 38-game suspension after he and Arenas acknowledged bringing guns into the locker room following a dispute stemming from a card game on a team flight.

Agent Mark Bartelstein said Wednesday he's had discussions with Bobcats coach Larry Brown and general manager Rod Higgins throughout the summer about the 6-foot-5 Crittenton, who has recovered following left ankle surgery.

"He had surgery to remove a bone spur and he's completely healthy now," Bartelstein said. "He's excited about the opportunity."


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Monday, August 30, 2010

NBA News 2010: Gilbert Arenas: Disgraced Star To Lead Washington Wizards to Playoffs?

Gilbert Arenas playing with the Washington WizardsImage via Wikipedia
The 2009-10 NBA season was a nightmare for Gilbert Arenas

During card games played on flights during road trips, Gil and teammate Javaris Crittenton became involved in a dispute regarding a gambling debt.

So if Gil is able to return to the level at which he performed in 2006-07 (he has only played in 37 games during the past three seasons due to injuries and suspension), the coupling of him and the All-American Wall should make for a dynamic duo.

Should their young guns grow to succeed sooner, rather than later, Arenas' return to an elite level could be the final piece to the playoff puzzle.

And who knows?  The Wizards could turn into this year's version of the 2009-10 Oklahoma City Thunder—a young, talented team which exceeded expectations, made the playoffs, and almost knocked off the eventual champion LA Lakers


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