With Gilbert Arenas, Washington Wizards Fans Hope for Best but Expect Worst

It wasn’t supposed to feel like this. As the USA Olympic basketball team brought back comfort and normalcy to fans across the country, the Wizards tried to do the same for the local Washington faithful by signing free agent point guard Gilbert Arenas to a six-year, $111 million dollar contract.  This followed the relatively recent signing of Antawn Jamison, who along with Caron Butler, kept the Wizards' season alive last year without a healthy Arenas. With all three of the stars signed on long term, coupled with the improving young talent of Nick Young and Andray Blatche, all indications were that the Wizards are finally ready to take the next step from playoff regular to championship contender. There was a deep sigh of relief.  That was, until the awful news hit the airwaves.  Gilbert Arenas had yet another knee surgery, months after all reports indicating the success of his rehab.  Like thunder following lightning, more bad news was to come.  It was reported ... (link)