washingtontimes.com - 9/28/2008
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The Wizards just concluded interviews following their first practice of the preseason, and coach Eddie Jordan said he was pleased with the tempo his players brought and the maturity and focus of his younger players. A few highlights:> Gilbert Arenas may be sidelined, but made a point to remain ...
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Gilbert Speaks
Gilbertology —
After not talking to the media on Friday (and paying the price) Gilbert spoke to the media today from Wizards Training Camp at VCU. First, he explained why he didn’t talk on Friday:
By the time I got done with rehab, I just didn’t feel like it. And I figured that since I’m not playing in camp, and for me to come out there and take all the attention, that brings everybody else down.
And here’s what he said about his new role on the team while he recovers from surgery:
I’m ...
Washington Wizards Training Camp Spawns Questions
Truth About It - Washington Wizards Blog —
... Arenas has become so good at garnering attention that he causes a fuss even when he is ducking through back doors trying to avoid attention. So while Gilbert claims that he didn't want to "take all the attention," and bring "everybody else down," I'm still not sure how he thought he would avoid attention by not participating in media day. Players know they will get fined, and stars like him should realize that such acts will make ...
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