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Quick, sad, could be worse, just might be worse news: The Wizards will have to once again start the season without their numero uno, and everyone's favorite basketball eccentric, Gilbert Arenas. From Wizards Insider, via Ball Don't Lie:
Gilbert Arenas confirmed that he underwent a surgical procedure this morning that "cleaned out some debris" in his left knee. Arenas, who has undergone two surgeries to repair the left knee in the last two seasons, has been limited during the rehab process all summer and said he has planned all along on not participating in training camp or the preseason. Arenas, who signed a six-year, $111 million contract this summer, said he plans on returning to game action sometime in early December which would mean that he'd miss at least the season's first month.I'm trying to stay positive here. Bear in mind, a year or two ago, Gil would still have been seen as ahead of schedule in a microfracture comeback. Better safe than sorry, the Wizards can play without him, and this isn't the end of the world -- for now. (Reality check: If you just look at the URL for the BDL page, it appears he'll miss the whole season.)
"I just had some floating debris in there that was slowing me down," said Arenas, who seemed to be in good spirits. "It was irritating the knee so we decided to go in there and clean it out. This should actually allow me to come back faster."
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Gilbert Arenas is becoming the next Grant Hill. This is a guy who is loaded with talent and has the ability to take his team deep in the playoffs. If he cant stay healthy and get on the court, the wizards will continue to underachieve. This team is loaded with young talent but needs Arenas in order to become one of the best teams in the East. It is important this time that he doesnt rush his return and rehabs his injusry to 100% before rejoinging the team. Though that may sabotage this season, a healthy Gilbert later if better than a gimpy one sooner.
by walker427 on Sep 17, 2008 2:38 PM EDT reply actions
and they still gave him a fat contract. they are gonna be stuck with him and his contract just like grant hill and orlando, thats the only similarity. hill has more class…way more and is/was/could of been 10x the player and leader arenas is.
by justyamorica on Sep 17, 2008 4:04 PM EDT reply actions
Hurt already? I like Arenas, he’s a great player, but I don’t think I would have given him $111 mil as much as he’s injured. $111 million? I thought this country was hurting financially? I guess not. Athletes and celebrities live in a whole different world.
by DodgerBryce on Sep 17, 2008 6:27 PM EDT reply actions
YAWN. Who cares? It’s the NBA. Wake me when the playoffs start.
by meglasdad on Sep 17, 2008 7:57 PM EDT reply actions
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