Arenas: 'I Let Down My Teammates And Our Fans. I Am Very Sorry'

Here is a statement issued by Gilbert Arenas after learning he was suspended indefinitely on Wednesday by the NBA. It's totally not a statement from his lawyer. 

"I feel very badly that my actions have caused the NBA to suspend me, but I understand why the league took this action. I put the NBA in a negative light and let down my teammates and our fans. I am very sorry for doing that.

While I never intended any harm or disrespect to the NBA or anyone else, my gun possession at the Verizon Center and my attempts at humor showed terrible judgment. I take full responsibility for my conduct.

Earlier today, I called Commissioner Stern to apologize, and I hope we will be able to talk soon. I look forward to the day I can return to basketball. In the meantime, I will focus on dealing responsibly with this serious situation and I will continue to cooperate fully with the investigations by law enforcement and NBA authorities."

I called Commissioner Stern to apologize, and I hope we will be able to talk soon -- sounds like Mr. Stern didn't take Gil's call. Then again, no one just calls The Commish.