“I had over 500…” Ex-NBA star Gilbert Arenas admits to SHOCKING gun collection amidst controversial locker room drama

Arenas is a three-time NBA All-Star.

“I had over 500…” Ex-NBA star Gilbert Arenas admits to SHOCKING gun collection amidst controversial locker room drama

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Gilbert Arenas Jr., the former professional basketball player, while playing for the Washington Wizards faced a suspension for a significant part of the 2009-10 NBA season due to handgun violations arising from an incident on December 24, 2009, and for subsequent actions that seemed to downplay the gravity of this episode.

On December 24, 2009, reports surfaced indicating that he had confessed to storing unloaded firearms in his locker at the Capital One Arena and had handed them over to team security, violating NBA rules prohibiting the presence of firearms in an arena. Furthermore, on January 1, 2010, additional reports revealed that Arenas and teammate Javaris Crittenton had drawn guns at each other.

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Speaking to Vlad of VLAD TV on YouTube, Arenas recalled the incident when asked about the “four unloaded guns” he brought to the arena. Arenas responded by saying:

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That's where it gets a little grey area. I never said I bring them to the arena.
Gilbert Arenas on his gun collection

Upon Vlad’s inquiry about the registration of the guns, Arenas openly acknowledged that he possessed nearly 500 firearms. This extensive collection had grown significantly when he acquired a substantial number from his ex-girlfriend’s father.

Probably, so I bought a big gun collection. I just love guns. I had over 500 guns.
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On his 28th birthday, January 6, 2010, the NBA suspended Arenas indefinitely without pay. However, he took the initiative to pen an open editorial in The Washington Post, expressing remorse for his actions. In the piece, he apologized, particularly for not setting a better example for younger individuals and for “making light of a serious situation.”

Gilbert Arenas reveals consequence of 2009 gun incident

Gilbert Arenas was staring for the Washington Wizards before an incident between him and teammate Javaris Crittenton changed his career’s trajectory.

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In an incident in the Wizards dressing room, he had dared Crittenton to shoot him which was a result of a bet between Crittenton and JaVale McGee. Although, no one got hurt the incident was shocking to everyone present and involved.

Speaking to Draymond Green on The Draymond Green Show, he said:

He was right, I was wrong, going through that situation with Javaris, it was really shocking because my whole thing was like man you can do a hundred things right, you make one mistake it erases your whole legacy. My whole legacy is cleared out for one bad decision.
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On March 26, 2010, he faced conviction for his offenses, resulting in a sentence of two years’ probation and 30 days in a halfway house.

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