Gilbert Arenas might be the most selfish player in sports.

There are a LOT of athletes more selfish than he is. His almost over-the-top dedication to basketball speaks for itself.

While nobody can explain why he says what he says, don't let Gilbert's mouth fool you. He is 100% into his profession and gives his team and the fans all that he has. If Gilbert was a slacker, I'd be all over him. But the way he's continually improved himself since joining the NBA is amazing.

He remains one of my favorite players in the NBA.

 

I would not hesitate to pay money to watch him play bball.

 

It is indeed selfish, moreover inconsiderate and unprofessional to declare this midseason when your team is 'contending', at least in the east, and you are leading the helm. But this is classic Arenas, he has never kept his mouth shut and I admire his brazen, candid approach to public relations.

 

I don't really understand him. I know he is a gym rat and will do anything to get better. At the same time he seems to not really understand (or maybe he doesn't care) the game is supposed to be about team success. He is certainly an enigma. From what I have heard he is an awesome, down to earth guy who would give the shirt off his back to someone in need but at the same time he is so self absorbed with himself when it comes to basketball it is hard to imagine him winning or even having other NBA guys wanting him on their team.

 

Gil isn't selfish or overrated, he just does his thing loudly, every player wants to have a NBA ring and Gilbert wants it also.

He's just looking for the best offer, he wants to be remembered as a magnificiant player like everybody wants, but I'm sure he loves his Wizards, damn he's such a person. Great athlete, love him.

 

well said

 

Can you blame him for coming across as "selfish"? He was not really given a second thought of success when he came into the league, earned everything he's gotten to this point. None of it was just handed to him.

He said straight up that "The contract is not the reason for coming back," and went on to say "The contract is what is on my mind when I'm thinking about coming back. Let's be real. If I get hurt again, who's gonna want to pay somebody who's had three knee surgeries?" Can you blame him for thinking about his contract status given his injuries?? I think that is legitimate selfishness.

 

Dude relax. He's clearly hamming it up for the internet.

 

i think he's an interesting guy with a chip on his shoulder. he's probably a bit selfish but he's had to be to get to this level from where he was.

that said, he's extremely overrated. he's a good player, great scorer, but you're not winning anything if he's your best player.

 

That's my thoughts exactly. No one gave him a lick so why should he? He worked hard to get where he is at. He's looking out for himself, as sad/selfish as that is, it is probably the best thing to do in the NBA. Teams don't have any loyalty to the players, so the players need to tread carefully.

 

Exactly, if he was damaged goods the wizards would dump him in a second.

 

he deserves it. he went rags to riches. deep on the bench of G.S. to where he is now. I think the guy is pretty funny....

 

Gilbert Arenas is by far the most selfish player in the league, god I hate this goof.

 

I don't think he's so selfish...he's just got a chip on his shoulder...that gives him motivation, but adds to his propensity to speak when he shouldn't.

Arenas could play T-Mac's role on the Rockets, and would fit in with the guys well enough...he'd never be called a "cancer" and to my knowledge he never has.

I like Arenas.