The Harlem Globetrotters, making him the only player to have his number retired in the NBA and the whatever league the Globies play in. This made some news. Gilbert Arenas, also known as “Agent Zero”, wore his jersey number like a chip on his shoulder. 23. This allows Charlotte fans to scout Anthony Davis and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, giving them a look at two future NBA studs whom they won't get to draft after getting stuck with the No. At this point, any team attaching their name to Gilbert Arenas would be a PR nightmare. ), and 2) the ceremony took so long (reportedly 43 minutes) that opposing coach Stan Van Gundy -- who has some history with the Heat -- jokingly pointed out that, the previous week, the Knicks took "less time to honor seven people," including Patrick Ewing and Walt Frazier. As … 4 lottery ball. Gil is basically persona non grata which means his jersey is retired in a way I guess. 34 went up in Philadelphia and Phoenix. Newly signed Grizzlies guard Gilbert Arenas will look at L.A. like, "Glad I didn't end up in that toxic locker room." 2. If the team doesn't move, Bibby has a good chance of seeing his jersey get lifted in Sacramento. At the same time if you asked me to name the greatest Wizards' player in the 21st century, it'll be him. Gilbert Arenas gun reference on Jeopardy (Photo) by Charles Rahrig V. Miami Dolphins. Yep. What am I gonna wear if I sign with Denver!?". When Mike Botticello got the call that Ice Cube wanted to be on “The No Chill Podcast,”he knew what was going to happen. 23 has been retired three times in NBA circles: Once by the Bulls (before he surprisingly wore it while it still hung from the rafters), once again by the Bulls and once by the Heat? The source for everything Washington Wizards related: links, news, photos, videos, news, and discussion. Why, what's the problem? The party runs long on across the causeway from South Beach. He played with the Shanghai Sharks of the Chinese Basketball Association last season. We had to get Unseld on this list. Tom Meschery (Warriors) made the Hall of Fame -- the Nevada Writers Hall of Fame, after earning an MFA at the University of Iowa and becoming a published poet. With reoccurring injuries and off-the-court-issues stemming from a felony gun charge, Arenas has been out since 2012. Gilbert never got any criticism for his playing style. But he can no longer garner respect in the league. Ever.). They're also the only team to officially honor their athletic trainer (Joe Proski) with a "retired" "number." He was like, ‘No.’ Jay was my guy, so he knows a lot of other numbers are retired at Duke … Gilbert Arenas was always one of my favorite players growing up and zero [his jersey number] was available.” “So, I picked zero because of Gilbert Arenas, and and I kept it with the Celtics,” he added. And Isiah Thomas (Pistons) -- nah, too easy. His No. Three NBA teams have honored him: the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers. the 78 bullets won the championship. Prime Kobe and Lebron. 6 for its fans: Orlando, which 1) temporarily suspended the retirement for Patrick Ewing's memorable one-season run, and 2) according to Page 2's dubious sources, offered the banner to the Nets in a proposed Dwight Howard trade. At the University of Arizona, Arenas wasn’t able to pick number 25, his high school number, because it was retired. He had 3 good years, could never beat a young LeBron, and then brought guns into the locker room. Shaquille O'Neal? The No. 9. 3. That was the golden age for high volume perimeter scorers. (Side note: The Seattle SuperSonics did retire Haywood's jersey.). Looks like you're using new Reddit on an old browser. (Bonus question: What would happen if Jeremy Lin went to the Hawks? Only two players in the league had a higher average OBPM during that period. Hey my favorite Washington Wizard so far. Gilbert Arenas made 0 the coolest jersey number in the NBA. I don't think we should. Patrick Dorsey is a Page 2 editor. College career. 10. Damian Lillard #0. 0 famous in Washington. He was good but not great enough to have his number retired. It was only three years, but those were a great three years. Wes Unseld white 1970s Bullets. 9, the Wizards have told players who have asked that they can't wear it. Gilbert Arenas 0, Wizards Marcus Banks 3, Timberwolves Mike Bibby 10, Kings ... 2006, he became just the third player in Nebraska men’s basketball history to have his jersey retired. He's an Instagram troll like he's 15 years old, he talked shit about WNBA players saying they're ugly lesbians, he admitted to scamming the credit card company in at the strip club, and he smashed his girlfriends car on purpose. 12. Wait, scratch that. So to prove his doubters wrong, Arenas’ picked number zero and it was his number until he left Washington. His image is ruined in DC and his career in WAS wasn't super legendary, while I agree that he shouldn't have his number retired, I do think he had a legendary career as far as wizards go. The Spurs on Wednesday retired Bruce Bowen's jersey. Is there anyone the Heat hasn't given a banner to? Gilbert Arenas is a former professional basketball player from America. 5) Who was the franchise's very first draft pick? Click to see full answer. 2006 was the year that Gilbert, Kobe, Lebron, Nash, Iverson, Dirk, and Pierce had career highs in PPG. Ed Macauley (Celtics, naturally) became a deacon Dick Barnett (Knicks) became a professor at St. John's. like … Fear not, 13ers; as Mike Miller proves, that number is still available for wear. 11. He is better known as three-time NBA All-Star, and he has voted the NBA Most Improved Player in 2002-2003 Season. Did Gilbert Arenas give Russell Westbrook his blessing? ***** Arenas attended Grant High School in the Valley Glen district of Los Angeles, and accepted a scholarship offer to the University of Arizona late in his junior year. No, not that Gus Johnson. Could be a coincidence. Charles Barkley's No. Damian Lillard is all about loyalty, and this talented point guard is … Poor Bimbo.). (And by retired, we mean never again. and "Our owner is more incomprehensible than your owner! He was drafted by the Golden State Warriors with the 31st overall pick in the 2001 NBA draft. And it's a good thing; otherwise Jeremy Richardson (previously) and Justin Harper (currently) wouldn't have gotten to don his No. Also retiring his No. Here are 15 fun facts about retired jerseys in the NBA: 1. From Ekpe Udoh, who was traded from Golden State to Milwaukee in the Andrew Bogut/Monta Ellis deal not long before Mullin's ceremony -- in which, in case you missed it, owner Joe Lacob was resoundingly booed. Why the 82 bullets? Junior Bridgeman (Bucks) eventually ran more than 160 Wendy's and 120 Chili's franchises. Gilbert Jay Arenas Jr. is an American former professional basketball player. Bucks at Bobcats, Friday: Bucks, Bobcats, whatever. Gilbert Arenas will not be happy with Arizona’s choice for a new head coach. Among the many numbers retired by the long-standing (and oft-moving) Kings franchise is 6 -- as in sixth man, for the fans. He was an iconic player for this franchise, and no wizard will look right with the number 0 on his back besides gil. ", Jazz at Celtics, Wednesday: The Jazz wins. Onetime Hawks owner Ted Turner -- you might have watched a network of his or two -- has a banner hanging from the Atlanta rafters plus a number retired in his name: 17, as in Channel 17, home of a once-local station called WTBS. (Weird, since he never averaged many steals. Also I doubt the Wiz want anything to do with him now. Gilbert Arenas, in 2016, doing just fine thank you very much. Belonging to star quarterback Colt McCoy, the jersey will be retired on Oct. 30 when the Longhorns take on Baylor. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. "I don't even know who you are talking about," he says. He'll only be remembered for the guns. "I don't even know who you are talking about," he says. A number of number retirees went on to do interesting things: Lloyd Neal (Blazers) worked in IRS collections. 12 remains in play. ", Warriors at Blazers, Sunday: Portland fans will taunt Golden State players with chants like "U-G-L-Y, you ain't got no alibi!" Seriously, FUCK grumsfeld. Lou Hudson (Hawks) was named 1992 citizen of the year in Park City, Utah. Boom!) 32. He averaged 12 points per game as a second-grader in YMCA hoops; all other basketball court records have been sealed. No one has worn the No. Keeping this in consideration, what happen to Gilbert Arenas? 15. The Baltimore/Washington Bullets/Wizards retired Gus Johnson's number. Game 4 saw the Wizards heat up again, as Arenas scored 20 in the fourth quarter after claiming he changed his jersey, shorts, shoes and tights in the room and the Wizards won 106–96. More Heat fun: At the 2009 ceremony honoring Alonzo Mourning, 1) the banner lifted to the rafters was so big even LeBron James could hit it with a ball in the fourth quarter (obligatory LeBron joke! But hey, it's Miami. But one year in Philly, Barkley wore 32 -- and needed permission from Billy Cunningham, for whom that jersey was retired, to do it. "That team's a nobody. He is also a Hall … Cavaliers at Magic, Friday: 2011-12 Magic, welcome in the 2013-14 Magic! And as Miller proves, that number still hasn't won a championship in Miami (unless you count Bob Natal). I guess I'll play devil's advocate. Those are just the latest entries into the wide world of NBA jersey honorings -- an area with enough retirements to make Brett Favre and Evander Holyfield wonder if they're doing it wrong. Since 2010, when Arenas switched to No. He does not have his jersey retired by the Detroit Pistons, either, where he had more success than he did with Portland. 0 jersey for the Washington Wizards since Gilbert Arenas, who popularized the number not only in Washington but around the basketball world with his electric, yet brief run as one of the best scorers in the NBA. However, Gilbert Arenas retired from professional basketball after playing one year for Shanghai Sharks in 2013. ... Gilbert Arenas was nicknamed "Agent Zero", due to his jersey number and his late-game shot-making ability. The real party starts at 9:45, when the court becomes a projector screen for Indiana-Kentucky. He'll get his Lakers due soon, but his exit from Orlando hasn't gotten the Big Banner an express ticket to the upper regions of the O-rena, new or old. 24 of Spencer Haywood, whose Supreme Court case allowed non-seniors to enter the league. Arenas missed a potential game-winning three-pointer on the other end to seal the win for the Cavs. 14. The Lakers' tributes to Kobe Bryant included jersey patches and floor logos at Staples Center for the team's first game since the legend's death. 6. Also in the rafters is basketball luminary Dan Marino? 41 jersey was retired by the Bullets shortly after his 1981 retirement, and he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1988. James in 2009 said he wanted the entire league to retire Jordan's No. **Wizards Basketball** You're welcome LeBron, Kobe, M.J., Melo, Blake Show, Kwame Brown and basically everyone except Tim Duncan and Sam Young. It's moot now, but we wonder if the moving van to Las Vegas/Anaheim/San Jose/Seattle would have had room for the banner? The Heat also honored its trainer, the retired Ron Culp. 7. Bryant introduced Arenas to his 13-year-old daughter Giana, who was an aspiring basketball talent herself. Gilbert Arenas has gathered his $135 million net worth throughout his twelve years of professional basketball career and endorsement deals. When he retired, Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe was the all-time leader in receptions (815), yards (10,060), and TDs (62) by a tight end. Wilt Chamberlain was the king of scoring (oh, grow up), and he's the king of jersey retirements too. He got critized for his low b-ball IQ and goofball behavior. His #25 was retired by the school. Only a few short years ago, the Wizards unveiled this bright gold road-alternate uniform with Gilbert Arenas. I don't think that warrants his name in the rafters, I loved how he was the highest paid player a couple years ago, while Sitting on his couch. 8. One other team has retired No. 13? Here are 15 fun facts about retired jerseys in the NBA: 1. Not to cast a shadow on Arenas's skill, but it's not like anyone from the '82 Bullets got retired. He brought guns into the locker room and is a misogynist. While the Miami Heat have only been around since 1989, the team has some jerseys retired. Not by any means advocating to retire Gil's 0. Additionally he carried the team to 4 consecutive playoff trips, the longest streak we've seen in decades. You could even make a case for Chris Webber. Was 22 in high-school… got to duke @RealJayWilliams wouldn’t let me wear 22 lol…. McCoy will join fellow Texas football … so I dont see why not, New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the washingtonwizards community. Gilbert Arenas. His playing style was just as perfect for the mid 2000s as it is now. (Besides Coles. Zero retired numbers. That's why a thousand or so of his best friends came out to honor him at Grant's alumni basketball game. The real number that should be universally shelved? I think his number should be retired. Get a recap of the Golden State Warriors vs. Houston Rockets basketball game. The Warriors on Monday retired Chris Mullin's jersey. 4. This spurred (heh) some debate. By being a guy who looks like Mark Eaton, he is the scariest player ever to have his number retired as well. david gilbert hockey dennis gilbert hockey gilbert hockey gilbert hockey arena gilbert hockey fight gilbert hockey player gilbert hockey rink greg gilbert hockey rod gilbert hockey tom gilbert hockey Gilles gilbert is a retired ice hockey goaltender who was drafted in the third round of the 1969 nhl amateur draft from the london knights. The Phoenix Suns are often lauded for having a miracle training staff. The site may not work properly if you don't, If you do not update your browser, we suggest you visit, Press J to jump to the feed. One of his teammates, Richard … And from that team are 2 of the 4 retired jerseys we have hanging. Yet former Heat Bimbo Coles' No. Jordan isn't the only non-Heat player with a number retired by Miami. ". • Grizzlies. Earning Highlights. It was the first number Miami ever retired, in 2003. Upon learning this, Metta World Peace said, "Aw man! Or perhaps athletic training headquarters gets them the really good gauze. The Number 0 has become relatively popular in the league these days. When Westbrook changed jersey numbers, many assumed it was because Gilbert Arenas already made No. After the game, Kevin Garnett is asked about Utah's play. However, it was Gilbert Arenas’ seven-year stint with the Wizards that made this choice so popular. 12a. He is a family man, has a good sense of humor and compelling perspectives on an array of topics. 5. While the jersey number isn't officially retired, it … He can be reached at bypatrickdorsey(at)gmail(dot)com and is on Twitter (@DorseyPatrick). 13. Michael Jordan's No. Bonus answer: Lin changes his number.). All i'm sayin is that you gotta set the bar a little higher than a single second round playoff exit for retiring a jersey. Gil is basically persona non grata which means his jersey is retired in a way I guess. Gilbert Arenas opens up about his infamous gun incident with the Wizards. He was a three-time Mr. Colorado Basketball in high school, and his jersey was retired by the Buffaloes. Oh god the offseason blog posts are coming. He hit so many buzzer beaters it was insane, it was expected that he'd make it, not miss. Fuck longevity. They rolled out the red carpet for their most famous alum, retired his number 25 uniform jersey and said thanks for the memories, including the ones certain to come in the future. Share this article 206 shares share tweet text email link Andrew Joseph. By being 7-foot-4, Mark Eaton is the tallest NBA player ever to have his number retired (by the Jazz). It will never happen. PLUS he raised the Goof Troop of Swaggy P, Javale McGee, and Blatche. Coaches get their "numbers" retired too, such as the Nuggets' Doug Moe (432, for 432 wins). "That team's a nobody.". Arenas recalls Kobe telling Gigi: “This is the son of a (expletive) that scored 60 on me." Gilbert Arenas: Arenas is in a bit of an unfortunate situation. Although nothing was made official, it looked like the Wizards had retired the jersey. Arenas played basketball at the University of Arizona. Gilbert is also a three-time member of the All-NBA Teams. It didn't last too long either as they retired it 2009. Arenas was raised in the San Fernando Valley section of Los Angeles where he played basketball at Ulysses S. Grant High School. Why? Honorable Mention: Randy Moss 84. He did it for a quite serious reason: to honor Magic Johnson, who had recently retired after his shocking HIV revelation. Man have you seen Gilbert's instagram? Grizzlies at Clippers, Saturday: Newly signed Grizzlies guard Gilbert Arenas will look at L.A. like, "Glad I didn't end up in that toxic locker room. It's never going to happen. Not because "2" is a more slimming digit. Still doesn't excuse him from making himself a public enemy to the WNBA this year, among other things. 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