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Sun Apr 06, 2008 7:43 am EDT

Arenas returns to action, much to surprise of coach

By Joe Zedalis

Gilbert Arenas

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Gilbert Arenas decided to play last Wednesday against Milwaukee, his first game since missing 66 following left knee surgery, which apparently was a well-kept secret to everyone but Arenas the Boston Globe reported.

He stayed in the locker room as the game began, then jogged out to the bench midway through the first quarter. He then checked into the game, got the obligatory standing O, and proceeded to hit his first four shots. Afterward, Wizards coach Eddie Jordan said he hadn't been told of Arenas's availability.

"I found out," Jordan said. "Let's say it wasn't normal, proper channels."

Source: Boston GlobeNew Window

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  1. avg323
    1. Posted by avg323 Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:46 pm EDT

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    the wizards are better off without him..it just show how some players love to be in the spotlight!! egocentric! i say he's overrated.. too much to prove yet, defensively and especially in the playoffs..
  2. Justin O
    2. Posted by Justin O Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:59 pm EDT

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    He was one of the three best scorers in the league last year (behind only Kobe and Lebron), and putting him with a much better surrounding cast this year in no way will hurt the team. Last year the Wizards were leading the NBA record-wise until the injuries started, should they start to gel and have a full squad for the first time all year, the East had better watch out.
  3. howard h
    3. Posted by howard h Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:51 pm EDT

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    they will never have the full team all year round because one of the big threes there will always get injured.
  4. avg323
    4. Posted by avg323 Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:46 pm EDT

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    and besides with three of their top players healthy, i dont see them beating or let alone match-up in a 7-game series against orlando or detroit or boston..
  5. ffffffff
    5. Posted by ffffffff Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:48 pm EDT

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    Ball hog
  6. jive_80
    6. Posted by jive_80 Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:35 pm EDT

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    papansin naman tong si arenas e, mashadong pa-star amputa.
  7. avg323
    7. Posted by avg323 Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:46 pm EDT

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    jive_80! mabuhay mga noypi!!
  8. haydenhc16
    8. Posted by haydenhc16 Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:17 pm EDT

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    gil is amazing like last year when he got injured the team fell apart and couldn't pass the first round of the playoffs
    gil is the wizards only chance at beating the pistons and making it to the finals
  9. Kevin L
    9. Posted by Kevin L Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:51 pm EDT

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    He will never be as good as he use 2 be he just need's 2 come 2 cleveland 2 help lebron out
  10. Veejay
    10. Posted by Veejay Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:36 pm EDT

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    gil is sooooo full of himself. he's all about gil. he doesn't deserve to be in the adidas commercial "we not me" & "basketball is a brotherhood".
  11. R.
    11. Posted by R. Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:06 pm EDT

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    Ya he is about me at times i agree.....and he wants a new contract or a opt out soon... yet with GIL in the line up this team can be scarey....if he is at full health..,,,,.it is a shame they keep having major injuries....the last few seasons..... a healthy wizard team can play with just about anyone!!!!!!!!!
  12. mp4dc
    12. Posted by mp4dc Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:18 pm EDT

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    I welcome Gil back. Maybe his being out and really seeing that this team can still win without him will change his whole attitude. Addressing the comment that the Wizards will be no match against Boston, Detroit or Orlando....The Wizards beat Boston back to back without Gilbert. Just having him on the floor makes the team better.

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