Gilbert Arenas, a former NBA All-Star, gained fame during his time with the Washington Wizards, where he earned the nickname ‘Agent Zero’ and was a three-time All-Star. He set a record for a 60-point game, shared with Bradley Beal. However, injuries sidelined him for much of the 2007-08 season. Tensions arose when the Wizards traded for Javaris Crittenton, leading to a series of personal attacks between the two players. Arenas attempted to provoke Crittenton by making threats, including one about burning his car, which escalated into a heated confrontation where both players brought guns into the locker room—a shocking incident that resulted in a season suspension and legal consequences for both.
Crittenton’s career spiraled downward after being waived by the Wizards, eventually leading to his imprisonment for manslaughter in 2011. Arenas, on the other hand, returned to the NBA but never regained his previous form. He later served as a mentor to younger players like John Wall and Jameer Nelson before retiring at just 30 years old. His post-NBA career now includes hosting a successful podcast, “Gil’s Arena.”
