More Problems For Gilbert Arenas

Gilbert Arenas felt the need to bring guns in a NBA locker room over a gambling disagreement with teammate Javaris Crittenton, and just keeps on paying the price for it. He has been suspended indefinitely by NBA commissioner David Stern, and today has been charged with a felony in connection with the locker room confrontation. Now that the facts have been laid out, here is my take. First, it is inexcusable and unexplainable why Arenas would bring a gun into the locker room. He is making over $16 million a year, so I think he could have been a little more patient with this alleged gambling debt that Crittenton owes. He isn't hurting for money. But seriously, Arenas just was not smart for bringing guns into the locker room. Not only was he potentially harming his teammates, he wound up harming himself. In this era of professional sports, with all the tragedies and trouble that has befallen athletes, its time to crack down on athletes using guns. I know they feel at risk because they are recognizable to millions of people, but all four major sports in this country have to crack down on gun usage and follow David Stern's actions in this case. There should be a zero tolerance policy for athletes using guns and bringing them into their work place. I don't normally agree with indefinite suspensions for athletes who make mistakes. I believe in giving people second chances, but not when it comes to the issue of athletes and guns.