Manhattan Strip Clubs: Arenas Tries Contrition: Wiz’ Guard Apologies For Behavior
He issued a statement of apology after a photo was released showing him pointing his fingers, as if they were guns, to teammates who looked on while laughing.
“I feel very badly that my actions have caused the NBA to suspend me, but I understand why the league took this action,” Arenas said. “I put the NBA in a negative light and let down my teammates and our fans. While I never intended any harm or disrespect to the NBA, or anyone else, my gun possession at the Verizon Center and my attempts at humor showed terrible judgment. I take full responsibility for my conduct.”
The NBA has had issues with guns and its players in the past, including Sebastian Telfair, suspended three games after pleading guilty to criminal possession of a weapon in 2008.
Stephen Jackson was hit with a seven game ban in 2007 after taking shots outside an Indiana strip club in 2007.
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