Gilbert Arenas said long ago that he was opting out of his current contract, but he would re-sign with the Wizards if the team kept Antawn Jamison. Now it looks like Agent Zero has had a change of heart.. Or is this Gilbert being Gilbert?
Arenas has said that he will seek a maximum-level long-term contract, one that could cover up to six years and be worth more than $120 million. However, Arenas has also said that he would be willing to take less if it helps the team retain Jamison and make other moves to improve.
I’m not an NBA general manager but I play one on this blog, and there’s no way I’m giving max money to a guy coming of two knee surgeries. I’d sign him if he wants to take the home team discount and keep Washington’s good young nucleus together, but building around Arenas at $120 mil doesn’t come off as a good investment.
