Gilbert Arenas Makes the NBA Slightly Relevant

As I've been watching the NCAA Tournament this past month one thought keeps popping up in my head ; the NBA is a terrible product. The college game is consistently more exciting and fun to watch. Numerous games have come down to the final possession and the players possess a true love for the game. On the other hand, the NBA is so void of talent that the only teams I consider watching are Phoenix, Dallas, and maybe Cleveland (if Lebron decides to show up). However, I now have to add Washington to the list because of the contagious Gilbert Arenas.



This past week Arenas maid two $10 bets with fans. Arenas bet that he would hit the game winning shot, and even though he didn't, I find this a breath of fresh air. The NBA needs characters like Arenas to spark more interest. His blog is actually worth a read, he yells Hibachi! when shooting, and this isn't the only time he made a bet. Obviously the NBA reprimanded Arenas for the bets, but how cool would it be if you could place bets with players at games? Maybe some incentive to perform would serve them well? Keep on living in your own world Agent Zero........