Posted on 12/25/2009 7:50:15 AM PST by marktwain
The NBA and Washington Wizards are investigating Gilbert Arenas for storing firearms in his locker, which would be a violation of the league's gun policy.
After CBSSports.com first reported the incident Thursday, the Wizards released a statement saying that Arenas stored unloaded firearms in a locked container in his locker. The guns were not accompanied by ammunition, the team said. But under league guidelines collectively bargained between the players and owners, players are not permitted to carry firearms on league property or during league business. Arenas, who was previously suspended one game in 2004-05 for violating the NBA's weapons policy, could face league discipline regardless of whether the guns in his locker were loaded. NBA policy does not differentiate between loaded and unloaded guns, according to a person familiar with the guidelines.
“The Wizards organization and Arenas promptly notified the local authorities and the NBA, [and] are cooperating fully with law enforcement during its review of this matter," the team said in its statement.
A person familiar with the probe said the investigation "will be concluded shortly," and that no criminal charges have been filed. The NBA's collective bargaining agreement permits players to legally possess firearms only when they are not on league property or conducting league business.
"We're aware of the situation and are working to gain a full understanding of the facts and relevant legal issues," NBA spokesman Tim Frank said.
Arenas told the Washington Times that the incident occurred around December 10, when he moved the weapons from his home to his lock box at Verizon Center after his daughter was born.
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Probably trying to avoid a Plaxico Burress type incident
from one of these pinheads mishandling a gun
Most of the NBA players are no rocket scientists....
Probably trying to keep the headcount up and the insurance premiums lower.
Saw the Kings defeat the Wizards at Arco the other night - awesome game, good team (well-matched with the Kings). Wizards got a lot of fouls but they had a smooth, strong team with good moves. Fun game.
A loaded firearm is your best friend or someone else’s worst enemy.
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