Gilbert Arenas on his Jerseys

Posted by gilbertology on December 13th, 2006 in Gilbert's Thoughts

“It started when I was younger. I used to watch Dennis Rodman. He threw his jerseys off after he got kicked out the game. But the way everybody was fighting over it … When I was little I thought, “Man, if I ever make it to the NBA, that’s what I want my trademark to be.” You know, me giving away my jerseys. So, when I was at Golden State I gave away shoes because I got them free from Reebok. So I just ordered a whole bunch of pairs, signed them, and at the beginning of the year I threw a whole bunch of them out and at the end of the year I throw ‘em out. So when I signed my new deal, I just ordered a whole bunch of jerseys so that I can throw them out every day.

It’s usually the jersey I wear in the game but sometimes, when I’m in the mood, I’ll throw about 10-15 jerseys out, you know, just to get them out.

I don’t get fined. I think I’m the only player who can actually take off something and throw it into the stands. Because all fans don’t appreciate it, they don’t want everybody throwing headbands and stuff, so I got the OK. I’m the only one who got the OK to do it.”

3 responses so far ↓

  • Jerry Parsons // Dec 14, 2006 at 6:50 am

    I think its good that you throw your Jersey out after games. I just voted for the ALL STAR game and for sure your on it. Look forward to seeing you play when I come back from Iraq on vacation. Miss seeing all the games on TV back home. When the Wizards win it makes my time go by. Once in a while we might get a Wizards game come on TV here but it is at like 2 in the morning but I will tell you I am up watching it.

  • Pradamaster // Dec 14, 2006 at 7:07 pm

    Dude, sweet site. I’m a fan!

    -Pradamaster
    Bullets Forever
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  • Pepper // Dec 14, 2006 at 8:00 pm

    Why not throw a signed jersey into the crowd?

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