Fred Bowen's "The Score" column,
July 3, 2008, Washington Post

The Pros and Cons of Gilbert Arenas

The Washington Wizards picked up a new player -- 7-foot center JaVale McGee -- in last week's National Basketball Association draft. But the Wizards' chances of becoming a top-flight team next season could depend on whether they keep one of their current players: star guard Gilbert Arenas.

Arenas is a free agent now, meaning that he can sign a contract to play with another team. The Wizards have to decide either to sign Arenas or to let him go. When making a big decision, such as signing a superstar basketball player or getting a dog for the family, it is always good to make a list of the reasons why you should or shouldn't do it. Let's make a couple of lists for the Wizards to help them decide whether to bring Arenas back.

It's not an easy decision. What should the Wizards do? I hope they bring Arenas back, and I hope that it's the right decision.

Fred Bowen writes KidsPost's sports opinion column and is an author of sports novels for kids.

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