Sorry Clippers, Gilbert Arenas has chosen China! I’m surprised he would turn down the Clippers (if the rumor is true) and head to China, but apparently there’s a reason for it.
Report after the jump…
Via BR:
According to HipHollywood, Gilbert Arenas plans to play in China for the 2013-14 season. Hoopsworld’s Alex Kennedy previously reported that the point guard may have received a training camp invite from the Clippers.
While on the “red carpet” for Laura Govan’s “birthday bash,” however, Arenas said he has no intention of joining the Clippers and will instead play for the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA).
Why on earth would Arenas choose the CBA over the NBA if there’s a team willing to take another chance on him? Convenience, apparently.
“With China, I get to go and still play and then I can get back home and spend more time with the kids,” told HipHollywood of the CBA’s shorter season. “I get to be home in February and enjoy the family, I don’t need the NBA money, I have enough of it. Now it’s about spending time with the family and the kids.
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