Last night we saw the return of the NBA. There were a couple of good games, but more importantly, the return of a few great players. Kevin Garnett came back from his mysterious knee injury to have a good game against the Cavs. He guarded Shaq really well and shot for a high percentage, and basically did all the things needed to bring his team a “W,” classic KG.
But we also saw the return of Gilbert Arenas. Yes, we’ve seen him step onto the court once or twice in the last two years, but he wasn’t himself. He wasn’t Agent Zero, the guy who gives opposing defenses nightmares. The guy who can beat you off the dribble and get to the hole, or who can drain a three from 40 feet away. He’s exciting, entertaining, quick, accurate, and loves the spotlight and high pressure moments. On top of that, he’s witty and clever, and is genuinely one of the most entertaining personalities in sports. The league carried on well without him these last two years, but something was missing. Then last night, Arenas broke ankles on his way to 29 points and 9 assists, reminding us of what we had forgotten. So, welcome back, Hibatchi. I hope you stay as hot as the cooking surface you named yourself after.
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