Gilbert Arenas
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| Position: | Guard |
| Height: | 6'4" / 194 cms |
| Weight: | 210 lbs. / 95 kgs |
| Born: | January 6, 1982 |
| College: | University of Arizona |
| NBA Team: | Washington Wizards |
(As of 11/05/07)
USA BASKETBALL NOTES
- Named on July 25, 2006, one of 15 finalists for the 2006 USA World Championship Team.
- Recorded nine points and five rebounds in USA's 114-69 exhibition game win over Puerto Rico (9/3/06).
- Named on March 5, 2006, to the 2006-2008 USA Basketball Men's Senior National Team.
NBA HONORS
- Named 2007 All-NBA second team.
- Named All-NBA third team in 2005 and 2006.
- Named 2003 NBA Most Improved Player.
- Three-time NBA All-Star (2005, 2006 and 2007).
- Voted a starting member of the 2007 NBA Eastern Conference All-Star Team. Posted eight points, four assists, two steals and one rebound in 20 minutes of action for the East, who fell 153-132 to the West.
- Named a member of the 2006 Eastern Conference All-Star Team, accounted for one point, one assist and one steal as his East team defeated the West 122-120.
- Participated in the 2006 Foot Locker Three-Point Shootout and finished second after scoring 16 in the final round.
- Named to 2005 NBA Eastern Conference All-Star Team and recorded seven points.
- Named MVP of 2003 Rookie Challenge after scoring 30 points to lead the Sophomore team to a victory.
- Named Eastern Conference Player of the Month for December 2006. Averaged a league-best 34.1 ppg. and added 6.2 apg. and 4.3 rpg. in leading Washington to a 12-4 record for the month
- Named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played Jan. 1-7, 2007. Averaged 33.3 ppg., 7.3 rpg.., 7.3 apg. and 2.7 spg. in helping Washington to a 2-1 week.
- Named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played Dec. 11-17, 2006. Averaged 40.3 ppg. on 48.7 percent shooting in helping the Wizards to a 3-0 record. Added 6.3 apg., 6.0 rpg., and 3.0 spg.
- Named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played Dec. 4-10, 2006. Averaged 37.3 ppg. on 51.5 shooting in helping the Wizards to a 3-1 record. Connected on 18-of-37 (.486) attempts from 3-point range and added 5.5 apg., 2.3 rpg., and 2.0 spg.
- Named NBA Player of the Week for Nov. 29, 2004.
- Name as the recipient of the NBA's Community Assist Award for August 2005.
- Named NBA Western Conference Rookie of the Month for April 2002 after averaging 16.6 ppg., 4.8 rpg., 6.1 apg. and 2.0 spg. in nine games.
NBA MILESTONES
- His 60 points against the Los Angeles Lakers on Dec. 17, 2006, was a franchise record and NBA season high.
- Was the first player from the 2001 NBA Draft class to earn All-Star recognition.
NBA NOTES
- Completed in 2006-07 his sixth NBA season, fourth with the Washington Wizards.
- Helped lead Washington in 2006-07 to a 41-41 regular season record, a second place finish in the Eastern Conference Southeast Division and the 2007 NBA Playoffs.
- Finished 2006-07 NBA regular season averaging a career best 29.3 ppg., 3.5 rpg., 6.1 apg. and a career high 2.01 spg., while shooting 44.7 percent from the floor, 36.9 percent from 3-point and a career high 82.0 percent from the foul line.
- Finished 2006-07 ranked first overall in the NBA in 3-point field goals made (205) and attempted (584); second in free throws made (606) and attempted (718); third in points per game (28.4) and points scored (2105); fourth in field goals attempted (1548); fifth in steals (139); sixth in field goals made (647); seventh in steals per game (1.88); seventh in minutes per game (39.8); 11thin efficiency ranking (24.18); 13th in efficiency points (1789); 15th in assists per game (6.0); 16th in assists (443); 16th in minutes played (2942); 25th in free throw percentage (.844); and 25th in steals per turnover (0.59).
- Injured in Washington's April 4 game against Charlotte and was diagnosed with a lateral meniscus tear. Had surgery April 5 on his left knee and missed the remainder of the season, eight regular season games and the 2007 Playoffs.
- Recorded in 2006-07 one game of 60 points, two games of 50-59 points, six games of 40-49 points and 32 games of 29-39 points. Recorded 60 points (17-32 FGs, 5-12 3pt FGs, 21-27 FTs), eight rebounds and eight assists versus the Lakers (12/17/06), 54 points (21-37 FGs, 6-12 3pt FGs, 6-6 FTs) versus Phoenix (12/22/06), 51 points versus Utah (1/15/07).
- Helped lead Washington in 2005-06 to a 42-40 regular season record, a second place finish in the Eastern Conference Southeast Division and the 2006 NBA Playoffs.
- Played and started in 80 of Washington's 82 regular season games in 2005-06.
- Finished 2005-06 NBA regular season averaging a career best 29.3 ppg., 3.5 rpg., 6.1 apg. and a career high 2.01 spg., while shooting 44.7 percent from the floor, 36.9 percent from 3-point and a career high 82.0 percent from the foul line.
- Finished 2005-06 ranked fourth overall in the NBA in scoring, second in 3-point field goals made and attempted, third in free throws made, third in minutes played per game (42.3), fourth in steals, fourth in field goals attempted, sixth in free throws attempted, seventh in field goals made and 18th in assists.
- In 2004-05 averaged 25.5 ppg., 4.7 rpg., 5.1 apg. and 1.73 spg., while shooting 43.1 percent from the field, 36.5 percent from 3-point and 81.4 percent from the free throw line.
- Signed as a free agent bu the Washington Wizardson August 8, 2003.
- Named 2002-03 Most Improved Award Winner after averaging 18.3 ppg., 4.7 rpg., 6.3 apg., 1.51 spg., while shooting 43.1 percent from the field, 34.8 percent from the 3-point, and 79.1 percent from the foul line.
- As a rookie in 2001-02, played in 47 games and started 30, averaged 10.9 ppg., 2.8 rpg., 3.7 apg. and 1.47 spg, while shooting 45.3 percent from the field and 77.5 percent from the foul line.
- Selected after sophomore season at University of Arizona by the Golden State Warriors in the second round (31st pick overall) of the 2001 NBA Draft.
COLLEGIATE NOTES
- Played two seasons at the University of Arizona, helped lead Arizona to a 55-15 overall record for a .786 winning percentage and to a 2001 NCAA runner-up finish.
- Recorded 10 points, four rebounds and four assists in Arizona's 82-72 loss to Duke in the NCAA Championship game.
- Led Arizona in steals as a freshman and sophomore, ranks 31st in career scoring.
- As a sophomore was named All-Pac-10 Conference First Team, Most Outstanding Player of the NCAA Midwest Region, ESPN.com All-America Third Team and All-America Honorable Mention by The Associated Press after averaging 16.2 ppg in 2000-01.
- Named Pac-10 Conference All-Freshmen Team.
PERSONAL NOTES
- Born January 6, 1982, in Los Angeles, California.
- Was a standout at Ulysses S. Grant High School in Van Nuys, California.
- Is an avid collector of basketball jerseys.
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USA Basketball Statistics | ||||||||||||
|
YEAR |
G/S |
FGM-FGA |
PCT |
3PM-3PA |
PCT |
FTM-FTA |
PCT |
REB/AVG |
PTS/AVG |
AST |
BLK |
STL |
| 2006 SNT |
4/1 |
5- 18 |
.278 |
2- 9 |
.222 |
3- 5 |
.600 |
9/ 2.3 |
15/ 3.8 |
1.0 |
0.0 |
0.8 |
2006 SNT - 2006 USA Basketball Men's Senior National Team (the USA compiled a 5-0 record).
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NBA Statistics | ||||||||||||
|
Year |
G/S |
FGM-FGA |
PCT |
3PM-3PA |
PCT |
FTM-FTA |
PCT |
REB/AVG |
PTS/AVG |
AST |
BLK |
STL |
|
2007-08 |
13/ 8 |
78- 196 |
.398 |
22- 78 |
.282 |
74- 96 |
.771 |
51/ 3.9 |
252/19.4 |
66 |
1 |
23 |
|
2006-07 |
74/73 |
647-1548 |
.418 |
205- 584 |
.351 |
606- 718 |
.844 |
338/ 4.6 |
2105/28.4 |
443 |
13 |
139 |
|
2005-06 |
80/80 |
746-1668 |
.447 |
199- 540 |
.369 |
655- 799 |
.820 |
280/ 3.5 |
2346/29.3 |
484 |
25 |
161 |
|
2004-05 |
80/80 |
656-1523 |
.431 |
205- 562 |
.365 |
521- 640 |
.814 |
378/ 4.7 |
2038/25.5 |
411 |
23 |
139 |
|
2003-04 |
55/52 |
358- 914 |
.392 |
125- 333 |
.375 |
237- 317 |
.748 |
254/ 4.6 |
1078/19.6 |
275 |
12 |
103 |
|
2002-03 |
82/82 |
509-1180 |
.431 |
109- 313 |
.348 |
370- 468 |
.791 |
386/ 4.7 |
1497/18.3 |
514 |
17 |
124 |
|
2001-02 |
47/30 |
174- 384 |
.453 |
39- 113 |
.345 |
124- 160 |
.775 |
132/ 2.8 |
511/10.9 |
174 |
11 |
69 |
|
Totals |
431/405 |
3168-7413 |
.427 |
904-2523 |
.358 |
2587-3198 |
.809 |
1819/4.2 |
9827/22.8 |
2367 |
102 |
758 |
| College Statistics (University of Arizona) | ||||||||||||
|
YEAR |
G/S |
FGM-FGA |
PCT |
3PM-3PA |
PCT |
FTM-FTA |
PCT |
REB/AVG |
PTS/AVG |
AST |
BLK |
STL |
| 2000-01 |
36/33 |
208- 434 |
.479 |
69- 166 |
.416 |
97- 134 |
.724 |
131/ 3.6 |
582/16.2 |
2.3 |
0.3 |
1.8 |
| 1999-00 |
34/31 |
187- 413 |
.453 |
38- 130 |
.292 |
111- 148 |
.750 |
138/ 4.1 |
523/15.4 |
2.1 |
0.2 |
2.1 |
|
Totals |
70/64 |
395- 847 |
.466 |
107- 296 |
.361 |
208- 282 |
.738 |
269/ 3.8 |
1105/15.8 |
2.2 |
0.2 |
1.9 |
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