Gilbert Arenas and the Locker Room Gun Incident
Gilbert Arenas, a former NBA guard, brought unloaded firearms into the Washington Wizards locker room in December 2009. The incident drew widespread attention and triggered a league investigation.
Details of the NBA Investigation
The NBA launched an inquiry after Arenas joked about the guns with teammates. He later admitted to storing the weapons in his locker. The league reviewed security footage and interviewed players and staff.
Consequences and Aftermath
Arenas was suspended without pay for the remainder of the 2009-10 season. He also faced a federal guilty plea and community service. The case highlighted NBA policies on weapons in team facilities. More background is available on the NBA official site.
