Tim's Two Cents-January 7

Gilbert Arenas Suspended Indefinitely by the NBA.  This is a good move by the NBA and commissioner David Stern.  It was only a matter of time when this decision was going to be made.  This kind of suspension makes perfect sense considering what has happened in the NBA over the last few years.

These sort of suspensions can be traced back to the infamous "Malice at the Palace" between the Indiana Pacers and the Detroit Pistons during the 2004-2005 season.  As a result, the NBA instituted a number of new policies to create a better image of the game, such as a dress code for the players.  Ron Artest, who was with the Pacers then, was suspended for the remainder of the season.  At the time, it was the longest suspension in NBA history.  So it is no surprise that Gilbert Arenas has been suspended indefinitely based on previous events. 

What is somewhat surprising is that the suspension didn't come sooner since it is against league rules to bring guns to an arena in the first place.  The length of the suspension is yet to be determined, but you can be fairly certain it will probably be for the remainder of this season at least.  Lastly, I've got a newsflash for you Gilbert Arenas.  Bringing a gun to an NBA arena is no laughing matter.  You got what you deserved with the indefinite suspension.