Stern suspends Arenas indefinitely

This came a day late, at least for the Sixers. NBA commisioner David Stern has suspended Gilbert Arenas indefinitely.

Stern issued the following statement today:

“The possession of firearms by an NBA player in an NBA arena is a matter of the  utmost  concern to us.  I initially thought it prudent to refrain from taking immediate action because of the pendency of a criminal investigation involving  the  office  of  the  United States Attorney for the District of Columbia  and  the Metropolitan Police Department, and the consideration of this  matter  by a grand jury sitting in the District of Columbia.  For the same  reason,  I  directed  the  Wizards to refrain from taking any action. Wizards   personnel   continue   to   be  interviewed  by  law  enforcement authorities,  some  are  scheduled for appearance before the grand jury and the  investigation  is  proceeding with the intensity that one would expect for such a serious incident.

“Although it is clear that the actions of Mr. Arenas will ultimately result in a substantial suspension, and perhaps worse, his ongoing conduct has led me  to  conclude  that  he is not currently fit to take the court in an NBA game.   Accordingly,  I am suspending Mr. Arenas indefinitely, without pay, effective  immediately  pending  the completion of the investigation by the NBA.”