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Friday night in Washington, D.C. the Wizards are hosting the Orlando Magic.
Before tipoff, Wizards forward Antawn Jamison took the microphone and addressed fans in the arena in response to recent issues with Gilbert Arenas bringing guns to the locker room, a reported possible bad response by Javaris Crittenton, and then days later, several teammates making light of the situation by laughing with Gilbert as he used his fingers to jokingly pretend to be armed and dangerous.
InsideHoops.com heard Jamison and transcribed what he said. Here’s Antawn:
How you guys doing?
On behalf of my teammates, this organization and this coaching staff, we know it’s been a trying week. One thing my teammates and I take very seriously is being a positive role model. It’s something we don’t take lightly.
There’s been a picture that’s been shown of us taking this event very lightly. This is a serious situation. It’s something that we take to heart. We never meant to make light of the situation. We’re going to do everything in our power, as long as I’m your captain, as long as these guys right here are my teammates, to make this one of the most respectable organizations in the league.
[Wizards fans cheer]
In order for that to happen, we need you guys to continue to support us. This thing right here is very embarrassing for my teammates and the coaching staff, but we’re going to do everything positive to make this one of the toughest places to play in. To make this an exciting place. But most importantly, a place where you can bring your kids, your families, your buddy, to come and have a good time.
Enjoy the game tonight. Thanks a lot!
I think he did a fine job.
I think Antawn jamison is one of the good guys of this league. I have liked him ever since his TarHeel days. He took on the responsibility of the teams actions and what’s been going on. Very stand up guy, solid player that has probably been one of the more consistent players in the league. Great player and person, no doubt.