On January 21st, Beijing time, former NBA player Gilbert Arenas officially tied the knot with his fiancée Melli Monaco. The 43-year-old Arenas announced the happy news of their marriage through social media, sharing multiple photos of their blissful moments together, including a caption that read: "I finally did it, Melli Monaco is now officially Mrs. Arenas." Arenas shared photos of himself embracing and kissing his beloved wife, as well as carrying her in a joyful embrace. His announcement of their marriage at the age of 43 has sparked a lot of discussion, with notable figures such as 36-year-old Kevin Durant (who remains single), LeBron James' second son Bryce, Dwight Howard, and JR Smith among those who liked and congratulated the couple on social media. Last July, Arenas proposed to his long-time girlfriend at the Eiffel Tower, and just weeks later, his fiancée Monaco also proposed to him. It is said that they were at a nightclub at the time when a group of bartenders approached them holding signs that read "Men should wear engagement rings too." Arenas was initially confused, but when he saw Monaco holding a ring, he became ecstatic. Arenas was selected as the 32nd pick in the second round of the 2001 NBA draft. He played for 11 seasons in the NBA, representing teams such as the Warriors, Wizards, Magic, and Grizzlies. Over the course of 552 regular-season games, he averaged 20.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game, playing an average of 35 minutes per game. His career-high scoring record stands at 60 points, and…
Gilbert Arenas recently discussed the double standard in the NBA community towards 40-year-old LeBron James and 40-year-old Michael Jordan, sparking a heated debate. In his podcast, Arenas defended James, stating that he is still performing at an elite level in his 22nd season in the NBA, and that the expectations placed on this Los Angeles Lakers star are unrealistic. "Jordan was averaging over 20 points when he was with the Wizards. That's impressive. But the best player at 40 is LeBron, second best is Michael Jordan. Yet, they had no expectations for Jordan; they were happy to see a 40-year-old player on the court, averaging 20 points. So why, when LeBron is on the court at 40, do they act like he's only 20?" Arenas emphasized the respect given to Jordan's performance with the Washington Wizards at age 40. At that time, Jordan averaged 20.0 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 3.8 assists, with a shooting percentage of 44.5% and a three-point percentage of just 29.1%. These statistics were celebrated as proof of his long career and status. However, LeBron James' statistics at the same age are significantly better. James averages 23.8 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 8.8 assists, with a shooting percentage of 50.7% and a three-point percentage of 38.6%. Despite these incredible performances, he still faces constant criticism rather than appreciation for his individual talent. LeBron James' dominance at 40 is unparalleled in NBA history. On his better days, James easily ranks among the top ten players in the league, and when he's at his peak, he can be considered one…