The Washington Wizards has finally got rid of perennial headache Gilbert Arenas that signals the start of a new dawn for the once-troubled franchise. The Wizards traded Arenas to the Orlando Magic for forward Rashard Lewis. Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld and head coach Flip Saunders says it is time for top rookie John Wall to step up his game and continue his development as the team’s short and long term investment, according to ESPN.
Ernie Grunfeld: “The opportunity presented itself this week and opportunities don't come along that often in the NBA. We looked at it, we studied it and we felt like it was the right time to make this move in the best interest of the team short term and long term. This fits into our rebuilding. It helps us both short and long term.”
Flip Saunders: “The critics who thought [Arenas] would hinder John's development, that is not going to be brought up anymore. He won't ever have to defer to Gilbert and it will facilitate his learning process.”
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