Gilbert Arenas Donates $100 For Every Point He Scores to Local Area Schools

November 13, 2006 by Anil P.
Filed under Culture

Another reason to love Gilbert Arenas. Gilbert scored 25 (=$2,500) last night in a very frustrating overtime loss to the New Jersey Nets.

In case you’re wondering he donates the money for the points he scores in both home and away games. For games he doesn’t play in for some reason (injury, etc.) he gives $500.

I have a chance to actually give back in this life,” Arenas said. “When my career is over, I want people to remember me for what I did off the court as well as what I did on the court.
-Gilbert Arenas

As if that wasn’t enough, the Wizards owner (Abe Pollin ) is matching every dollar Gilbert donates.

Impressed by the gesture of the young player, the Wizards owners matched the offer and chose another 41 schools for the away games.

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6 Responses to “Gilbert Arenas Donates $100 For Every Point He Scores to Local Area Schools”

peaceluvbug00 says:
November 13, 2006 at 2:38
so he’s basically even more amazing than i originally thought he was.
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burchu says:
November 13, 2006 at 7:19
“Another reason to love Gilbert Arenas” i definitely agree man .. he is good more than we thought
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