Gilbert Arenas Is Still Upset With Doc Rivers for All-Star Game Snub

One of Doc Rivers’ most scathing online detractors at the moment is Gilbert Arenas. When talking about the senior coach’s struggles in the league, the former NBA great frequently crosses the line, which has led some to question whether there is a deeper cause. Arenas disclosed on Gil’s Arena that he was resentful and vindictive of the Milwaukee Bucks head coach after Rivers passed him up for the 2006 NBA All-Star game. With passion, the 42-year-old said that he would never forgive the snub. “Yes, he can retire like the others,” the three-time All-Star continued. Gilbert Arenas talks about bribing Doc Rivers with “Fruit basket” With an average of 29.3 points, 6.1 assists, and 3.5 rebounds in 80 games during the 2005–06 season, Arenas had his finest scoring run of his career and was on track to be selected to the All-Star team for the second consecutive year. But it hurt Rivers that he didn’t earn his vote. Arenas even attempted to use presents to bribe the seasoned coach: “Forgive? That I’m the third-leading scorer and I sent him a fruit basket. He’s talking edible raisins, I did my part, I used my credit card.” The former NBA player is...