ADIDAS Ad: The Story of Arena's Number 0

by orochi on 2007-05-02 15:45:44

Hi, I'm Gilbert Arenas, and this is my story.

When I first entered the NBA,

the first 40 games of my career were spent on the bench.

They thought I couldn't play,

and I guess they just didn't see my potential.

They saw me as a zero, worth nothing.

But I didn't sit there feeling sorry for myself; I trained, constantly.

When no one believes in you, every bit of effort counts towards your own growth.

This wasn't just about whether I could play basketball well anymore;

it was about proving them wrong.

I still wear the number 0 jersey today because I want to remind myself to work hard every day!