Former NBA star Kwame Brown takes a dig at Gilbert Arenas’ arrest and Shannon Sharpe’s exit from ESPN

The NBA world was rocked after Gilbert Arenas and NFL star Shannon Sharpe made headlines for wrong reasons. As reported by multiple media outlets, the former Memphis Grizzlies ’star, along with five others, was recently arrested for running an illegal gambling business.

Former NFL star Shannon Sharpe was shown the exit door by ESPN. Amidst all this, Kwame Brown, former NBA athlete, roasted Gilbert Arenas and Shannon Sharpe after the duo generated waves in NBA and NFL worlds.

Kwame Brown roasts both Gilbert Arenas and Shannon Sharpe in a now-viral clip on X

Former NBA star Kwame Brown did not leave a chance while taking a dig at Gilbert Arenas’ arrest and Shannon Sharpe’s exit from ESPN. The back-to-back events surfacing on July 30 and 31, Brown posted a celebratory clip while ridiculing the current state of both Arenas and Sharpe on X. He went on to group Arenas with Sharpe and said,“Two birds, one stone.”

According to the latest development on Gilbert Arenas’ case, he was busted for being a part of an illegal poker game based in California with an Israeli boss. As soon as Gilbert Arenas was arrested, Kwame Brown uploaded a clip on X. Former NBA player Kwame Brown even reacted to former NFL star Shannon Sharpe’s exit from ESPN. Sharpe even reached a settlement in a sexual assault case recently, but his eviction from ESPN has diverted the spotlight on him for wrong reasons.

The feud between Gilbert Arenas and former NBA star Kwame Brown

This is not the first time Kwame Brown has spoken about Shannon Sharpe in a negative light. Previously, Brown had accused the former NFL star of having a biased approach towards Black athletes.

However, Brown’s reaction is a result of a long-standing feud between them dating back to their Washington Wizards days. The duo have repeatedly spoken against each other during podcasts and interviews. Also Read: 6 unforgettable Game 7 moments in NBA Finals history: From Magic Johnson's phenomenal legacy to LeBron James’ block and moreFAQ’s

1. Why did ESPN cut ties with Shannon Sharpe?

Former NFL star Shannon Sharpe was shown the exit door by ESPN after settlement of sexual assault lawsuit

2. Why was Gilbert Arenas arrested recently?

Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas was arrested for running an illegal gambling business in California.

3. For which NBA team does Gilbert Arenas play?

Gilbert Arenas used to play for the Memphis Grizzlies. He retired from NBA after the 2011-12 season.