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Netflix's 'Untold: Shooting Guards' Explores NBA Gun Incident and Paths to Redemption

The documentary revisits the 2009 locker room standoff between Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton, their legal and personal fallout, and their efforts to rebuild their lives.

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Overview

  • Netflix released 'Untold: Shooting Guards' on May 6, 2025, chronicling the infamous 2009 locker room gun incident involving Washington Wizards teammates Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton.
  • The film examines the fallout from the incident, including Arenas' suspension and legal consequences, and Crittenton's eventual conviction for the 2011 accidental killing of Jullian Jones.
  • Both Arenas and Crittenton reflect on their past actions in the documentary, sharing how the incident shaped their lives and their subsequent reconciliation and friendship.
  • Arenas transitioned into sports broadcasting after retiring in 2013, launching the successful 'Gil’s Arena' podcast in 2023.
  • Crittenton, released from prison in 2023, founded the Next Level Boys Academy to mentor young men, using his experiences to warn others against making similar mistakes.