Bobcats: Javaris Gets a Shooter's Chance

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http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=AsfWsEnF7JdEBEYV6s4qIYu8vLYF?slug=ap-bobcats-crittenton

The Charlotte Bobcats will bring Javaris Crittenton to training camp with a non-guaranteed contract, giving the ex-Washington Wizards point guard a chance to return to the NBA following his infamous gun altercation with Gilbert Arenas.

Crittenton didn’t play last season because of an ankle injury and then served a 38-game suspension after he and Arenas acknowledged bringing guns into the locker room following a dispute stemming from a card game on a team flight.

The 22-year-old Crittenton pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor gun charge Jan. 25 and received probation. He wasn’t re-signed by the Wizards.

Agent Mark Bartelstein said Wednesday he’s had discussions with Bobcats coach Larry Brown and general manager Rod Higgins throughout the summer about the 6-foot-5 Crittenton, who has recovered following left ankle surgery.

“He had surgery to remove a bone spur and he’s completely healthy now,” Bartelstein said. “He’s excited about the opportunity.”

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