In July 2007, Richard Jefferson announced he was giving $3.5 million to his alma mater for a new practice facility. Later in July, Vince Carter announced he was giving $1.6 million to build a drug and alcohol addiction center. Not one word appeared in the local press about either. With Gilbert Arenas suspended indefinitely on gun charges, there's likely to be a more bad publicity obscuring players' good works.
- NBA's good side suffers - Al Iannazzone - The Record
- Nets notes: Players not surprised Arenas suspended - Al Iannazzone - The Record