It looks as though Orlando Magic guard Gilbert Arenas is taking a page out of Dwight Howard’s book.
His ex-fiance’ Laura Govan will be featured on the LA Edition of Basketball Wives and now it’s being reported that Gilbert is asking a judge to halt production of the show.
Gilbert claims that Laura’s participation in the show is illegal exploitation of himself and his likeness, and that she signed up to be on the show with the sole purpose of becoming a popular reality television personality. Though he admits that the show doesn’t mention him by name, it nonetheless is detrimental to his character:
“…the very presence of defendant Govan and the title of the show is an obvious reference to [Arenas].” And Arenas notes his name was used in the press release announcing Govan had joined the cast.
Gilbert claims Govan and the producers have no right to use his name or likeness — expressed or implied — so he’s asking a judge to slap an injunction on the show so it can’t air.
In addition to wanting the show scrapped, Gilbert wants a monetary settlement.
These NBA players are not having it!
Gilbert reportedly ended their 9 year relationship last year, leaving Laura Govan while she was pregnant with her fourth child. A few weeks later, Laura Govan had him served with child support papers as he walked off the court during a game.
According to our sources, the baby shower for her son Aloni Kianno Arenas (born on June 1st), will be a part of the series that will premiere in August.
Via NecoleBitchie
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