Gilbert Arenas on the Jimmy Butler vs Miami Situation, NBA Cities, and Amen Thompson's Ceiling | 1.29

On today’s episode, former NBA player and host of Gil's Arena, Gilbert Arenas joins Bomani Jones to mainly discuss the Jimmy Butler saga. The show begins with Gilbert talking about his son's progression through high school basketball and why a lot of current stars come from AAU or European leagues. (0:36) Next, they move onto the main topic which is Jimmy Butler being suspended by Pat Riley and the Miami Heat. Gil states why Jimmy has the leverage and Pat needs a "software update." (7:26) Then, Gilbert talks about why NBA cities like Atlanta and Miami aren't necessarily a destination for players and what selling points teams should emphasize when courting free agents. (19:18) They round out the Jimmy Butler conversation by discussing "Heat culture" and if Jimmy would be a good fit in Phoenix? (41:57) The show wraps with Gil sharing stories about playing for Stan Van Gundy and Amen Thompson becoming a superstar. (47:05)

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