All The Smoke Gilbert Arenas on Mavs Draft Lottery Win, Brunson’s Mamba Mode & QUESTIONABLE NBA Lotteries
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May 14, 2025 Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas joins Matt Barnes to dive into the recent NBA Draft Lottery, speculating on players like Cooper Flagg and the Mavericks' strategy. They analyze Jalen Brunson's impressive playoff performance, comparing him to legends like Iverson and Kobe. Arenas shares insights from his show "Gil's Arena," including a recent spat between Kenyon Martin and Nick Young. He also opens up about his son Alijah's recovery from a serious accident and reflects on a personal detail he wished was included in his Netflix documentary.
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NBA Lottery Business Realities
- NBA draft lotteries tend to reward new franchise owners with top picks as part of business favors.
- Cooper Flagg fits well with the Mavericks, allowing them to build a winning team early around him.
Giannis's Potential Moves
- Giannis Antetokounmpo likely seeks championship wins and big markets.
- Warriors or Knicks could be attractive destinations based on business and market factors.
Jason Tatum's Underrated Greatness
- Jason Tatum is undervalued due to media bias against early sustained greatness.
- His accomplishments at a young age put him in exclusive NBA company often overlooked by traditional media.