
Gil's Arena
Founded and run by the one and only, Gilbert Arenas. LIVE T-W-Th 11:30PT/2:30 ET on YouTube. Beyond becoming one of the most unstoppable scorers of his era, Agent Zero is one of the most celebrated personalities the league has ever seen. Follow along for his insight, views on the game, and theories that will make you look at basketball (plus the world around it) differently… https://www.youtube.com/@GilsArena/
Latest episodes

Oct 21, 2024 • 2h 32min
Gil's Arena Reacts To Bronny James' BREAKOUT Game
Gil's Arena Reacts To Bronny James' BREAKOUT Game as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew return to the Arena and kick off NBA tip-off week by reacting to break out games from the Lakers' rookies Bronny James & Dalton Knecht and discuss if their contributions along with Preseason Star Quincy Olivari will be enough to deliver LeBron & The Lakers with an NBA Championship.with a debate over which NBA team is under the most pressure heading into the 2024 NBA season. Next they discuss Doc Rivers and the Milwaukee Bucks after the breaking news that Khris Middleton will be missing the Bucks' opening game and debate if Doc is in danger of getting fired if the Bucks fail to live up to expectations again this season. Then they move over to the NBA's western conference where they react to Kevin Durant comparing his Phoenix Suns to the Kansas City Chiefs and discuss how much pressure the Suns' big 3 of Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal are under to deliver this season after disappointing immensely in their first season together. Finally, Gil & The Crew Please leave us a like and subscribe!!! Gil's Arena Crew - Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Sheryl Swoopes, & Kenyon MartinGil's Arena Merch is Available NOW at http://gilsarenamerch.com/ Use code GIL10 for 10% off your SeatGeek order https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/GIL10Sign up for Underdog Fantasy HERE with promo code GIL and get up to $1000 in Bonus Cash and A FREE Pick: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gil's-arenaSUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAvjYgmwadC682OoC4Cc6TQJoin the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos! https://discord.gg/underdogIntro 0:00:00Show Start 0:02:00WNBA Finals Game 5 Reaction 0:05:15Lynx Head Coach Calls Out The WNBA Refs 0:11:23WNBA's Record Breaking Season 0:16:38Has Doc Rivers Come Up Short? 0:20:20Doc Rivers On The Hot Seat 0:26:00Bucks Want To Bring Back Thanasis 0:35:35Does Dame Make Giannis Better? 0:52:04BREAKING NEWS: Jalen Green Signs Extension 1:17:30Bronny James' Best NBA Performance 1:32:42Quincy Olivari's Breakout Summer 1:53:36Jalen Sugg's Extension 2:07:36Pressure's On For KD & The Suns 2:08:37MostlyFans 2:23:40 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 17, 2024 • 2h 29min
Gil's Arena Reacts To The WILD Giannis Trade Rumors
Gil's Arena Reacts To Giannis Antetokounmpo's WILD Trade Rumors as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew return to the arena for one last show this week and give their reactions to Giannis putting the pressure on and announcing that the Milwaukee Bucks may trade their superstar if he fails to come through in the playoffs this season. Gil & The Crew discuss the validity of Giannis' comments and debate if this was a good move from the Greek Freak or just a tactic to force the Bucks front office to go for it again this season. Next, they react to Sabrina Ionescu's legendary game winner in the WNBA Finals between the Minnesota Lynx and New York Liberty and debate if this dagger was the final nail in the coffin for the WNBA Championship or if the Lynx will find a way to battle back into the series. Finally, Gil & The Crew continue the preseason tradition of destroying ESPN's Top 100 NBA Rankings by breaking down the top 10 still dominated by legends like LeBron James & Steph Curry and highlighting all the lower ranked snubs like James Harden, Jaylen Brown and Kyrie Irving. Please leave us a like and subscribe!!! Gil's Arena Crew - Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Lexie Brown, Brandon Jennings, & Kenyon MartinGil's Arena Merch is Available NOW at http://gilsarenamerch.com/ Use code GIL10 for 10% off your SeatGeek order*. https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/GIL10Sign up for Underdog Fantasy HERE with promo code GIL and get up to $1000 in Bonus Cash and A FREE Pick: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gil's-arenaTry Huel with 15% OFF today using code GILSARENA at http://huel.com/GILSARENA Fuel your best performance with Huel today!SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAvjYgmwadC682OoC4Cc6TQJoin the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos! https://discord.gg/underdogIntro 0:00:00Show Start 0:02:00Which NBA Legend Would Average The Most PPG 0:07:20Sabrina Ionescu's Dagger in WNBA Finals 0:22:23Ionescu's All WNBA Team Snub 0:26:58ESPN's Top 100 Rankings 0:34:54Giannis Trade Rumors 0:55:55Kawhi Leonard OUT Indefinitely 1:11:33Harden's Role Without Kawhi 1:20:13Lonzo Ball Hibachi Time 1:42:19Zach Lavine's Future With The Bulls 2:06:01MostlyFans 2:16:15 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 16, 2024 • 2h 29min
Gil's Arena Breaks Down The Golden State Warriors' NEW Era
Gil's Arena Breaks Down The Golden State Warriors' NEW Era as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew return to the arena and preview the upcoming NBA season for one of the league's most interesting teams in the Golden State Warriors. They discuss how Steph Curry & Draymond Green will keep their NBA dynasty alive and debate if Jonathan Kuminga will be the right player to step up or if they will have to make a move to acquire a 3rd star, with Gil highlighting Jimmy Butler as a great option to save this dynasty. They also break down Klay Thompson's rocky debut with his new squad the Dallas Mavericks and debate if anyone should be concerned with the sharpshooters performance heading into the season. Next, the crew discusses the ongoing developments with Kawhi Leonard's injury and debate how many games he needs to play this season to keep the Los Angeles Clippers in NBA Championship contention & still be considered an elite player before reacting to some good news around the league like Lonzo Ball making his much awaited return to the NBA where he finally gets the opportunity to shine alongside Zach Lavine on the Chicago Bulls. Please leave us a like and subscribe!!! Gil's Arena Crew - Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Rashad McCants, & Kenyon MartinUse code GIL10 for 10% off your SeatGeek order*. https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/GIL10Sign up for Underdog Fantasy HERE with promo code GIL and get up to $1000 in Bonus Cash and A FREE Pick: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gil's-arenaSUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAvjYgmwadC682OoC4Cc6TQJoin the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos! https://discord.gg/underdogIntro 0:00:00Show Start 0:02:09Gil's WILD Rookie Season 0:09:23Gil's Arena Merch Coming Soon 0:19:14Kawhi Leonard's Already Hurt 0:20:54Is Kawhi Still An Elite Player? 0:41:04Gil Was Bronny's Favorite Player 0:47:26The Lakers Didnt Do Enough This Summer 0:54:07Is Today's NBA Too Friendly?? 1:03:46Is Kuminga Ready To Be The Dubs 2nd Option? 1:36:19Jimmy Butler's Future With Miami 1:49:59Lonzo Ball's NBA Return 2:07:02MostlyFans 2:21:24 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 15, 2024 • 2h 36min
Gil's Arena Reacts To The 76ers ROCKY Preseason Start
Gil's Arena Reacts To The Philadelphia 76ers' Pre-Season Injuries as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew discuss Paul George going down with a hyper extended knee before his 76ers career even began and Joel Embiid announcing that he is likely done playing back to back games for the rest of his career. They debate if this is the right move for the oft-injured big man and if Embiid & Tyrese Maxey will be able to hold down the fort while PG recovers early in the season. Next, Gil & The Crew give their savage reactions to the viral exchange between Chris Miles & Sam Mitchell on NBA TV and tell stories of times where jokes turned serious during their playing days in the NBA. Finally, The Crew turns their attention to the 23rd annual NBA GM Survey where they debate if the NBA's best and brightest got it right answering questions like who's the best player by position and what team has the best starting 5 before wrapping up the show with another reaction to more injury news with Kawhi Leonard as the Los Angeles Clippers superstar is set to miss the NBA Preseason, sparking a debate on if the former Finals MVP should still be considered an elite player in the league. Please leave us a like and subscribe!!! Gil's Arena Crew - Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Rashad McCants, & Nick YoungUse code GIL10 for 10% off your SeatGeek order*. https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/GIL10Sign up for Underdog Fantasy HERE with promo code GIL and get up to $1000 in Bonus Cash and A FREE Pick: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gil's-arenaTo get $15 off your first order and find out if Ro Sparks are right for you, go to ro.co/ARENASUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAvjYgmwadC682OoC4Cc6TQJoin the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos! https://discord.gg/underdogIntro 0:00:00Show Start 0:02:09Time NBA Locker Room Pranks Went TOO FAR 0:07:59Joel Embiid Is DONE With Back To Backs 0:24:34Embiid's Place Within the Top 10 Centers 0:53:19Paul George's Pre-Season Injury 0:57:40De'Aaron Fox Turns Down Extension 1:11:28The NBA GM Survey is RIGGED 1:46:04How Wemby Will Get Even Better This Season 1:59:53Best Player By Position According To GM's 2:05:08MostlyFans 2:19:43 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 14, 2024 • 2h 30min
Gil's Arena Reacts To The HOSTILE Knicks & T-Wolves Trade
Gil's Arena Reacts To The HOSTILE New York Knicks & Minnesota Timberwolves Trade as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew return for the Season 3 premiere of Gil's Arena and kick things off by reacting to the latest trade that rocked the NBA landscape, sending Karl Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks in exchange for Julius Randle, Donte Divencenzo and other assets. They breakdown how KAT fits in with the new look Knicks and debate if his presence moves the needle for a Knicks squad looking to compete at the top of the NBA's Eastern Conference. They also react to Donte Divencenzo's hostile response to the trade that saw him clown his former coach mid game and get into it with Rick Brunson following the team's recent preseason battle. Finally, it wouldn't be a new season of Gil's Arena without some Los Angeles Lakers talk so Gil & The Crew give their thoughts on LeBron James sharing the court with Bronny for the very first time and give their realistic expectations for LeBron, Bronny & JJ Redick this season as the Lakeshow look to finally re-enter the conversation with the NBA's elite. Please leave us a like and subscribe!!! Gil's Arena Crew - Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Rashad McCants, Brandon Jennings & Kenyon MartinUse code GIL10 for 10% off your SeatGeek order*. https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/GIL10Sign up for Underdog Fantasy HERE with promo code GIL and get up to $1000 in Bonus Cash and A FREE Pick: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gil's-arenaSUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAvjYgmwadC682OoC4Cc6TQJoin the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos! https://discord.gg/underdogIntro 0:00:00Show Start 0:02:04Best Moments of Season 2 0:07:10Knicks Timberwolves Trade Reaction 0:16:42Which Team Goes Deeper In The NBA Playoffs? 0:29:32Examining The Knicks New Starting 5 0:37:30Donte Divencenzo vs Rick Brunson 0:44:26Expectations for Ant-Man & T-Wolves 0:51:15Josh Hart FIRES BACK At Mr B 1:04:58Gil's Arena Merch Coming Soon 1:12:02LeBron & Bronny Share The Court 1:16:06Ant-Man on The NBA's New Leadership Style 1:53:18MostlyFans 2:23:12 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 25, 2024 • 2h 54min
Gil's Arena GOES WILD Celebrating Our Season 2 Finale
Gil's Arena GOES WILD Celebrating Our Season 2 Finale as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew take the couch one last time to close out another hostile & iconic season of everyone's favorite hoops and culture podcast. They open up the show by reacting to the report that Kawhi Leonard has undergone ANOTHER surgery on his knee and lay out what this means for the Los Angeles Clippers' championship window entering the 2024 season. They also break down JJ Redick naming the Los Angeles Lakers starting five and give realistic expectations for LeBron James & Anthony Davis' squad heading into a make or break season. Finally, Gil & The Crew react to Jaylen Brown's slanderous comments on playing against bottom teams like the Detroit Pistons and discuss if they attacked bad team any differently during their time in the NBA. Please leave us a like and subscribe!!! Gil's Arena Crew - Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Bomani Jones, Kenyon Martin, Rashad McCants, Brandon Jennings, Swaggy P & Lexie BrownUse code GIL10 for 10% off your SeatGeek order https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/GIL10Try Huel with 15% OFF today using code GIL at https://my.huel.com/gilsarenasept24. Fuel your best performance with Huel today!Sign up for Underdog Fantasy HERE with promo code GIL and get up to $1000 in Bonus Cash and A Special Pick: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gil's-arenaTo get $15 off your first order and find out if Ro Sparks are right for you, go to ro.co/ARENASUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAvjYgmwadC682OoC4Cc6TQJoin the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos! https://discord.gg/underdogIntro 0:00:00Show Start 0:02:02Hardest Thing Hoopers Have To Deal With 0:09:50Lexie's Cooking Skills 0:40:58Gil's Go To Dish To Cook 0:45:31Bomani Jones Joins The Show 0:58:49Kawhi Leonard Undergoes Another Knee Surgery 1:00:17Will The Clippers Regret Picking Kawhi over PG 1:30:39Bomani on Woj's Retirement 1:37:48LeBron James Doesn't Play 1on1 1:44:02UNLV QB Transfers over NIL Dispute 2:03:46MostlyFans 2:48:58 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 24, 2024 • 2h 47min
Gil's Arena Reacts To Joel Embiid's MASSIVE New Contract
Gil's Arena Reacts To Joel Embiid's MASSIVE New Contract as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew break down Embiid's decision to stick with the process and commit 3 more years to the Philadelphia 76ers. They discuss how this deal puts Embiid in elite company as Steph Curry, Draymond Green and Giannis Antetokounmpo are the only active players to have stayed loyal to a team for this long and debate if this commitment along with the growth of Tyrese Maxey's game & addition of Paul George will be the final piece to finally get the Philadelphia 76ers over the edge in the playoffs. Next, they react to Anthony Edwards' questionable style at the premiere of Netflix's Starting Five which sparks a discussion amongst the couch over the best and worst dressed players from their time in the NBA before breaking down A'ja Wilson's unanimous WNBA MVP award and the start of the WNBA playoffs. Finally, No Chill Gil & the Gil's Arena Crew give a SAVAGE reaction to Vlade Divac's delusional idea that De'Aaron Fox will have a better career than Luka Doncic before giving NBA legend Derrick Rose his flowers after he was waived by the Memphis Grizzlies. Please leave us a like and subscribe!!! Gil's Arena Crew - Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Rashad McCants, Brandon Jennings & Lexie BrownUse code GIL10 for 10% off your SeatGeek order*. https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/GIL10Sign up for Underdog Fantasy HERE with promo code GIL and get up to $1000 in Bonus Cash and A Special Pick: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gil's-arenaTo get $15 off your first order and find out if Ro Sparks are right for you, go to ro.co/ARENASUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAvjYgmwadC682OoC4Cc6TQJoin the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos! https://discord.gg/underdogIntro 0:00:00Show Start 0:02:07Recapping Mr. B's Wild Birthday Party 0:05:26Anthony Edwards' Insane Red Carpet Fit 0:09:42Gil's Arena's Best Dressed Teammates 0:15:52Gil's Arena's Worst Dressed Teammates 0:17:32Joel Embiid's MASSIVE Extension 0:19:47The Impact of Embiid's Health on His Legacy 0:36:32Will Embiid Ever Win A Title? 0:56:46Jimmy Butler Was The 76ers Missing Piece 1:01:59Ro Sparks Segment 1:07:11Vlade Divac's Worst NBA Move Ever 1:12:58How Tall is Luka Doncic? 1:21:30How Good Is A Luka & Fox Backcourt? 1:24:08Is Luka The Same Player in Sacramento? 1:31:43A'ja Wilson's Unanimous MVP 1:38:20Can The Aces 3 Peat? 1:51:25Caitlin Clark's WNBA Playoff Debut 1:53:22Rashad Calls Out Kendrick Perkins 2:08:17Is Derrick Rose A Hall of Famer? 2:09:28MostlyFans 2:32:03 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 17, 2024 • 2h 44min
Gil's Arena GETS REAL On Caitlin Clark's Dominant Season
Gil's Arena GETS REAL On Caitlin Clark & WNBA Playoffs as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew welcome Sheryl Swoopes back into the arena to break down the exciting end to the WNBA season and set the record straight on her feelings towards Caitlin Clark. With the WNBA season winding down they react to the record breaking year for the league discussing A'ja Wilson potentially putting up the best individual season in league history, Angel Reese setting the rookie rebounding record before her season was cut short due to injury, and Caitlin Clark destroying the league assist and rookie scoring record. They also react to Jayson Tatum's comments that the Boston Celtics will rematch the Dallas Mavericks in the 2025 NBA Finals and give their own WAY TOO Early NBA Finals Predictions. Please leave us a like and subscribe!!! Gil's Arena Crew - Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Rashad McCants & Sheryl SwoopesSign up for Underdog Fantasy HERE with promo code GIL and get up to $1000 in Bonus Cash and A Special Pick: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gil's-arenaUse code GIL10 for 10% off tickets on SeatGeek (up to $20 off)https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/GIL10 Sponsored by SeatGeekSUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAvjYgmwadC682OoC4Cc6TQJoin the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos! https://discord.gg/underdogIntro 0:00:00Show Start 0:02:21Colorado State vs Shedeur Sanders 0:07:46Is Good Sportsmanship Overrated? 0:18:18Dwyane Wade's Statue 0:36:32Toughest Part Of D-Wades Game 0:39:00A'Ja Wilson's Historic Season 0:51:15Breaking Down The Fever's Playoff Chances 1:02:51Caitlin Clark Is NOT A Dominant Player 1:15:51Jayson Tatum Predicts A Finals Rematch 2:03:19Way Too Early NBA Finals Predictions 2:18:13MostlyFans 2:25:55 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 12, 2024 • 2h 37min
Gil's Arena Debates Who Has The MOST NBA Aura
Gil's Arena debates Trae Young's recent height comments that he would be the BEST NBA Player in the league if he was 6'8". Do you agree with him?! Find out what the crew thinks today. Along with Julius Randle getting Duped on Twitter. And the Women's Soccer League abandoning drafts. Should the NBA follow suit? This and much more NBA commentary on today's episode of Gil's Arena. Please leave us a like and subscribe!!! Gil's Arena Crew - Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Nick "SwaggyP" Young, Brandon Jennings & Kenyon MartinSign up for Underdog Fantasy HERE with promo code GIL and get up to $1000 in Bonus Cash and A Special Pick: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gil's-arenaSUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAvjYgmwadC682OoC4Cc6TQJoin the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos! https://discord.gg/underdogIntro 0:00:00Show Start 0:01:49Trae Young on Height 0:04:59The Nola Front Offices 0:27:58Julius Randle Trolled 0:51:30Should NBA Drop The Draft? 1:38:28Who had the most NBA Aura? 2:05:51Mostly Fans 2:30:31 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 11, 2024 • 2h 48min
Gil's Arena ERUPTS Over Jamal Murray's Max Extension
Gil's Arena reacts to Jamal Murrays MAX Extension with the Denver Nuggets. But are him and Nikola Jokic still NBA Championship contenders in the Mile High City?! The Crew also discusses Klay Thompson's upcoming season with the Dallas Mavericks. Mark Cuban says he will have an easier life with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. Is this TRUE?! Finally, LeBron James is set on owning an NBA team when he is done playing. But how soon is his eventual retirement for the league coming? At 39 years old how much time does he really have left?! Find out this and more NBA topics on today's Gil's Arena podcast. Please leave us a like and subscribe!!! Gil's Arena Crew - Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Nick "SwaggyP" Young, Brandon Jennings & Kenyon MartinSign up for Underdog Fantasy HERE with promo code GIL and get up to $1000 in Bonus Cash and A Special Pick: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gil's-arenaSUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAvjYgmwadC682OoC4Cc6TQJoin the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos! https://discord.gg/underdogIntro 0:00:00Show Start 0:02:01Rudy Gobert MMA 0:05:01Romo vs Bledsoe 0:19:31Jamal Murray Extension 0:36:58Denver Championship Window 1:00:17Russell Westbrook Slander 1:06:10Klay Thompson To Mavericks 1:26:29NBA Rookies & Trash Teams 1:41:13LeBron's Future in Team Ownership 2:08:29Mostly Fans 2:34:48Show Wrap 2:48:29 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices