

Gil's Arena
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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/
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Oct 15, 2024 • 2h 41min
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 34min
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 59min
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 52min
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 49min
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 42min
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 53min
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

Sep 10, 2024 • 3h 51min
Gil's Arena Throws A Monday Night Tailgate
Gil's Arena Throws A Monday Night Tailgate as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew wrap up Week 1 of the NFL Season with a LIVE Tailgate watch party where the New York Jets take on the San Francisco 49ers. Watch and Play along with No Chill Gil & The Crew as they react to Aaron Rodgers first full start with the Jets and see if Christian McCaffery & the 49ers can start right where they left off last season. Kendrick Lamar gets the Super Bowl Halftime show in New Orleans this year. Drake will surely be pleased! Was he the right pick for the Super Bowl in Nola?! Tyreek Hill was detained this weekend before his Miami Dolphins game. He proceeded to score an 80-yard touchdown and celebrate in cuffs. And Dak Prescott gets the biggest Quarterback Extension of all-time by Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys. But where does he rank as an all-time quarterback in the NFL?! Last we give our sleeper Super Bowl picks and expectations for Caleb Williams as a rookie. Please leave us a like and subscribe!!! Gil's Arena Crew - Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Dwane Brown, Rashad McCants & 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 0:02:36Gil Arrives 0:10:111st TD 0:22:402nd Quarter Start 0:36:02Halftime 1:20:30Kendrick Lamar Halftime Show Debate 1:24:554th Quarter 2:13:55Tyreek Hill Convo 3:08:45The Crew On Dealing With Police 3:20:17Gil vs SwaggyP 3:34:52 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 5, 2024 • 2h 48min
Gil's Arena EXPLODES Over The Greatest Team In NBA History
Gil's Arena Debates The Greatest Team In NBA History as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew look into MORE wild tweets from Swaggy P, this time battling over his idea that the 2018 Golden State Warriors were the greatest team to ever play in the NBA. With teams like LeBron James' Miami Heat, Tim Duncan's San Antonio Spurs dynasty and even the modern Boston Celtics, there are plenty of squads that can lay claim to this title sparking a hostile Gil's Arena Debate. They also cook up a special Hibachi time reacting to another outstanding game from Caitlin Clark where the WNBA Superstar nabbed another triple double and continues to build a legitimate case to overtake A'ja Wilson as the league's MVP. Finally, No Chill Gil gives a SAVAGE reaction to Evan Fournier deciding to turn down a contract from the Washington Wizards and leave the NBA for an overseas league because he was so sick of losing before the crew reacts to Mark Cuban's comments over Klay Thompson's fit alongside Luka Doncic & Kyrie Irving on the Dallas Mavericks. 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 0:02:03Prophet P Promos His Book 0:07:13Caitlin Clark Hibachi Time 0:15:39Is CC The Most Impactful Rookie Ever? 0:21:53Evan Fournier Leaves Wizards For Europe 0:52:59Shaq's Worst Player Of All Time 0:58:43Swaggy P Says KG Is Better Than Duncan 1:28:21Greatest Team In NBA History Debate 1:58:03MostlyFans 2:36:04 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 4, 2024 • 2h 47min
Gil's Arena EXPLODES Debating Hoopers vs Basketball Players
Gil's Arena Reacts To Jayson Tatum's Comments Towards Team USA as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew break down Tatum's take on his Team USA benching in his first public comments about the 2024 Olympics and debate if the NBA Champion & All NBA Star deserves more praise for his humility in embracing a diminished role this summer. They also break down how this never ending saga will fuel Tatum this season and if he and Jaylen Brown will somehow find a new gear after their summer of snubs. Next, No Chill Gil & the crew react to A'ja Wilson dominating the WNBA with a special Hibachi Time segment where they break down if A'ja in on pace for the greatest season in WNBA history before analyzing 4th and final meeting between Caitlin Clark & Angel Reese where CC might've been the first player to receive a standing ovation from the opposing team's fans. This show stopping performance sparks a debate if Caitlin is the most hyped rookie since LeBron James and a conversation over if she sealed up the rookie of the year award with her post olympics surge or if we're all still slipping on Angel Reese. Finally, they react to Steph Curry's recent comments over playing with LeBron James and debate if it's more likely that the players eventually team up on the court or in the owners box as both superstars have publicily expressed their interest in eventually owning an NBA Franchise. Please leave us a like and subscribe!!! Gil's Arena Crew - Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Lexie Brown, Rashad McCants & Brandon JenningsSign 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 0:02:02Greatest Trick Play In Sports History 0:14:53The Pressures Of A Max Contract 0:27:49A'ja Wilson Dominating The WNBA 0:59:22Caitlin Clark Steals The Show From Angel Reese 1:10:03Jayson Tatum Finally Speaks Out On Team USA 1:45:52Hoopers vs Basketball Players Debate 1:57:03MostlyFans 2:36:10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


