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Gil's Arena Reacts To Team USA's BEATDOWN Of Brazil in the 2024 Paris Olympics as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew break down Team USA advancing to the Semifinals of the Olympic basketball tournament with a massive victory on the backs of Devin Booker & Anthony Edwards and discuss if the team's dominance will continue as they gear up to face Nikola Jokic and the Serbian national team. They also react to Joel Embiid's up and down performance throughout the Olympics and debate if he made the right call in joining the team this summer before reacting to Kevin Durant overtaking Lisa Leslie to become the all time leading scorer in American hoops. Next, they discuss the France vs Canada game on the other side of the bracket where Victor Wembanyama and the French upset Shai Gilgeous Alexander & Team Canada, who many expected to meet Team USA in the gold medal match. The Crew breaks down what this tournament means for Wemby's development heading into his sophomore season before reacting to Rudy Gobert getting benched after coming up short in another big moment. Finally, Gil & The Crew give their take on Lauri Markkanen agreeing to star with the Utah Jazz and discuss what this means for the Golden State Warriors as their options to replace Klay Thompson and keep Steph Curry happy at the end of his career are slowly dwindling away. Please leave us a like and subscribe!!! Gil's Arena Crew - Gilbert Arenas, Rashad McCants, Sheryl Swoopes & Kenyon MartinSign up for Underdog Fantasy HERE with promo code GIL and get up to $250 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 0:02:07Previewing Team USA vs Serbia 0:08:20USA vs The World Debate (Again) 0:21:32Which Team USA Player Has Impressed You? 0:35:14Joel Embiid & Team USA 0:55:23Embiid: "I'm The Most Hated Player In The League" 1:05:40Kevin Durant Becomes USA Hoops Leading Scorer 1:10:20The Crew Gives Lisa Leslie Her Flowers 1:21:44Rudy Gobert BENCHED By Team France 1:24:10Jamal Murray Struggles For Team Canada 1:46:19SGA Emotional After Getting Bounced From Olympics 1:58:13MostlyFans 2:07:33 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gil's Arena RETURNS From a Post NBA Summer League Break To Talk All Things Team USA Hoops, Paris Olympics and More!!!! Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew kick things off by highlighting their favorite moment so far from the 2024 Paris Olympics, including another golden performance from the GOAT Simone Biles and Noah Lyles backing up his trash talk with a gold medal in the Men's 100m Dash. Then they move on to break down what they've seen from the Men's olympic basketball team who, led by Anthony Edwards & Kevin Durant have bounced back from a shaky exhibition slate to dominate the world stage and put themselves in a great position to capture another gold medal. They also discuss Steve Kerr's shocking decision to bench Jayson Tatum to open up the games and break down why superstars like Tatum & Joel Embiid aren't flourishing with Team USA. Finally, they kick off a classic Gil's Arena Debate over who was better between this 2024 Team USA and the 1992 Dream Team before Gil responds to his comments about South Sudan that had the entire continent of Africa in their feelings. Please leave us a like and subscribe!!! Gil's Arena Crew - Gilbert Arenas, Rashad McCants, Brandon Jennings, Sheryl Swoopes & Kenyon MartinSign up for Underdog Fantasy HERE with promo code GIL and get up to $250 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 0:02:04The Newly Engaged Gilbert Arenas 0:03:44Best Moments From The Olympics 0:12:25Simone Biles The GOAT 0:24:16Lakers' Bubble Championship Debate 0:32:15Noah Lyles SILENCES The Haters 0:35:34Difference Between Gold Medal & WNBA Title 0:52:11The Favoritism Behind Team USA's Roster 0:58:12Gil's Arena DESTROYS Team USA's Coaching 1:05:43Jayson Tatum BENCHED in 1st Olympic Game 1:11:36Sheryl Swoopes On USA Women's Hoops 1:32:12Could This Team USA Beat Sheryl's?? 1:42:46Mr B. Reignites The USA vs The World Debate 1:49:03Gil Responds To His Comments On South Sudan 2:05:37MostlyFans 2:17:44 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gil's Arena Reacts To Kawhi Leonard Ditching Team USA as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew discuss Kawhi leaving Team USA to focus on preparing for the upcoming NBA Season and debate if Derrick White was the right person to take his spot over guys like Jaylen Brown & Kyrie Irving. Next, they discuss Ja Morant finally being cleared to play from his season ending shoulder injury and break down how Ja's return along with the addition of Zach Edey sets the Memphis Grizzlies up for a big bounce back season in the NBA's Western Conference. Then, they react to Kevin Durant shutting down trade rumors surrounding a potential departure from the Phoenix Suns and discuss the current state of the Miami Heat, as the once strong culture has spent another offseason not making moves around Jimmy Butler and losing role players like Caleb Martin due to not having a winning culture. Finally, the crew ranks their top 6 teams in the Western Conference for 2025 in a new Paper Champs segment. Please give us a Like & Subscribe!!!Gil's Arena Crew - Rashad McCants & Lexie BrownGil’s Arena premieres every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET.Sign up for Underdog Fantasy HERE with promo code GIL and get up to $250 in Bonus Cash and A Special Pick: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gil's-arenaEnter The Aura Watch Giveaway For A Chance To Travel to NBA Summer League & Meet The Gil's Arena Crew!! - https://forms.gle/9ZmMwsycBsbLXdLn6SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAvjYgmwadC682OoC4Cc6TQJoin the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos!https://discord.gg/underdogIntro 0:00:00Show Start 0:02:35Brandon Swept Out Of The Arena 0:05:06Kawhi Withdraws From Team USA 0:15:48Ja Morant Cleared To Return 0:53:34Expectations For Ja This Season 1:01:14Zach Edey Shines In Summer League 1:06:59Angel Reese & Caitlin Clark's Record Breaking Season 1:18:37Kevin Durant Shuts Down Trade Rumors 1:45:25Gil's Arena's Ranks 2025 Western Conference Teams 2:01:48MostlyFans 2:31:09 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gil's Arena FIRES BACK At De'Aaron Fox & Sacramento Kings Fans as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew enter the arena with a vengeance and react to Sac's clap back to Gil disrespecting their city when he was baffled that DeMar DeRozan picked the Kings over his hometown Los Angeles Lakers. They respond in true Gil's Arena fashion before moving on to recap Klay Thompson's introductory press conference with the Dallas Mavericks and debate if Klay will be able to spark a career resurgence alongside Luka Doncic & Kyrie Irving before breaking down Cooper Flagg's impressive showing at Team USA training camp as he strives to be the next great American Hooper. Finally, they react to Kevin Durant shutting down trade rumors surrounding a potential departure from the Phoenix Suns and break down Bronny James' lackluster NBA Summer League Debut & what's next for LeBron James & The Lakers. Please give us a Like & Subscribe!!!Gil's Arena Crew - Kenyon Martin & Brandon JenningsGil’s Arena premieres every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET.Sign up for Underdog Fantasy HERE with promo code GIL and get up to $250 in Bonus Cash and A Special Pick: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gil's-arenaEnter The Aura Watch Giveaway For A Chance To Travel to NBA Summer League & Meet The Gil's Arena Crew!! - https://forms.gle/9ZmMwsycBsbLXdLn6SUBSCRIBE: 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 2k Blowout 0:03:45Gil Claps Back At Sacramento 0:10:38Klay Thompson Introduced With The Mavericks 0:23:01Cooper Flagg Dominates Team USA Training Camp 0:59:33Bronny James' Summer League Debut 1:15:53Will The Lakers Win A Title With LeBron? 1:46:31Gil's Arena's Ranks 2024 Eastern Conference Teams 1:49:26MostlyFans 2:11:53 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gil's Arena Debates Who Is The #1 Option for Team USA as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew return to the arena and react to Team USA opening up training camp ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics and Anthony Edwards' comments that he is the #1 option for the team as they strive to take home the Gold Medal. They also break down the sign-and-trade that sent Demar Derozan to the Sacramento Kings, discussing what he brings to the team looking to make some noise in the Western Conference before reacting to Paul George's most recent episode of Podcast P where he broke down his negotiations with the Los Angeles Clippers and why he decided to go to the Philadelphia 76ers. Finally, the crew breaks down Bronny James lackluster debut in NBA Summer League & LeBron's recent comments surrounding the Lakers' lackluster offseason before discussing Steph Curry's future with the Golden State Warriors & how much pressure is on the team to surround Steph with a winning roster as he looks to win more rings to close out his career. Please give us a Like & Subscribe!!!Gil's Arena Crew - Rashad McCants & Brandon JenningsGil’s Arena premieres every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET.Sign up for Underdog Fantasy HERE with promo code GIL and get up to $250 in Bonus Cash and A Special Pick: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gil's-arenaEnter The Aura Watch Giveaway For A Chance To Travel to NBA Summer League & Meet The Gil's Arena Crew!! - https://forms.gle/9ZmMwsycBsbLXdLn6SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAvjYgmwadC682OoC4Cc6TQJoin the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos!https://discord.gg/underdogIntro 0:00:00Show Start 0:02:102k Simulation Recap 0:04:21Demar DeRozan To The Kings 0:11:17Will Fox Commit To The Kings Long Term? 0:35:35Paul George Breaks Down His Clipper Depature 0:46:32Is PG 2nd or 3rd Option With Sixers? 1:09:13Who Doesnt Deserve To Be On Team USA 1:23:39Team USA's #1 Option 1:31:33World vs Team USA Battle Again 1:39:57Steph Curry's Future With The Warriors 1:46:09Hostile Debate Over #1 Options 2:01:16MostlyFans 2:29:37 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gil's Arena Debates What's Next For LeBron James & The Los Angeles Lakers as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew react to LeBron finally signing a max deal to remain with the team for at least another season and discuss what moves JJ Redick & the Lake Show need to make to give the king his best shot at a ring as he chases his 5th championship, this time with this son Bronny James at his side. They also welcome Lexie Brown back into the arena to give an update on her WNBA season and give her take on some of the WNBA discourse surrounding the league's high profile rookies Cailtin Clark & Angel Reese. Finally, the crew buzzes around the league to dissect an assortment of NBA Free Agency deals and examine how things have changed for teams like the Golden State Warriors & Miami Heat following massive shifts in the NBA landscape. Please give us a Like & Subscribe!!!Gil's Arena Crew - Rashad McCants & Lexie BrownGil’s Arena premieres every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET.Sign up for Underdog Fantasy HERE with promo code GIL and get up to $250 in Bonus Cash and A Special Pick: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gil's-arenaEnter The Aura Watch Giveaway For A Chance To Travel to NBA Summer League & Meet The Gil's Arena Crew!! - https://forms.gle/9ZmMwsycBsbLXdLn6SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAvjYgmwadC682OoC4Cc6TQJoin the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos!https://discord.gg/underdogIntro 0:00:00Rashad Stood Up On His Date 0:04:30Show Start 0:09:30Lexie Health Update 0:13:42WNBA All-Star Team Announced 0:18:30Who Will Win WNBA Rookie of the Year? 0:25:37Team USA Women's Roster 0:32:37Lakers Introduce Bronny James 0:44:06Expectations For Bronny 0:56:03What's Next For LeBron & The Lakers 1:03:39Is Demar DeRozan A Scorer? 1:19:00Lakers Build Out Their Coaching Staff 1:23:39The Warriors Say Goodbye To Klay 1:28:06The Thunder's Big Offseason 1:43:22Kemba Walker Retires From Basketball 1:59:22MostlyFans 2:03:16 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gil's Arena Reacts To Jayson Tatum's MEGA NBA Deal as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew break down Tatum signing the largest contract in NBA History following the Boston Celtics' NBA Championship and discuss what it means for the future of the NBA now that the C's have their entire starting lineup locked up for the foreseeable future. They also react to Chris Paul signing with the San Antonio Spurs in NBA free agency and analyze how pairing the future Hall of Fame Point God with Victor Wembanyama is a slam dunk for Wemby's on court development with the young Spurs squad. Finally, they react to other free agent signings across the NBA and break down Donovan Mitchell's decision to remain with the Cleveland Cavaliers on a huge extension before giving a break down on the state of the Miami Heat as the perennial contenders have been quiet so far this offseason and are at risk of losing their star in Jimmy Butler as he opted to not sign an extension and bet on himself this season. Please give us a Like & Subscribe!!!Gil's Arena Crew - Rashad McCants, Nick Young & Brandon JenningsGil’s Arena premieres every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET.Sign up for Underdog Fantasy HERE with promo code GIL and get up to $250 in Bonus Cash and A Special Pick: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gil's-arenaEnter The Aura Watch Giveaway For A Chance To Travel to NBA Summer League & Meet The Gil's Arena Crew!! - https://forms.gle/9ZmMwsycBsbLXdLn6SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAvjYgmwadC682OoC4Cc6TQJoin the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos!https://discord.gg/underdogIntro 0:00:00Show Start 0:02:17Jayson Tatum's Record Breaking Extension 0:11:43Front Runner For the 2025 NBA MVP 0:23:54Donovan Mitchell Extended By The Cavs 0:56:50Darius Garland's Future In Cleveland 1:12:56Kenyon Pulls Up With A Trophy 1:19:25Is Garland A Good Fit For The Lakers? 1:22:22CP3 Joins The Spurs 1:32:04Better Fit For Lauri Markkanen: Spurs or Warriors? 1:42:26Next Moves For The Spurs 1:52:51Savage Stories From NBA Practices 2:00:30MostlyFans 2:22:18 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gil's Arena Reacts To The Start of NBA Free Agency as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew return to the arena to break down all the deals across the NBA including Paul George to the Philadelphia 76ers, James Harden staying with the Los Angeles Clippers and Chris Paul joining forces with Victor Wembanyama to mentor the young San Antonio Spurs. They also examine the current state of Klay Thompson's Free Agency, debating if the Golden State Warriors did their superstar dirty by letting him reach free agency and discuss where they best fit for Klay is between the Los Angeles Lakers & Dallas Mavericks. Finally, the crew reacts to Bronny James heading to the Lakers to join his father LeBron James and break down how the father-son duo will mesh together on the same team before discussing LeBron's free agency and the rumors of the king potentially taking a pay cut to improve the Lakers roster. Please give us a Like & Subscribe!!!Gil's Arena Crew - Kenyon Martin & Brandon JenningsGil’s Arena premieres every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET.Sign up for Underdog Fantasy HERE with promo code GIL and get up to $250 in Bonus Cash and A Special Pick: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gil's-arenaEnter The Aura Watch Giveaway For A Chance To Travel to NBA Summer League & Meet The Gil's Arena Crew!! - https://forms.gle/9ZmMwsycBsbLXdLn6SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAvjYgmwadC682OoC4Cc6TQJoin the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos!https://discord.gg/underdogIntro 0:00:00Show Start 0:02:12Bronny James To The Lakers 0:08:30LeBron & Laker's Free Agency 0:26:36Paul George To The 76ers 0:46:03Biggest Threats In The East 0:58:17Clippers Picked Kawhi Over PG 1:03:42Worst Trade In NBA History 1:10:50Future For Harden and Clippers 1:26:44Klay Thompson Joins The Dallas Mavericks 1:35:31How Will Warriors Big 3 Be Remembered? 2:07:46MostlyFans 2:10:51 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gil's Arena Reacts To Day 1 of The NBA Draft & The New York Knicks' Big Move as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew return to Gil's Arena with an action packed show. They kick things off by breaking down the opening round of the NBA Draft that saw France continue to dominate the NBA landscape with Zaccharie Risacher and Alex Sarr going with the top 2 picks and react to other surprising picks like Zach Edey going in the top 10 to the Memphis Grizzlies and The Los Angeles Lakers potentially landing the steal of the draft in Dalton Knecht. They then give their takes on an already active offseason for the New York Knicks as they traded 4 1st Round Picks for Mikal Bridges to complete the Nova Knicks and resigned OG Anunoby ahead of NBA Free Agency. Finally, they check in on the Los Angeles Lakers after the arrival of head coach JJ Redick and examine all the top free agents like LeBron James & Paul George before debating if the Phoenix Suns are close to shipping out Kevin Durant and breaking up their freshly built Big 3. Please give us a Like & Subscribe!!!Gil's Arena Crew - Rashad McCants, Brandon Jennings and Nick Young Gil’s Arena premieres every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET.Sign up for Underdog Fantasy HERE with promo code GIL and get up to $250 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 0:02:08All Time Player Draft Recap 0:07:58NBA Draft Reaction 0:09:54France Is Running The NBA 1:06:02How Did It Feel To Be Drafted 1:22:21The Knicks Trade For Mikal Bridges 1:51:30Expectations For JJ Redick 2:13:15MostlyFans 2:25:33 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rich Paul Talks Bronny James & The NBA Draft With Gil's Arena as the longtime agent and best friend of LeBron James returns to Gil's Arena to sit down with Gilbert Arenas and break down life as an NBA super agent ahead of the NBA Draft. Rich breaks down his favorite part of the entire draft process, including managing expectations with NBA Prospects & their families before giving his take on the discourse surrounding his most popular client in Bronny James, breaking down Bronny's development and where he best fits in the NBA. He also sets the record straight on Stephen A Smith's Comments surrounding LeBron's best teammate and the idea that Bron didn't know how to win before joining the Miami Heat. Finally, Rich gives his surprising pick for the most influential hooper for the next 20 years and gives the definition of what it means to be KLUTCH. Gil's Arena Crew - Gilbert Arenas, Rich Paul, Josiah JohnsonGil’s Arena premieres every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET.Sign up for Underdog Fantasy HERE with promo code GIL and get up to $250 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/underdogAPPAREL PARTNERSTUFF CROWD: https://www.tuffcrowd.com/ADIDAS: https://www.adidas.com/us/agent-gil-restomod-basketball-shoes/Gr8ness: https://www.gr8nss.store/Pre-Order Rashad's Book Here - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CD9ZQ3HD?ref_=pe_3052080_276849420CHAPTERS:Intro 0:00:00Show Start 0:00:45Favorite Part of The Draft Process 0:01:32Bronny's Draft Status 0:05:11LeBron's Best Teammate 0:17:51A'ja Wilson Is Changing The WNBA 0:32:09Juju Watkins Is The Future 0:39:01Rich On The NBA's New CBA 0:43:22Jabari Parker Is Klutch 0:48:39How It Feels To See Bronny Accomplish His Dreams 0:56:39 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices