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The discussion heats up with Tyrese Haliburton's viral buzzer beater and a debate over the Pacers' controversial Game 1. Game 2 sees the Thunder dominate, sparked by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's stellar performance. They also react to the NBA's embarrassing mistake regarding the Larry O'Brien trophy. Shifting gears, they explore Victor Wembanyama's unconventional training with Shaolin Monks and weigh in on the Suns' turbulent season ahead. The basketball banter intertwines with insights on player accountability and the evolving aesthetics of the NBA Finals.

Gilbert Arenas DOUBLES DOWN ON His Hostile Karl Anthony Towns Take as Gil & The Gil's Arena Crew react to the discourse rocking the internet surrounding Gil's viral take on Karl Anthony Towns' defense and clarify what he meant while roasting the Big Bodega. They also react to Adam Silver confirming the NBA's decision to change the All Star Game to a USA vs the World format and debate once again if this is the right call to add some juice to the NBA's failing mid-season showcase of talent. Next, they continue to examine the big offseason ahead for Giannis Antetokounmpo as the Greek Freak decides if he wants to continue his career with the Milwaukee Bucks and react to Shaquille O'Neal's advice to Giannis, telling him to stay in Cream City because nobody cares about what market he plays in. Finally, Gil's Arena Previews Game 1 of the NBA Finals where Tyrese Haliburton & The Indiana Pacers take on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander & The OKC Thunder in a small market Super Bowl. They give their predictions on who will win the series and highlight key matchups that will define the NBA Championship, before gicing their reaction to Coach K crowning Cooper Flagg as the greatest player in Duke history. Please give us a like and subscribe!!! Gil's Arena Crew - Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Swaggy P, Rashad McCants & Kenyon Martin Sign up for Underdog Fantasy HERE with promo code GIL and get up to $1000 in Bonus Credits and A FREE Pick: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gi... If you’re 21+, try VIIA! For 15% off AND a free gift with your first order go to https://viia.co/GIL and use code GIL! #viiapartner Fetch a FREE Jumpstart Trial Bag for your Dog. Go to https://ruffgreens.com/arena and use promo code ARENA Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/ARENA10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Join the Playback chat to interact with Gil and Josiah https://www.playback.tv/gilbertarenas SUBSCRIBE:    / @gilsarena   Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos!   / discord   0:00:00 2 Min Countdown 0:01:55 Show Start 0:06:38 Gil DOUBLES DOWN On His KAT Take 0:21:39 Adam Silver Confirms USA Vs The World All Star 0:52:19 Underdog Of The Week 0:58:07 Shaq Gives Advice To Giannis 1:33:03 How It Felt Playing In The Finals 1:53:51 Gil's Arena Previews The NBA Finals Refs 2:00:47 The Small Market Superbowl 2:09:25 NBA Finals Preview 2:25:58 Finals & Finals MVP Picks 2:31:21 MostlyFans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The discussion kicks off with the Minnesota Timberwolves touting Anthony Edwards as an all-time great, sparking debates about who might join him among future NBA legends. The crew humorously reacts to Noah Lyles' controversial remarks about shoe endorsements, dragging Edwards into the mix. They reflect on the cultural impact of TNT's 'Inside the NBA' as it shifts to ESPN while previewing the NBA Finals. Finally, they dive into Luka Doncic's insights on player training and the pressure young stars face in pursuit of greatness.

Gil's Arena Dissects LeBron James' GENIUS Plan For The Los Angeles Lakers as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew react to Luka Doncic joining LeBron James & Steve Nash on the Mind the Game Podcast where the 2 NBA Superstars broke down Luka's first season in the purple & gold and revealed the Lakers' plans for the future to make the most of their time with the legendary duo. They react to Luka's efforts to slim down through healthy eating and break down the contract situation for perhaps the Lakers' most important piece in Austin Reaves as Lemon Daddy make look to be traded without an extension this summer. Next, they react to the end of NBA on TNT as Inside the NBA signed off for the final time this season before their move to ESPN, and Gil's Arena breaks down how much the show meant to NBA Culture. Then, they react to Noah Lyles talking crazy once again as the Olympic Champion continued to voice his frustration about not getting a signature shoe, this time throwing Anthony Edwards under the bus with another controversial take. The Gil's Arena Crew debates if it was necessary for Lyles to put the Minnesota Timberwolves superstar in the middle of his battle with Adidas and preview the important offseason for Ant-Man as he looks to take another leap next season. Finally, the Gil's Arena Crew welcomes Indiana Pacers legend Jermaine O'Neal into the arena to preview the Pacers' matchup in the NBA Finals and get real on his legendary NBA Career. Please give us a like and subscribe!!! Gil's Arena Crew - Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Swaggy P, Kenyon Martin & Jermaine O'Neal Sign up for Underdog Fantasy HERE with promo code GIL and get up to $1000 in Bonus Credits and A FREE Pick: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gi... Fetch a FREE Jumpstart Trial Bag for your Dog. Go to https://ruffgreens.com/arena and use promo code ARENA. Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/ARENA10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Join the Playback chat to interact with Gil and Josiah https://www.playback.tv/gilbertarenas SUBSCRIBE:    / @gilsarena   Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos!   / discord   0:00:00    Show Start0:00:11    Gil Is Smoking That Thibs Pack0:06:45    Knicks Fire Coach Thibs0:31:40    Has The NBA Gone Too Far With Firing Head Coaches?0:43:13    How Luka Can Learn From LeBron0:59:49    How The Lakers Can Win Next Year1:10:25    Luka Is Looking Slim1:20:12    Jermaine O'Neal Enters Gil's Arena1:21:50    NBA Finals Preview1:31:06    JO On Haliburton's Emergence In The Playoffs1:33:45    Should The First Round Go Back To 5 Games1:38:12    Pacers Fan Gets Hali Tattoo1:39:42    Were The '04-'05 Pacers Championship Caliber?1:41:17    JO on Matching Up With Kenyon1:45:32    Jermaine On Getting Drafted To The Blazers1:53:02    JO's Trade To The Pacers1:54:23    Malice In The Palace2:22:26    MostlyFans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gil's Arena Explains HOW TO FIX The New York Knicks as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew react to The New York Knicks falling out of the NBA Playoffs in 6 games at the hands of the Indiana Pacers and break down a big offseason ahead for Jalen Brunson's squad. They debate what the Knicks need to do to get themselves over the hump to the NBA Finals & battle over if Brunson is a good enough player to be the #1 option on a championship team, before discussing if Karl Anthony Towns and/or Coach Thibs need to go to give the Knicks the best possible team. Next, they react to the Indiana Pacers dominant run to the NBA Finals and react to the shocking decision of Pascal Siakam over Tyrese Haliburton for the Eastern Conference Finals MVP. They also break down the secret to Rick Carlisle's success with this Pacers team and give a quick preview of the OKC Thunder vs Pacers NBA Finals. Finally, Gilbert Arenas reacts to taking home the Backyard 2v2 Championship and details his exceptional win over Swaggy P and the rest of the Gil's Arena Crew before reacting to the end of NBA on TNT & dicussing what's next for the beloved program, Inside the NBA. Please give us a like and subscribe!!! Gil's Arena Crew - Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Swaggy P, Brandon Jennings, & Money Making Suni Sign up for Underdog Fantasy HERE with promo code GIL and get up to $1000 in Bonus Credits and A FREE Pick: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gi... Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/ARENA10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Join the Playback chat to interact with Gil and Josiah https://www.playback.tv/gilbertarenas SUBSCRIBE:    / @gilsarena   Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos!   / discord   0:00:00 2 Min Timer 0:01:42 Show Start 0:04:04 Gilbert Arenas Throws His 2v2 Championship Parade 0:17:07 The Pacers Knock Out The Knicks 0:35:43 Did The Knicks Minutes Finally Catch Up To Them? 0:41:53 Gil Proves He Was Right About Siakam 1:11:00 Haliburton & Myles Turner Troll The Knicks 1:15:21 The Thunder & Pacers Are Giving The Blueprint 1:30:19 How To Fix The Knicks 1:51:43 The Knicks Call Out KAT's Defense 2:12:43 Should Thibs Be Fired? 2:16:55 Top 10 Rappers From LA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gil's Arena Reacts To The Oklahoma City Thunder's Run To The NBA Finals as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew react to the OKC Thunder closing out the Western Conference Finals with a gentleman's sweep over the Minnesota Timberwolves to advance to the NBA Finals. They break down what impressed them the most about the young thunder's run through the NBA Playoffs and discuss if this win sets them up to be a potential dynasty. They also give a post-mortum on the Minnesota Timberwolves after Anthony Edwards & the team fell short once again and break down what they need to see from Ant-Man this summer to get himself to the next level. Next, they preview Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the New York Knicks & Indiana Pacers and debate how much pressure is on Coach Thibs, Jalen Brunson and Karl Anthony Towns to keep their season alive. They also highlight another masterpiece of a season for Rick Carlise and discuss if Tyrese Haliburton has any tricks left up his sleeve as he tries to send New York Knicks fans to Cancun. Next, Gilbert Arenas reacts to LeBron James breaking down his unstoppable game on the Mind The Game Podcast and gives his take on Austin Reaves looking for a $30,000,000 contract from the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason. Finally, Claressa Shields joins Gil's Arena to preview her fight against Lani Daniels on July 26th. Please give us a like and subscribe!!! Gil's Arena Crew - Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Kenyon Martin, Brandon Jennings, Nick Young & Claressa Shields Sign up for Underdog Fantasy HERE with promo code GIL and get up to $1000 in Bonus Credits and A FREE Pick: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gi... Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/ARENA10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/jkz7rlm8 #CashAppPod *Referral Reward Disclaimer: As a Cash App partner, we may earn a commission when you sign up for a Cash App account. Join the Playback chat to interact with Gil and Josiah https://www.playback.tv/gilbertarenas SUBSCRIBE:    / @gilsarena   Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos! https://discord.com/invite/underdog 0:00:00 - 2 Min Countdown 0:01:59 - Show Start 0:09:21 - Happy Birthday Swaggy P 0:12:17 - Why Are NBA Awards Named After Legends? 0:24:21 - Gil Sets The Record Straight on His Terrible Take 0:28:02 - How The Thunder Finally Got Back To The Finals 0:40:29 - Is OKC A Dynasty In The Making? 0:49:59 - The Timberwolves Were Already In Cancun 0:58:02 - OKC's Elite Defense Is Their Secret Weapon 1:07:56 - How Anthony Edwards Can Take The Next Step 1:25:56 - Shai Is Finally Marketing Himself 1:33:30 - Julius Randle Is DONE In Minnesota 1:38:36 - Coach Thibs Is Coaching For His Job 1:50:22 - Hali's Chance To Send The Garden Packing 1:53:28 - Claressa Shields Enters Gil's Arena 2:32:37 - Swaggy P's Birthday Surprise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Haliburton's HISTORIC Triple Double BLOWS AWAY Gil's Arena as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew react to Tyrese Haliburton's insane stat line to lift the Indiana Pacers to a 3-1 lead over the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals and debate if the Indiana Pacers' do it all point guard has sealed his status as an NBA Superstar with this incredible run in the NBA Playoffs. They then highlight how teams like the Pacers and OKC Thunder are proving you need more than just star power to win in the NBA Playoffs before breaking down what went wrong for Jalen Brunson, Karl Anthony-Towns & The rest of the Knicks as their dream run through the NBA Playoffs ended in disappointment. Next, they welcome comedian Rickey Smiley to the Arena to break down his career in comedy and relationship with Katt Williams following his explosive Club Shay Shay interview before previewing tonight Western Conference Finals game where Shai Gilgeous Alexander looks to finish off Anthony Edwards & The Minnesota Timberwolves and snatch the title of face of the NBA. Finally, they get real on why the NBA MVP has never had tattoos and analyze the parity going on in the association as the league looks to crown it's 7th unique champion in 7 years. Please give us a like and subscribe!!! Gil's Arena Crew - Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Rickey Smiley, Brandon Jennings & Nick Young Sign up for Underdog Fantasy HERE with promo code GIL and get up to $1000 in Bonus Credits and A FREE Pick: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gi... Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/ARENA10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Connect with a provider at https://ro.co/Arena and get $15 off your first order Join the Playback chat to interact with Gil and Josiah https://www.playback.tv/gilbertarenas SUBSCRIBE:    / @gilsarena   Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos!   / discord  0:00:00 - 2 Min Countdown 0:01:56 - Show Start 0:02:38 - Gil Is Done Being A Bandwagon Fan 0:08:03 - The NBA HATES Players With Tattoos 0:15:19 - Swaggy P Crashes The Conversation 0:18:55 - Haliburton's Historic Triple Double Sinks The Knicks 0:33:46 - Rickey Smiley Enters The Arena 0:37:08 - Haliburton Is A Do It All Point Guard 0:41:41 - How Much Has The Game Changed? 0:53:58 - Rickey Smiley Bought A Joke For $5K & Forgot It 0:54:51 - Gil's Arena Debates If Haliburton Is An NBA Superstar 1:15:24 - Rickey On Shooting Friday After Next With Katt Williams 1:28:24 - The Return Of John Haliburton 1:30:44 - Pat McAfee Pumps Up The Indiana Pacers' Crowd 1:33:17 - What Went Wrong For The Knicks 1:43:43 - 5:04:21 PM 1:52:59 - Pacers Fans Troll KAT 1:57:13 - 50 Cent Wears "Free Diddy Shirt" 1:59:19 - The Timberwolves MUST Win Game 5 2:08:12 - Charles Barkley Calls SGA The Face Of The NBA 2:26:34 - SGA Won't Dap Up Pat Bev 2:30:01 - MostlyFans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shai Gilgeous Alexander's NBA Playoff Masterpiece DAZZLES The Gil's Arena Crew as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew react to Shai & Jalen Williams both dropping playoff highs to lift the OKC Thunder to a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference Finals over the Minnesota Timberwolves and break down how the Thunder pulled off an improbable win by slowing down Anthony Edwards & Julius Randle. Next, they invite legendary New York Knicks fan The Kid Mero into the Arena to preview Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Knicks & Pacers and break down the series from the perspective of a Knicks super fan. They discuss what Jalen Brunson means to this franchise as he pushes them towards the NBA Finals and gives on honest take on how high Tyrese Haliburton is rising in the hierarchy of most hated opponents in Knicks history. Finally, they react to Adam Silver continuing to tease the idea of a USA vs the World All Star Game as Giannis Antetokoumpo has joined Gil's Arena in advocating for the change to the NBA's midseason classic, sparking a debate on if the NBA's new TV deal is putting pressure on the league to increase viewership. Please give us a like and subscribe!!! Gil's Arena Crew - Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, The Kid Mero, Rashad McCants & Kenyon Martin Sign up for Underdog Fantasy HERE with promo code GIL and get up to $1000 in Bonus Credits and A FREE Pick: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gil's-arena Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/ARENA10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/jkz7rlm8 #CashAppPod *Referral Reward Disclaimer: As a Cash App partner, we may earn a commission when you sign up for a Cash App account. Join the Playback chat to interact with Gil and Josiah https://www.playback.tv/gilbertarenas SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAvjYgmwadC682OoC4Cc6TQ SUBSCRIBE To Mero's Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@UCLDgeSZxtU9xnyZKrfbHN3A Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos! https://discord.gg/underdog 0:00:00 - 2 Min Countdown 0:01:57 - Show Start 0:07:50 - Giannis Wants A USA vs The World All Star Game 0:39:38 - Shai's Masterpiece Gives Thunder 3-1 Lead 0:55:04 - Should The NBA BAN Fouling Up 3? 1:10:45 - Shai GETS REAL On Being a Free Throw Merchant 1:18:41 - The Kid Mero Previews ECF Game 4 With Gil's Arena 1:55:17 - Jalen Williams Emerges As A Legit #2 Option 2:01:02 - Ant-Man Struggles In Game 4 2:18:53 - MostlyFans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Knicks MONSTER Comeback Gets Gil Back On The Bandwagon as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew react to the New York Knicks overcoming another 20 point deficit in the NBA Playoffs to get back into the Eastern Conference Finals against the Indiana Pacers. They discuss how Karl Anthony Towns put the team on his back with a zesty 20 point 4th Quarter and break down how the Knicks' bench led by Josh Hart could be the secret in this series before giving their take on Jeff Teague's belief that Jalen Brunson is too ball dominant to win an NBA Championship. They then break down the game from the Indiana Pacers side as Tyrese Haliburton's clutch shots didn't fall in Game 3 leading the Gil's Arena Crew to debate if the Pacers need a true #1 option to overcome the Knicks before reacting to the news that the team will allow Haliburton's pops back into the stadium for the rest of the NBA Playoffs. Next, they move over to the Western Conference Finals where they break down how Anthony Edwards & The Minnesota Timberwolves BLEW OUT The OKC Thunder in Game 3 and discuss what changed for the Wolves that allowed them to overcome the Thunder's NBA leading defense. Finally, the Gil's Arena Crew reacts to the All-NBA teams where superstars like Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jayson Tatum & LeBron James made history and spark a hostile debate over which NBA All Star was snubbed from the team. Please give us a like and subscribe!!! Gil's Arena Crew - Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Rashad McCants & Brandon Jennings Sign up for Underdog Fantasy HERE with promo code GIL and get up to $1000 in Bonus Credits and A FREE Pick: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gil's-arena Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/ARENA10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Fetch a FREE Jumpstart Trial Bag for your Dog. Go to https://ruffgreens.com/arena and use promo code ARENA Join the Playback chat to interact with Gil and Josiah https://www.playback.tv/gilbertarenas SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAvjYgmwadC682OoC4Cc6TQ Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos! https://discord.gg/underdog 0:00:00 2 Min Countdown 0:01:52 Show Start 0:02:54 New York Gil Enters The Arena 0:08:02 Gil Sees Kendrick's Grand National Tour 0:14:43 All NBA Teams Reaction 0:23:40 The NBA's All Time Top 10 Is Set In Stone 0:41:02 LeBron's ABSURD All NBA Streak 0:49:10 Load Management Is Costing All NBA Players 1:01:12 Knicks Pull Off A MONSTER Comeback 1:19:57 Is Thibs Hurting The Knicks? 1:29:10 Jeff Teague Calls Brunson A Ball Hog 1:41:55 The Pacers' BIGGEST Problem 1:55:33 Pacers Lift The Suspension For Haliburton's Pops 2:02:58 How Ant-Man Brought The Wolves Back Into The Series 2:15:26 SGA & The Thunder Got Punked! 2:24:59 Luka Is On Gil-Zempic 2:31:10 MostlyFans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shai Gilgeous Alexander FLOPPING His Way To The Finals BLOWS UP Gil's Arena as Gilbert Arenas & the Gil's Arena Crew react to Shai & The Thunder putting the hammer down to prove they're the team to beat in the NBA Playoffs and discuss how the rest of the series will play out. They break down how Shai's ability to get the free throw is swinging the series and debate what the Timberwolves need to do to give Anthony Edwards help on the offensive side of the ball, before reacting to Michael Malone trolling his former team by calling Shai the MVP on National television. Next, they preview the opening game of the Eastern Conference Finals between the New York Knicks & Indiana Pacers and give their picks of who will push their team to the NBA Finals as both Jalen Brunson & Tyrese Haliburton look to take the next step towards superstardom. Finally, they break down the state of the NBA as the league will crown their 7th unique champion in 7 years, sparking a debate on if the era of dynasties ruling the association is over before reacting to the 2025 NBA All Rookie Team. Please give us a like and subscribe!!! Gil's Arena Crew - Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Rashad McCants & Brandon Jennings Sign up for Underdog Fantasy HERE with promo code GIL and get up to $1000 in Bonus Credits and A FREE Pick: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gil's-arena Slide into game changing comfort with MeUndies. Support the show by going to https://MeUndies.com/arena and using code ARENA to get 20% off your first order, plus free shipping Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code ARENA at https://shopmando.com! #mandopod Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/ARENA10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Join the Playback chat to interact with Gil and Josiah https://www.playback.tv/gilbertarenas SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAvjYgmwadC682OoC4Cc6TQ Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos! https://discord.gg/underdog 0:00:00 2 Min Countdown 0:02:03 Show Start 0:03:45 Money Making Sonny Enters The Arena 0:07:00 2025 All Rookie Teams 0:10:27 Zach Edey's Ceiling In The NBA 0:16:05 NIL Is Hurting The NBA Draft 0:36:15 Shai & The Thunder SMACKED The Wolves In Game 1 0:45:18 Rudy Gobert's Chance To Prove Himself 0:48:19 Shai Is FLOPPING His Way To A Title 1:18:25 Michael Malone Trolls Jokic On Live TV 1:19:08 Shai Gilgeous Alexander Wins MVP 1:25:01 Ant-Man Needs To Shoot More!! 1:43:39 Jalen Brunson Has The Mamba Mentality 1:52:43 X-Factor In The Series 1:57:11 Tyrese Haliburton Needs To Be HOSTILE!! 2:03:15 Pascal Siakam Is The Most Important Option For Indy 2:07:27 Series Predictions 2:08:28 Clark vs Reese Is A Historic Rivalry 2:22:54 MostlyFans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices