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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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Shakur Stevenson Pulls NO PUNCHES With Gil's Arena as the world champion boxer joins Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew for a legendary interview on his iconic career. He breaks down how his defense wins championships mentality has guided him through the ring and teases an upcoming bout with Teofimo Lopez. They then react to the Bud Crawford vs Canelo fight where Shakur praises Crawford as the Michael Jordan of boxing and explains what his win means to his legacy & the sport of boxing. Shakur then takes the Gil's Arena Crew through his career, explaining the importance of starting early and tells the story of when he knew he was him before breaking down the intricacies of boxing like weight classes, different styles of boxing and how to cut weight. Finally, he gives his take on the current era of boxing which he calls the lamest generation and gets real on the impact Jake Paul & exhibition fighters are having on the sport.
The Arena premieres every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET.
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00:00 Welcome To The Arena Shakur Stevenson
01:32 How Many Rounds Could Gil Last In The Ring?
03:11 Could Shakur Beat Gil & Kenyon in 1v1
06:12 Defense Wins Championships in Boxing
09:27 Shakur vs Teofimo Lopez
15:45 The Importance of Starting Young
19:25 When Shakur Knew He Was Him
28:38 Crawford vs Canelo Reaction
39:26 Is Jake Paul Bad For Boxing
51:29 Will We Ever Get Shakur vs Tank?
54:37 This Is The Lamest Era Of Boxing
1:03:48 Is Shakur Changing His Style?
1:07:40 Shakur On Boxing In The Olympics
01:09:42 What Is It Like To Cut Weight
1:17:34 Shakur Will Become The Pound For Pound King
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Tracy McGrady GETS REAL On His NBA Legacy & Kobe Bryant Comparisons as the NBA Legend joins Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew to break down his incredible NBA Career, bringing back ABCD Camp with Adidas and setting the record straight on his comments surrounding Kobe Bryant that shattered Gil's Arena earlier this summer. T-Mac tells Gilbert Arenas about his lightening fast journey from the hood to the top of the NBA where he dominated as an All NBA Player for the Orlando Magic & Toronto Raptors and tells legendary stories of his time facing off with giants of the game like Michael Jordan & LeBron James. He then battles with Swaggy P over his comments that he would have won just as many rings as Kobe Bryant had he played with Shaquille O'Neal and debate if Kobe could have been just as successful if he swapped careers with LeBron. Finally, T-Mac breaks down his future plans including NBA on NBC, The OBL and ABCD Camp and Gil tells a legendary story about playing in China alongside Tracy. Please like and subscribe!!!
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00:00 Welcome To Gil’s Arena T-Mac01:43 How T-Mac Helped Create Gil’s Arena02:32 How T-Mac & The Crew Got Their Nicknames05:51 Why Penny Is Gil & T-Mac’s Favorite Player11:50 How T-Mac’s Life Changed After ABCD Camp20:04 Tracy’s Transition To The NBA30:13 T-Mac Battles Swaggy Over His Kobe Comments55:41 T-Mac on Joining NBA on NBC1:00:50 How It Felt To Play Against Jordan1:10:40 Gil On His Legendary Trip To China With T-Mac1:14:11 T-Mac Is Bringing Back ABCD Camp With Adidas1:20:17 How It Felt To Match Up With Kobe1:29:22 T-Mac On Creating The OBL1:36:21 The Best Comparison To T-Mac In Today’s Game1:40:21 Could LeBron Play The Same Style As Kobe?
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Mark Cuban GETS REAL On The Luka Trade & NBA Business as the legendary Owner of the Dallas Mavericks sits down with Gilbert Arenas & Josiah Johnson to break down his iconic journey to one of the most prominent owners in sports history. He opens up by detailing his renowned role in Entourage as the head of Avion Tequila before Gil calls him out for never giving him the championship ring he deserved. They then discuss Cuban's front row seat to the past 20 years of NBA action where he breaks down the worst move in his NBA Career by telling the story of letting Steve Nash walk and gives his unfiltered take on the Luka Doncic trade that sent one of his most beloved players to the Los Angeles Lakers. He then details the road ahead for the Dallas Mavericks by offering an update on Kyrie Irving & Cooper Flagg and gives his thoughts on the changing landscape of the NBA and sports media. Finally, Mark breaks down his affinity for Jerry Jones, comparing his journey with the legendary owner of the Dallas Cowboys and offers advice on how the franchise will navigate the Micah Parsons trade.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Welcome Mark Cuban
01:53 Mark On His Iconic Role In Entourage
05:28 Mark Cuban Owes Gil A Championship Ring
08:26 Mark Cuban’s New Role With The Mavs
12:19 Why The Mavs Let Steve Nash Go
16:21 Why Mark Sold The Mavs
18:20 Mark Cuban Gets Real On The Luka Trade
34:40 Update On Kyrie Irving
40:41 Mark On The NBA’s New Era
43:21 Cuban Gets Real On Being Hated By The NBA
45:26 Mark Cuban On Jerry Jones & The Cowboys
49:58 The Secret Of The Goat Debate
51:29 The Biggest Problem Facing The NBA
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Stephen A Smith Makes A SURPRISE Return To Gil's Arena as the host of ESPN's First Take & King of Sports Media shocks Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew with a surprise appearance during their summer hiatus. Stephen A gets real on his relationship with LeBron James following their hostile feud sparked by SAS's Gil's Arena Debut and explains why he will never speak to the Los Angeles Lakers' superstar ever again. He also breaks down why LeBron should feel disrespected by the Lakers after their summer of hyping up Luka Doncic before calling out Gilbert Arenas on his recent arrest. Next, Stephen A breaks down what's coming up in his career as the media mogul continues to grow his brand and challenges the Gil's Arena Crew in the GOAT Debate as he explains why LeBron James & Kobe Bryant will never be Michael Jordan. Finally, they discuss recent events taking over the sports world, whipping around the NBA to highlight storylines like Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets, Giannis Antetokounmpo's Legacy and who can catch the Shai Gilgeous Alexander & the OKC Thunder this season.
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CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro02:06 Stephen A’s Return To Radio04:17 Stephen A GETS REAL On His Rise12:21 Stephen A’s Day-To-Day21:14 Stephen A’s Toughest Interview24:10 Stephen A CALLS OUT Gil After His Arrest29:30 Stephen A Gets Real on His Relationship with LeBron33:39 Why Kobe & LeBron Will Never Be Jordan43:49 What If Melo Went To Detroit51:46 Why Stephen A Hates The New NBA57:24 Expectations For Luka & The Lakers1:04:23 LeBron Should Feel Disrespected By The Lakers1:06:52 Stephen A Doubles Down On His Giannis Take1:16:02 Who Can Dethrone The OKC Thunder1:27:58 Stephen A GETS REAL On The State Of The NBA1:33:28 Advice To The Next Generation
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Gil's Arena GOES WILD Over The Best Moments Of Season 3 as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew celebrate the final episode of Gil's Arena Season 3 by looking back on some the best moments, most hostile debates and greatest guest appearances of the season. Watch along as Gil & The Crew relive the most viral pieces of content that came out of the arena this season before moving over to break down some final few pieces of NBA News. Tthey whip around the NBA to highlight newsworthy stories like Asian sensation Yang Hansen taking NBA Summer League by storm, Bol Bol looming as one of the final NBA Free Agents ready to make an impact on a new team and Adam Silver continuing to tease NBA Expansion amidst rumors that certain owners are looking to block the move, sparking a debate on if adding more teams to the association is a good idea for the current state of the NBA. Please give us a like and subscribe!!!
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0:00:00 – 2 Min Timer
0:01:53 – Show Start
0:11:47 – Season 3 Recap
0:15:18 – Favorite Moments Of Gil's Arena Season 3
0:24:41 – Underdog Of The Week
0:32:51 – Adam Silver Hints At NBA Expansion
0:52:40 – Yang Hansen Tearing Up Summer League
1:11:15 – Best Gil Entrances In Season 3
1:16:32 – Gil & Kenyon Troll Swaggy's Ring
1:24:39 – Gil's Worst Take Of Season 3
1:28:43 – Tim Hardaway Calls Out Haliburton On Gil's Arena
1:32:49 – Why Nick Never Beat Up Little D'Lo
1:41:05 – Stephen A Smith Gets Real On His Feud With LeBron
1:54:11 – Alijah Announced His Committment To USC On Gil's Arena
2:03:43 – Mr B Responds To Pat Bev & Challenges Lou Will
2:10:56 – Boogie Cousins SNAPS on Rashad
2:18:42 – Most Heated Moment In Show History
2:25:43 – Thank You To The Fans
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Gil's Arena ERUPTS Over Their Top 10 Hoopers Of Each Decade as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew give their lists of their top 10 players from the 2000s & 2010s and spark countless hostile debates over where they rank players like Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O'Neal, Allen Iverson, LeBron James and so many more. After that, they react to Andy Roddick responding to Gil's comments that tennis players are no where close to the best athletes in the world with a challenge for a left handed only match and continue the debate on which sport produces the best athletes before reigniting the Kobe Bryant sidekick debate after Gil uncovered footage of Kobe Bryant acknowledging his place alongside Shaquille O'Neal. Next, they react to Richard Jefferson's take that Team USA will not win gold in the 2028 Olympics and debate who will represent the red, white and blue on home soil when LeBron James, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant all retire from the international circuit. Finally, they whip around the NBA to highlight newsworthy stories like Asian sensation Yang Hansen taking NBA Summer League by storm, Bol Bol looming as one of the final NBA Free Agents ready to make an impact on a new team and the release of the most negative fan bases in the NBA. Please give us a like and subscribe!!!
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0:00:00 — 2 Min Timer
0:02:06 — Show Start
0:08:27 — Bradley Beal To The Clippers
0:31:01 — Gil's Arena Top 10 Players From The 2000's
0:56:30 — Gil's Arena Top 10 Players From The 2010's
1:39:15 — Kobe Confirms He Was A Robin
1:50:29 — Tennis Legend CALLS Out The Gil's Arena Crew
2:07:01 — Richard Jefferson's TERRIBLE Team USA Take
2:25:31 — MostlyFans
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Bronny James COOKING In Summer League FIRES UP Gil's Arena as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew react to Bronny's best game of the Summer and break down how the 55th overall pick is finally starting to look like an NBA Pro. They dissect why the young King looks more comfortable on the court and debate if the 20 year old deserves an opportunity to be part of the Los Angeles Lakers rotation this season. Next, they whip around NBA Summer League to analyze the rest of the prospects lighting up Las Vegas including the San Antonio Spurs' terrifying duo of Dylan Harper & Carter Bryant, breakout star for the Portland Trailblazers Yang Hansen and the potential dunk of the year candidate in Johnny Furphy. Next, they react to the hostile social media battle between Angel Reese & Robert Griffen III as the former Heisman winning quarterback turned ESPN Media personality inserted himself into the conversation surrounding Reese and amplified a racist dialogue under the guise of speaking out for black athletes. They give their thoughts on the entire situation and praise Angel for balling in the WNBA amidst constant scrutiny that has nothing to do with her game. Finally they react to some NBA news like the rumors swirling that Jayson Tatum is recruiting Damian Lillard to join his Boston Celtics, Paul George has undergone another surgery before the Philadelphia 76ers season even starts and Bol Bol still remains as an NBA free agent ready to make an impact for a contender. Please give us a like and subscribe!!!
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0:00:00 2 Min Countdown
0:01:49 Show Start
0:12:06 Johnny Furphey's POSTER Dunk
0:21:35 Bronny Finally Looks Like A Pro
0:36:49 The Spurs Young Stars Are Showing Out
0:58:53 Angel Reese vs RG3
1:28:53 Mr. B On The Narrative On Going Overseas
1:31:24 Sheryl Analyzes Angel's Breakout Season
1:37:24 Sheryl Looks Back On The First Ever WNBA All Star Game
1:45:30 Swaggy P's WILD Idea To Change The W
1:54:21 Jayson Tatum Recruiting Damian Lillard To The Celtics
2:03:53 Gil's Arena HATES Philly Cheesesteaks
2:10:27 Another Injury For Paul George
2:22:24 MostlyFans
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Gil's Arena Get HOSTILE Over Bleacher Report's Top 100 All Time Hoopers as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew react to Bleacher Report updating their list of the Best 100 players in NBA History and discuss what their ranking of Kobe Bryant at 11 below guys like Steph Curry & Larry Bird says about Gil's take that Kobe is an overrated sidekick. Next, they break down the opening games of NBA Summer League where Cooper Flagg stumbled in his debut game against Bronny James & The Los Angeles Lakers but proved why he was the #1 overall pick with a 31 point performance before the Dallas Mavericks' decided to shut down their franchise player until NBA Training Camp. They give their impressions from Flagg's first taste of NBA action and highlight other standouts from NBA Summer League including the San Antonio Spurs' terrifying duo of Dylan Harper & Carter Bryant. Next, NBA Champion Isaiah Hartenstein enters Gil's Arena to break down life after winning the NBA's ultimate prize and give an inside look at the dynamics of Oklahoma City Thunder's championship roster, highlighting what makes Shai Gilgeous Alexander & the team's Big 4 so special. They then react to more rumors swirling between LeBron James & The Los Angeles Lakers as the King and his agent Rich Paul hinted at a potential move away from the team this weekend and read between the lines on what LeBron wants to happen this offseason. They debate if the Lakers have done enough to surround LeBron with a championship roster this offseason and break down which out of the rumored landing spots for LeBron between the Golden State Warriors, Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Clippers and Dallas Mavericks give LeBron the best shot at winning 1 more championship. Finally, they react to the HOSTILE online battle between Robert Griffin III and Angel Reese where the former NFL QB turned media member inserted himself and race into the conversation, sparking a debate inside the arena over whether or not the dialogue over the WNBA Superstar has gone too far. Please give us a like and subscribe!!!
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0:00:00 2 Min Timer
0:01:48 Show Start
0:10:53 Cooper Flagg's NBA Debut
0:26:52 Isaiah Hartenstein Enters Gil's Arena
0:30:16 What Made The 2025 OKC Thunder Special
0:34:32 IHart On SGA's Leadership
0:39:40 Is SGA The Best Player In The World?
0:40:30 Hartenstein Gets Real On Being Bright Skinned
0:41:47 How Playing Overseas Changed IHart's Game
0:48:11 The Difference Between Playing With Brunson & Shai
0:49:18 The Influence of Rick Brunson
0:50:21 Will OKC Chase The NBA Wins Record?
0:52:08 Toughest Defensive Matchup In The NBA
0:54:26 What Makes The European Big So Special
0:59:10 Bleacher Report Drops Their Top 100 Hoopers Ever
1:36:40 Kobe Bryant Deserves More Respect?
1:59:53 LeBron Has No Comment On His Future With The Lakers
2:24:57 Drake Covers His LeBron Tattoo
2:38:39 MostlyFans
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Gil's Arena Previews Cooper Flagg's ELECTRIC NBA Debut as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arenas Crew preview Cooper Flagg's first NBA action as the #1 overall pick suits up for the Dallas Mavericks in NBA Summer league and debate if the most expensive Summer League game ever between Flagg and Bronny James will live up to the hype. Next, they react to Devin Booker becoming the highest paid player in the NBA as the Phoenix Suns inked their homegrown superstar to the largest annual value deal in league history and discuss the significance of this deal as Booker moves toward becoming the greatest Phoenix Suns player ever. They also break down the fallout from the Kevin Durant trade on the Suns' organization by analyzing what a Jalen Green & Booker backcourt looks like before reacting to LeBron James icing out Deandre Ayton by not reaching out to his newest Los Angeles Lakers teammate. Finally, they react to Nikola Jokic declining the opportunity to sign an extension with the Denver Nuggets and debate if the Serbian superstar is sending a message to his team to give him a better supporting cast before discussing Lonzo Ball's trade to the Cleveland Cavaliers and highlight what the legendary LA Hooper brings to a Cavs team looking to win the Eastern Conference. Please give us a like and subscribe!!!
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0:00:00 – 2 Min Timer
0:01:55 – Show Start
0:13:04 – Meg The Stallion Seen With Klay Thompson
0:24:59 – Jalen Williams Signs Max Extension With Thunder
0:34:56 – Devin Booker Becomes The Greatest Player In Suns History
0:51:42 – Suns Fallout From The Kevin Durant Trade
1:00:48 – LeBron James Ices Out DeAndre Ayton
1:11:31 – Underdog Of The Week
1:16:17 – Nikola Turns Down Extension With Nuggets
1:30:08 – Giannis Hints At His Future in Milwaukee
1:37:54 – How It Felt To Be Traded
1:43:27 – Lonzo Ball Lands In Cleveland
1:47:40 – Gil's Arena Previews Bronny vs Flagg
1:57:31 – MostlyFans
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Gil's Arena Reacts To The OKC Thunder LOCKING UP Their Dynasty as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew react to The OKC Thunder signing Chet Holmgren to a monster rookie contract extension to lock up their Big 3 of Holmgren, Shai Gilgeous Alexander & Jalen Williams and debate what impact this will have on the reigning NBA Champions in both the long and short term. They also react to the NBA honoring Shai's legendary season by placing him on next year's cover of NBA 2k26 and debate if this signals that SGA has been anointed as the face of the NBA before highlighting how his fellow 2k Cover star Angel Reese is establishing herself as a superstar in the WNBA with her placement on the video game cover and release of her first signature shoe. Next, they react to the New York Knicks officially announcing Mike Brown as their next head coach and discuss how Brown will push the Knicks' core of Jalen Brunson, Karl Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges over the hump towards an NBA Championship before analyzing the shockwaves to the Knicks organization following the announcement that Brown will be demoting Rick Brunson from his coaching staff. They then react to Kevin Durant's analysis on the Mind the Game Podcast over the disappearance of the midrange game in today's NBA and debate if there needs to be a resurgence of efficient shots before finally whipping around the NBA to cover notable news items like the league's most hated fanbases, the NBA's newest rule change and father time finally coming for the halftime show Hall of Famer Red Panda. Please give us a like and subscribe!!!
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0:00:00 – 2 Min Timer
0:02:04 – Show Start
0:09:45 – SGA Sealed As The Face Of The NBA
0:33:17 – Angel Reese Is Living Up To The Hype
0:45:10 – Chet Holmgren's Contract DIVIDES Gil's Arena
1:21:33 – Gil's Idea To Fix The NBA's 2nd Apron
1:32:55 – Kevin Durant Wants A Midrange Renaissance
1:58:44 – Mike Brown Announced As The Knicks Head Coach
2:19:08 – Rick Brunson DEMOTED By Mike Brown
2:27:33 – Mark Jackson Is Still Looking For Work
2:38:04 – Chuck Hayes Traveled On A Free Throw
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Gil's Arena SLAMS The Golden State Warriors For Still MESSING With Jonathan Kuminga as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew react to Steve Kerr publicly saying that their young superstar doesn't fit on the court with Steph Curry, Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler despite the team holding him from exploring NBA Free Agency. The debate if the Warriors need to allow him to get a fresh start this summer and call out their front office for letting business get in the way of the development of a young superstar. They also react to Kevon Looney ditching the Warriors for the New Orleans Pelicans and debate if the Rick James lookalike along with the Pelican's other offseason acquisitions of Jordan Poole move the needle for NOLA as they look to get Zion Williamson to the NBA Playoffs for the first time in his NBA Career. Next, they react to Kyrie Irving announcing he likely will not return from his torn ACL in the 2026 NBA Season and break down how Anthony Davis & Cooper Flagg will need to step up in his absence before giving their take on Paolo Banchero signing a mega extension with the Orlando Magic, setting them up with their best window for an NBA Championship in decades. Finally, they react to Chris Paul teasing retirement as the Point God looks to find one last run at an NBA Championship before whipping around the NBA to cover notable news items like Ace Bailey's summer league bounce back, the NBA's newest rule change and father time finally coming for the halftime show Hall of Famer Red Panda. Please give us a like and subscribe!!!
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0:00:00 2 Min Countdown
0:02:00 Show Start
0:10:55 Kevon Looney Looks Like Rick James
0:15:16 Zion Williamson Needs To Change!!
0:35:17 The Warriors Are Still Messing With Kuminga
0:49:53 Why NBA Teams Keep Getting Sold
0:55:27 Back To Kuminga
1:07:31 Kyrie Says He Won't Be Back In 2026
1:13:16 Anthony Davis Gets Eye Surgery
1:21:57 Paolo Banchero's MASSIVE Extension
1:27:04 Jerry Stackhouse Singing The National Anthem
1:34:23 Back To The Magic
1:38:26 Ace Bailey Bounces Back In Summer League
1:58:22 Michael Beasley Responds To Swaggy P
2:10:21 CP3 Teases His Retirement
2:33:59 MostlyFans
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Bronny James' Summer League Breakout FIRES UP Gil's Arena as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew react to Bronny James lighting up his first Summer League game with a 10 point showing & emphatic dunk over the Miami Heat and debate if the heir to King James' throne will crack the Los Angeles Lakers' rotation this season. They also discuss how LeBron James' uncertain future with the Lakers will impact Bronny and debate if the team finally landing a premiere free agent in Deandre Ayton will smooth out the dark cloud following the Lake Show and their superstar. Next, they react to monster trades happening across the NBA as Kevin Durant officially landed in Houston as part of an historic 7 team trade & the Los Angeles Clippers made a shocking move to send breakout star Norman Powell to the Miami Heat. They break down the trade from all angles including why the Clippers moved on from Powell after his career season and debate how much pressure is on KD to push the Rockets over the hump and solidify his legacy after switching teams again. They then react to Paul Pierce's INSANE take claiming he was the best pure scorer in NBA History before welcoming College basketball expert Jay Bilas into the arena to break down this class of NBA rookies and get real on Cooper Flagg's immense ceiling in the NBA. Finally, they whip around the NBA to recap news from the holiday weekend including VJ Edgecomb's dominant debut in NBA Summer League over Ace Bailey, the latest on Jonathan Kuminga vs the Golden State Warriors, and Michael Beasley calling out Swaggy P with a $1,000,000 1v1 challenge. Please give us a like and subscribe!!!
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0:00:00 - 2 Min Timer
0:01:50 - Show Start
0:07:25 - Kevin Durant Is Officially Traded
0:24:13 - Jay Bilas Enters Gil's Arena
0:27:13 - Why More Players Are Staying In School
0:29:38 - Bilas On Cooper Flagg's NBA Ceiling
0:31:11 - Jay Names The Most NBA Ready Player In This Class
0:33:28 - Rashad Challenges Jay's Cooper Flagg Take
0:37:21 - Jay's Pick For NBA Rookie Of The Year
0:38:34 - Dylan Harper's Fit With The Spurs
0:40:55 - Jay's Take On Ace Bailey
0:45:55 - Jay Gives The Perfect Player Comp For VJ Edgecombe
0:47:43 - Jay On The NCAA's New Salary Cap
1:04:44 - Jay Tells A Legendary Gil Story
1:05:52 - Who Wins A Shooting Contest Gil or Rashad?
1:07:15 - Paul Pierce's INSANE Pure Scoring Take
1:19:57 - Norman Powell Traded To Miami Heat
1:34:56 - Clippers Land John Collins
1:45:28 - Lakers Finally Land Deandre Ayton
1:54:44 - LeBron's Uncertain Future In Los Angeles
2:09:14 - Bronny James Lights Up NBA Summer League
2:19:50 - Michael Beasley CALLS OUT Swaggy P
2:30:59 - MostlyFans
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Gil's Arena Reacts To Damian Lillard CUT By The Milwaukee Bucks as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew react to the Milwaukee Bucks making a move to sign Myles Turner and release future Hall of Famer Damian Lillard in the process. They break down what this move means for the Bucks who are looking to rebuild a championship contender around Giannis Antetokounmpo and debate if releasing Dame will be the final straw for the Greek Freak to finally demand a trade. They then grade what has been an active offseason for the Houston Rockets who made a massive move for Kevin Durant and signed hoopers like Clint Capela & Dorian Finney-Smith and debate if these moves were enough for H-Town to compete with the OKC Thunder at the top of the Western Conference, before reacting to KD's appearance alongside LeBron & Steve Nash on the Mind The Game Podcast. Next, they take another look at the stagnant offseason for LeBron James & The Los Angeles Lakers who have positioned themselves as Deandre Ayton or bust, sparking a debate on if the team should just hang it up and clear cap space for 2027. Finally they whip around the NBA to cover various moves from the opening day of NBA Free Agency like Jordan Clarkson signing with the New York Knicks, D'Angelo Russell signing with the Dallas Mavericks and Michael Porter Jr getting shipped away from the Denver Nuggets by Nikola Jokic before discussing what's next for Jonathan Kuminga & The Golden State Warriors as their contract battle has stretched into NBA Free Agency. Please give us a like and subscribe!!!
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0:00:00 – 2 Min Timer
0:01:53 – Show Start
0:09:47 – Milwaukee Bucks CUT Damian Lillard
0:44:48 – Shai Gilgeous Alexander Signs Historic Extension
0:54:28 – The Lakers Did Black n Mild Dirty
0:59:50 – Grading The Houston Rockets' Wild Offseason
1:13:57 – LeBron Glazes Kevin Durant On The Mind The Game Podcast
1:28:22 – Gil CRASHES OUT On The Lakers Quiet Offseason
1:45:27 – Malik Beasley Scandal Reaction
1:48:33 – The Knicks Head Coaching Search Continues
2:04:53 – Dallas Mavericks Sign Little D'Lo
2:11:07 – Denver Nuggets Ship Out Micahel Porter Jr
2:22:23 – Could Denver Ever Trade Jokic?
2:34:36 – MostlyFans
2:36:10 - Caitlin Clark Ranked #9 In The WNBA Player Poll
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LeBron James' Future With The Los Angeles Lakers FIRES UP Gil's Arena as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew react to LeBron James re-signing with the Los Angeles Lakers for one more season and break down what LeBron & Rich Paul were really saying with their comments on this decision. They debate if LeBron will stay in LA despite the team's failure to improve around him and dive into the rumors that this could be King James' final season in the NBA. They then react to LeBron's teammate Austin Reaves declining his extension with the Lakers and debate if Lemon Daddy could be moved to help build around LeBron & Luka Doncic. Next, they move to the young King as they react to the NBA setting up a Cooper Flagg vs Bronny James showdown to kick off NBA Summer League and debate how the Dallas Mavericks' #1 overall pick will fare as he prepares to start his NBA Career against one of the toughest matchups in Summer League. They then react to another big name staying in Los Angeles as James Harden agreed to re-sign with the Los Angeles Clippers and break down what this move means for Harden and Kawhi Leonard as they look to push them towards an NBA Championship, before reacting to more moves across the NBA like Julius Randle & Naz Reid staying with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Colin Sexton getting dealt for scraps. Finally, they check back in on the Ace Bailey saga as the infamous draft pick finally landed in Utah after blowing off the Jazz after the NBA Draft and debate if the trouble is behind the young guard as starts his NBA Career before reacting to the shocking news of DeAndre Ayton's buyout and debate where the former #1 overall pick will land this summer. Please give us a like and subscribe!!!
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0:02:01 – Show Start
0:08:30 – LeBron Re-signs With The Lakers
0:28:39 – LeBron & Luka's Future In LA
0:37:54 – LeBron Doesn't Care About Ring Chasing
0:50:26 – Austin Reaves Declines Extension In LA
0:56:27 – Cooper Flagg vs Bronny James In The Summer League
1:08:19 – James Harden Stays In LA
1:34:29 – Julius Randle & Naz Reid Stay In Minnesota
1:45:27 – Ace Bailey Finally Arrives In Utah
2:10:14 – DeAndre Ayton Gets Bought Out
2:24:43 – MostlyFans
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Gil's Arena Reacts To The 1st Round Of The NBA Draft as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew break down the storylines of the opening night of the NBA Draft and tell their stories of how it felt to hear their name called and enter the NBA. They kick things off with the #1 overall pick Cooper Flagg who landed with the Dallas Mavericks and discuss how the NBA's next rookie phenom will impact the team still reeling from the Luka Doncic trade. They also react to LeBron James' high praise for the former Duke Blue Devil and discuss how much the Mavs' strong supporting cast of Anthony Davis, Klay Thompson and Kyrie Irving will impact Flagg in his rookie season. They then react to the San Antonio Spurs adding 2 lottery picks in this year's draft including #2 overall pick Dylan Harper and break down how close this Spurs team is to contending as Victor Wembanyama enters his 3rd season with a roster loaded with young talent. Next, they continue their discussion on Ace Bailey who intentionally plummeted his draft stock only to end up with the Utah Jazz, sparking a debate on if the Rutgers superstar played himself throughout the draft process before giving a breakdown on the current state of the Philadelphia 76ers who passed on Bailey to pair VJ Edgecombe with their impressive core of Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Paul George and Jared McCain. They then welcome comedian, actor and entertainer CP into the Arena to discuss his upcoming special Sunday After Six and virtually sit down with Award Winning Journalist Henry Abbot to discuss his new book "Ballistic" and give his take on the injury issues tearing through the NBA. Finally, Gil takes on more heat for his take on Ring Culture and offers a hostile response to Draymond Green who called out Gil & The Arena for having a take on championship culture despite never sniffing the Larry O'Brien during his playing days. Please give us a like and subscribe!!!
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2 Min Timer 0:00:00
Show Start 0:01:59
Gil Throws A Funeral For Money Making Suni 0:06:16
How It Felt To Get Drafted 0:10:30
Comedian CP Enters Gil's Arena 0:21:07
Predictions For The Pistons Next Season 0:23:53
LeBron Has High Praise For Cooper Flagg 0:26:15
Mavs Fans Still Hate Nico 0:53:49
Underdog Of The Week 1:00:34
Dylan Harper & Wemby Will Be A Problem 1:10:46
Check Out CP's Comedy Special 1:25:47
Henry Abbott GETS REAL On The NBA's Injury Issues 1:28:23
Ace Bailey Played Himself To The Utah Jazz 1:44:51
State Of The Philadelphia 76ers 2:02:04
Draymond Green CALLS OUT Gil On Ring Culture 2:16:08
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Gil's Arena Reacts To The 1st BIG MOVE Of The NBA Offseason as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew react to the Boston Celtics tearing down their championship core and sending Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trailblazers in exchange for Anfernee Simons and 2nd Round Picks. They break down what this trade means for Boston as they know have to navigate next season without 2 key pieces on their roster in Holiday & Jayson Tatum and debate if the C's are still a threat in the NBA's Eastern Conference. They also break down Jrue's role on a young Portland Trailblazers squad and discuss if he's enough to turn the team into a contender this season. Next, they welcome Super Bowl Champion and host of FS1's Speak Keyshawn Johnson into the Arena where he gives his take on the breaking news that this will be Aaron Rodgers' final NFL season as the vet prepares to quarterback the Pittsburgh Steelers this season and gives an inside look at his legendary NFL Draft Party in 1996. He also takes us through Paul Pierce walking to 20 miles to work following the Boston Celtics' loss in the NBA Playoffs before breaking down his thoughts on the sale of the Los Angeles Lakers and what that means for Luka Doncic & LeBron James heading into next year. They then react to the OKC Thunder's championship parade and discuss how the small market finals overcame the narrative as Game 7 produced the most watched NBA Finals Game in 6 years. Next they react to Tyrese Haliburton's emotional reaction to his season ending Achilles tear and debate what's next for the Indiana Pacers before giving a post-mortem for the Phoenix Suns following the Kevin Durant trade and discussing the next move for Devin Booker in Phoenix. Finally, Gil reacts to Eddie Johnson & Draymond Green coming at him for his take on ring culture on First Take and offers a hostile response to both legendary hoopers. Please give us a like and subscribe!!!
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0:00:00 2 Min Timer
0:01:56 Show Start
0:05:40 Keyshawn Johnson's New LA Legends Podcast
0:12:35 Keyshawn's Star Studded Draft Party
0:20:15 How Keyshawn Celebrated The Super Bowl
0:25:56 Aaron Rodgers Teases Retirement
0:28:49 Keyshawn On Paul Pierce Walking to Work
0:32:20 Keyshawn Previews Next Season For The Lakers
0:50:37 Gil Brings OKC's Parade Into The Arena
1:15:00 Jordan Poole Traded To New Orleans
1:24:28 The Small Market Finals DESTROYS TV Ratings
1:35:31 Haliburton's Emotional Response To His Injury
1:46:59 Why Players Keep Tearing Their Achilles
2:06:55 Should Hali Regret Playing In Game 6 & 7?
2:17:09 Reacting To The Jrue Holiday Trade
2:23:51 Rashad Calls Out Gil's Kobe Hate
2:26:57 MostlyFans
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Gil's Arena Reacts To An INSANE Final Day Of The NBA Season as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew return to Gil's Arena and react to one of the crazy ending of the 2024-25 NBA Season. They kick off the show by breaking down Game 7 of The NBA Finals where the OKC Thunder proved why they were the best team in the NBA all season and sealed their legacies with an NBA Championship over the Indiana Pacers. They discuss what this incredible season capped off by an NBA Finals MVP means for Shai Gilgeous Alexander and debate if this incredibly young Thunder team gave birth to the next NBA dynasty with their championship win. They then react to the most heartbreaking news from the night as Tyrese Haliburton's improbable run through the NBA Playoffs was cut short due to an Achillies injury that sunk the Pacers chances early on in this game. They discuss what's next for the Pacers as they must try and get back to the Finals without their superstar point guard next season and debate if it was the right call to allow Haliburton to play through a calf strain in Games 6 & 7. Next, they react to the blockbuster Kevin Durant trade that saw the NBA Legend get traded from the Phoenix Suns to the Houston Rockets in exchange for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks and a handful of draft picks and set the sports world ablaze ahead of Game 7. They debate if this was the right move for the Houston Rockets as they look to elevate themselves into the upper tier of the NBA and discuss what's next for the Phoenix Suns after dismantling their superteam and leaving Devin Booker with a floundering franchise once again. Finally, NBA Champion Metta World Peace enters Gil's Arena to give his take on the incredible NBA Finals, break down his experience playing alongside legends like Kobe Bryant and Tracy McGrady and reveal the truth on being the face of the D-Band. Please give us a like and subscribe!!!
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0:00:00 – 2 Min Countdown
0:01:52 – Show Start
0:11:34 – Gil's Arena Reacts To Game 7
0:28:45 – Gil's Take On Ring Culture
0:43:35 – SGA Proved He's The Best Player Out Of OKC
1:01:19 – OKC Didn't Know How To Pop Bottles
1:04:41 – Is This The Birth Of A Dynasty?
1:15:00 – Haliburton's Devastating Injury
1:33:42 – Kevin Durant TRADED To Houston
1:54:08 – Were These Finals Memorable?
2:01:38 – Metta World Peace Enters The Arena
2:05:08 – Metta's Take On Haliburton's Injury
2:11:52 – Metta Wants To Coach The Knicks
2:16:12 – Metta On Playing With Kobe
2:24:00 – Metta's Memories From Playing In NBA Finals Game 7
2:26:37 – Metta On Guarding LeBron
2:28:45 – Metta Bodyslammed Gil In Golden State
2:32:36 – Swaggy Finally SNAPS On Gil's Kobe Disrespect
2:45:47 – Metta On Rocking The D-Band
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Gil's Arena Reacts To The Los Angeles Lakers' RECORD BREAKING Sale as the Gil's Arena Crew reacts to the Lakers getting sold for a record breaking $10 BILLION and break down what this means for LeBron James, Luka Doncic & The Legacy of one of the NBA's Most Storied franchises. Next, they break down the state of The Philadelphia 76ers as the team announced they plan on running it back with their core of Tyrese Maxey, Paul George and Joel Embiid next season and debate if the Sixers can bounce back from their terrible season, before reacting to potential 76ers draft pick Ace Bailey cancelling workouts with teams ahead of the NBA Draft. They then welcome former NBA Champion Kendrick Perkins inside the arena to tell legendary stories from the 2008 Boston Celtics championship run and give his takes on various NBA topics like Kevin Durant & Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors, the New York Knicks head coaching job, and Game 6 of the NBA Finals. They break down if Tyrese Haliburton will play through injury to give the Indiana Pacers one last push to take down the OKC Thunder and react to Shai Gilgeous Alexander's mentality heading into a legacy shifting game. Finally, they react to Steve Kerr hinting at Jonathan Kuminga's departure from the Golden State Warriors this summer and Dejounte Murray's story of how grappling with off the court issues derailed his first season in New Orleans. Please give us a like and subscribe!!!
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0:00:00 - 2 Min Countdown0:02:06 - Show Start0:05:49 - Lakers Sell For $10 Billion0:23:20 - The State Of The 76ers0:31:21 - Kendrick Perkins Enters Gil's Arena0:37:21 - Perk On Stephen A's Memphis Comments0:46:48 - Perk On The Celtics Future1:00:59 - Perk On The Knicks Firing Thibs1:10:44 - J-Dub For Finals MVP?1:15:03 - Is Shai The Best Player In The NBA?1:21:51 - Will Hali Play In Game 6?1:31:54 - Who Needs To Step Up For The Pacers?1:43:29 - Refs For Game 61:46:39 - SGA's Mentality For Game 61:49:39 - Is J-Dub The Next Version Of Scottie Pippen1:58:56 - Predictions For Game 62:00:44 - Ace Bailey Cancels NBA Draft Workouts2:16:11 - MostlyFans
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Gil's Arena Reacts To Stephen A Smith BLASTING Giannis Antetokounmpo & Ja Morant as the Gil's Arena Crew react to Stephen A Smith's viral takes surrounding the 2 NBA Superstar, where the ESPN media mogul labeled the Greek Freak as an underachiever if he doesn't win another NBA Championship and told Ja Morant to force his way off the Memphis Grizzlies before the team caves itself in. They debate is Stephen A was spitting or tripping with his hostile comments and reopen the discussion surrounding the NBA Media's role in determining a player's legacy. Next, Kenyon Martin looks back on his incredible NBA Career and takes Gil's Arena through his worst day in the NBA by detailing the first day of training camp he endured. He also breaks down his infamous scuffle with Tracy McGrady and responds to T-Mac's comments on the fight & his relationship with Kenyon. Next, they react to Draymond Green's comments saying he would rather lose in the first round of the NBA Playoff than the NBA Finals and give their take on the perspective of the 4 time NBA Champion, before breaking down Russell Westbrook's future in the NBA as the legendary point guard eyes a new team this summer. Finally, they give their takes on LeBron James' comments on ring culture from the latest episode of the Mind The Game Podcast before reacting to Dejounte Murray telling his story of the off the court issues that hampered his rough season with the New Orleans Pelicans. Please give us a like and subscribe!!!
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0:00:00 2 Min Countdown
0:02:00 Show Start
0:05:29 The Worst Day Of Kenyon's Career
0:14:57 Swaggy P On The Infamous Kobe Practice
0:19:13 Kenyon GETS REAL On His Fight With T-Mac
0:28:50 What Matchups Did You Take Personal?
0:40:51 Stephen A Smith BASHES Ja In Memphis
0:56:11 Will The Grizzlies Trade Ja?
1:03:38 Stephen A Calls Giannis An Underachiever
1:30:26 Does Individual Success Impact Team Performance?
1:35:09 Would You Rather Lose In Round 1 Or The Finals
1:47:31 Russell Westbrook's Future In The NBA
1:57:00 LeBron's Comments On Ring Culture
2:20:34 MostlyFans
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Baron Davis Breaks Down NBA Finals Game 5 With Gil's Arena as the legendary California hooper joins the Gil's Arena Crew to break down the OKC Thunder's huge win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 of the NBA Finals and react to the Thunder's dynamic duo lifting their team to within one win of the NBA Championship. They debate if this career altering performance solidified Shai Gilgeous Alexander & Jalen Williams as the best duo in the NBA and discuss if Williams vaulted himself into the NBA Finals MVP discussion with his 40 point performance. They also dissect the game from the Pacers perspective as a calf injury held Tyrese Haliburton to his worst performance in the NBA Playoffs, sparking a debate over who will step up to push the Pacers to a Game 7. Next, the Gil's Arena Crew reacts to Magic Johnson's comments on the criteria for an NBA Superstar and give their take on how many true superstars are in the NBA before breaking down Magic calling out Luka Doncic over his conditioning late in the season, sparking a debate over whether or not they believe Luka is cut out to be the face of the Lakers. They then continue their discussion on the best landing spots for Kevin Durant, this time highlighting the San Antonio Spurs as the best landing spot for the Phoenix Suns' superstar. They discuss if it makes sense for the Spurs to leverage their impressive future to pair Victor Wembanyama with a Hall of Famer and debate if this move would immediately put the Spurs in contention for an NBA Championship. Finally, the Gil's Arena CALLS OUT Stephen A Smith for his terrible take that Giannis Antetokounmpo is an underachiever if he doesn't win another title and Baron Davis gives his take on various NBA topics like the Knicks' head coaching search, Jonathan Kuminga's contract battle with Golden State, and Russell Westbrook's future in the NBA. Please give us a like and subscribe!!!
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0:00:00 2 Min Countdown
0:01:56 Show Start
0:05:53 Magic Johnson's Definition Of A Superstar
0:11:32 Are There Any Superstars In The NBA Finals?
0:21:44 Rashad Calls Caitlin Clark The Only Superstar
0:28:13 Magic Calls Out Luka's Conditioning
0:54:24 The Spurs Are Kevin Durant's Best Fit
1:13:42 Nick Invites Kenyon To His 24Hr Fitness Runs
1:20:53 Baron Davis Enters The Arena
1:25:21 Best LA Hooper That Didn't Make It
1:29:30 Are Players Really Concerned With Their Legacies
1:36:50 OKC's Dynamic Duo Dominate The Pacers
1:53:01 Haliburton's Injury Status
1:59:04 J-Dub Has A Shot For Finals MVP
2:17:57 Can The Pacers Extend The Series?
2:31:51 MostlyFans
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