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Gil's Arena RETURNS To Break Down Team USA Hoops Aug 06, 2024

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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 Martin

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Intro 0:00:00

Show Start 0:02:04

The Newly Engaged Gilbert Arenas 0:03:44

Best Moments From The Olympics 0:12:25

Simone Biles The GOAT 0:24:16

Lakers' Bubble Championship Debate 0:32:15

Noah Lyles SILENCES The Haters 0:35:34

Difference Between Gold Medal & WNBA Title 0:52:11

The Favoritism Behind Team USA's Roster 0:58:12

Gil's Arena DESTROYS Team USA's Coaching 1:05:43

Jayson Tatum BENCHED in 1st Olympic Game 1:11:36

Sheryl Swoopes On USA Women's Hoops 1:32:12

Could This Team USA Beat Sheryl's?? 1:42:46

Mr B. Reignites The USA vs The World Debate 1:49:03

Gil Responds To His Comments On South Sudan 2:05:37

MostlyFans 2:17:44

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Gil's Arena Reacts To Kawhi Leonard Leaving Team USA Jul 10, 2024

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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 Brown

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Intro 0:00:00

Show Start 0:02:35

Brandon Swept Out Of The Arena 0:05:06

Kawhi Withdraws From Team USA 0:15:48

Ja Morant Cleared To Return 0:53:34

Expectations For Ja This Season 1:01:14

Zach Edey Shines In Summer League 1:06:59

Angel Reese & Caitlin Clark's Record Breaking Season 1:18:37

Kevin Durant Shuts Down Trade Rumors 1:45:25

Gil's Arena's Ranks 2025 Western Conference Teams 2:01:48

MostlyFans 2:31:09

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Gil's Arena FIRES BACK At De'Aaron Fox & Kings Fans Jul 09, 2024

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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 Jennings

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Intro 0:00:00

Show Start 0:02:09

Gil's 2k Blowout 0:03:45

Gil Claps Back At Sacramento 0:10:38

Klay Thompson Introduced With The Mavericks 0:23:01

Cooper Flagg Dominates Team USA Training Camp 0:59:33

Bronny James' Summer League Debut 1:15:53

Will The Lakers Win A Title With LeBron? 1:46:31

Gil's Arena's Ranks 2024 Eastern Conference Teams 1:49:26

MostlyFans 2:11:53

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Gil's Arena Gets HOSTILE Over Paul George's Contract Jul 08, 2024

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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 Jennings

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Intro 0:00:00

Show Start 0:02:10

2k Simulation Recap 0:04:21

Demar DeRozan To The Kings 0:11:17

Will Fox Commit To The Kings Long Term? 0:35:35

Paul George Breaks Down His Clipper Depature 0:46:32

Is PG 2nd or 3rd Option With Sixers? 1:09:13

Who Doesnt Deserve To Be On Team USA 1:23:39

Team USA's #1 Option 1:31:33

World vs Team USA Battle Again 1:39:57

Steph Curry's Future With The Warriors 1:46:09

Hostile Debate Over #1 Options 2:01:16

MostlyFans 2:29:37

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Gil's Arena Debates What's Next For LeBron & The Lakers Jul 03, 2024

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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 Brown

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Intro 0:00:00

Rashad Stood Up On His Date 0:04:30

Show Start 0:09:30

Lexie Health Update 0:13:42

WNBA All-Star Team Announced 0:18:30

Who Will Win WNBA Rookie of the Year? 0:25:37

Team USA Women's Roster 0:32:37

Lakers Introduce Bronny James 0:44:06

Expectations For Bronny 0:56:03

What's Next For LeBron & The Lakers 1:03:39

Is Demar DeRozan A Scorer? 1:19:00

Lakers Build Out Their Coaching Staff 1:23:39

The Warriors Say Goodbye To Klay 1:28:06

The Thunder's Big Offseason 1:43:22

Kemba Walker Retires From Basketball 1:59:22

MostlyFans 2:03:16

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Gil's Arena Reacts To Tatum & Mitchell's MEGA NBA Deals Jul 02, 2024

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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 Jennings

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Intro 0:00:00

Show Start 0:02:17

Jayson Tatum's Record Breaking Extension 0:11:43

Front Runner For the 2025 NBA MVP 0:23:54

Donovan Mitchell Extended By The Cavs 0:56:50

Darius Garland's Future In Cleveland 1:12:56

Kenyon Pulls Up With A Trophy 1:19:25

Is Garland A Good Fit For The Lakers? 1:22:22

CP3 Joins The Spurs 1:32:04

Better Fit For Lauri Markkanen: Spurs or Warriors? 1:42:26

Next Moves For The Spurs 1:52:51

Savage Stories From NBA Practices 2:00:30

MostlyFans 2:22:18

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Gil's Arena Reacts To Klay & PG Shaking Up NBA Free Agency Jul 01, 2024

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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 Jennings

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Intro 0:00:00

Show Start 0:02:12

Bronny James To The Lakers 0:08:30

LeBron & Laker's Free Agency 0:26:36

Paul George To The 76ers 0:46:03

Biggest Threats In The East 0:58:17

Clippers Picked Kawhi Over PG 1:03:42

Worst Trade In NBA History 1:10:50

Future For Harden and Clippers 1:26:44

Klay Thompson Joins The Dallas Mavericks 1:35:31

How Will Warriors Big 3 Be Remembered? 2:07:46

MostlyFans 2:10:51

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Gil's Arena Reacts To Day 1 of The NBA Draft Jun 27, 2024

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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

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Intro 0:00:00

Show Start 0:02:08

All Time Player Draft Recap 0:07:58

NBA Draft Reaction 0:09:54

France Is Running The NBA 1:06:02

How Did It Feel To Be Drafted 1:22:21

The Knicks Trade For Mikal Bridges 1:51:30

Expectations For JJ Redick 2:13:15

MostlyFans 2:25:33

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Rich Paul Talks Bronny & The NBA Draft With Gil's Arena Jun 24, 2024

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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 Johnson

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CHAPTERS:

Intro 0:00:00

Show Start 0:00:45

Favorite Part of The Draft Process 0:01:32

Bronny's Draft Status 0:05:11

LeBron's Best Teammate 0:17:51

A'ja Wilson Is Changing The WNBA 0:32:09

Juju Watkins Is The Future 0:39:01

Rich On The NBA's New CBA 0:43:22

Jabari Parker Is Klutch 0:48:39

How It Feels To See Bronny Accomplish His Dreams 0:56:39

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Gil's Arena Reacts To JJ Redick Hired As Lakers Head Coach Jun 20, 2024

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Gil's Arena Reacts To Kendrick Lamar's Victory Over Drake as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew give their savage takes on Kendrick's Pop Out Show where he buried Drake in the greatest rap beef ever and united LA with an all time performance. Then they check in on the biggest storyline of the NBA Draft in Bronny James and discuss how Bronny's landing spot impacts LeBron James' Free Agency with the Phoenix Suns & Los Angeles Lakers emerging as the teams to land the King and his son. Next, they break down the state of the New York Knicks, discussing how last year's surprise contender can cement themselves at the top of the league with a strong offseason before debating the top NBA Playoff Performers of all time. Finally, they wrap up the show by picking the draft order for The Gil's Arena All Time Player Draft.

Gil’s Arena premieres every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET.

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Intro 0:00:00

Show Start 0:02:06

Kendrick Lamar's Pop Out Show 0:06:29

JJ Redick Hired By Lakers 0:31:08

Is JJ Set Up For Success? 0:42:29

Can JJ Handle The Pressure of LA? 0:54:43

JJ Redick's Hall Of Fame Potential 1:08:50

JJ's Only Career Dunk 1:15:23

When Kobe Went At JJ Redick 1:20:45