Episodes

  • Gil's Arena GOES WILD Celebrating Our Season 2 Finale

    Gil's Arena GOES WILD Celebrating Our Season 2 Finale
    Sep 25 2024
    Gil's Arena GOES WILD Celebrating Our Season 2 Finale as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew take the couch one last time to close out another hostile & iconic season of everyone's favorite hoops and culture podcast. They open up the show by reacting to the report that Kawhi Leonard has undergone ANOTHER surgery on his knee and lay out what this means for the Los Angeles Clippers' championship window entering the 2024 season. They also break down JJ Redick naming the Los Angeles Lakers starting five and give realistic expectations for LeBron James & Anthony Davis' squad heading into a make or break season. Finally, Gil & The Crew react to Jaylen Brown's slanderous comments on playing against bottom teams like the Detroit Pistons and discuss if they attacked bad team any differently during their time in the NBA. Please leave us a like and subscribe!!! Gil's Arena Crew - Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Bomani Jones, Kenyon Martin, Rashad McCants, Brandon Jennings, Swaggy P & Lexie Brown Use code GIL10 for 10% off your SeatGeek order https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/GIL10 Try Huel with 15% OFF today using code GIL at https://my.huel.com/gilsarenasept24. Fuel your best performance with Huel today! Sign up for Underdog Fantasy HERE with promo code GIL and get up to $1000 in Bonus Cash and A Special Pick: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gil's-arena To get $15 off your first order and find out if Ro Sparks are right for you, go to ro.co/ARENA SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAvjYgmwadC682OoC4Cc6TQ Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos! https://discord.gg/underdog Intro 0:00:00 Show Start 0:02:02 Hardest Thing Hoopers Have To Deal With 0:09:50 Lexie's Cooking Skills 0:40:58 Gil's Go To Dish To Cook 0:45:31 Bomani Jones Joins The Show 0:58:49 Kawhi Leonard Undergoes Another Knee Surgery 1:00:17 Will The Clippers Regret Picking Kawhi over PG 1:30:39 Bomani on Woj's Retirement 1:37:48 LeBron James Doesn't Play 1on1 1:44:02 UNLV QB Transfers over NIL Dispute 2:03:46 MostlyFans 2:48:58 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 54 mins
  • Gil's Arena Reacts To Joel Embiid's MASSIVE New Contract

    Gil's Arena Reacts To Joel Embiid's MASSIVE New Contract
    Sep 24 2024
    Gil's Arena Reacts To Joel Embiid's MASSIVE New Contract as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew break down Embiid's decision to stick with the process and commit 3 more years to the Philadelphia 76ers. They discuss how this deal puts Embiid in elite company as Steph Curry, Draymond Green and Giannis Antetokounmpo are the only active players to have stayed loyal to a team for this long and debate if this commitment along with the growth of Tyrese Maxey's game & addition of Paul George will be the final piece to finally get the Philadelphia 76ers over the edge in the playoffs. Next, they react to Anthony Edwards' questionable style at the premiere of Netflix's Starting Five which sparks a discussion amongst the couch over the best and worst dressed players from their time in the NBA before breaking down A'ja Wilson's unanimous WNBA MVP award and the start of the WNBA playoffs. Finally, No Chill Gil & the Gil's Arena Crew give a SAVAGE reaction to Vlade Divac's delusional idea that De'Aaron Fox will have a better career than Luka Doncic before giving NBA legend Derrick Rose his flowers after he was waived by the Memphis Grizzlies. Please leave us a like and subscribe!!! Gil's Arena Crew - Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Rashad McCants, Brandon Jennings & Lexie Brown Use code GIL10 for 10% off your SeatGeek order*. https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/GIL10 Sign up for Underdog Fantasy HERE with promo code GIL and get up to $1000 in Bonus Cash and A Special Pick: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gil's-arena To get $15 off your first order and find out if Ro Sparks are right for you, go to ro.co/ARENA SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAvjYgmwadC682OoC4Cc6TQ Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos! https://discord.gg/underdog Intro 0:00:00 Show Start 0:02:07 Recapping Mr. B's Wild Birthday Party 0:05:26 Anthony Edwards' Insane Red Carpet Fit 0:09:42 Gil's Arena's Best Dressed Teammates 0:15:52 Gil's Arena's Worst Dressed Teammates 0:17:32 Joel Embiid's MASSIVE Extension 0:19:47 The Impact of Embiid's Health on His Legacy 0:36:32 Will Embiid Ever Win A Title? 0:56:46 Jimmy Butler Was The 76ers Missing Piece 1:01:59 Ro Sparks Segment 1:07:11 Vlade Divac's Worst NBA Move Ever 1:12:58 How Tall is Luka Doncic? 1:21:30 How Good Is A Luka & Fox Backcourt? 1:24:08 Is Luka The Same Player in Sacramento? 1:31:43 A'ja Wilson's Unanimous MVP 1:38:20 Can The Aces 3 Peat? 1:51:25 Caitlin Clark's WNBA Playoff Debut 1:53:22 Rashad Calls Out Kendrick Perkins 2:08:17 Is Derrick Rose A Hall of Famer? 2:09:28 MostlyFans 2:32:03 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 47 mins
  • Gil's Arena GETS REAL On Caitlin Clark's Dominant Season

    Gil's Arena GETS REAL On Caitlin Clark's Dominant Season
    Sep 17 2024
    Gil's Arena GETS REAL On Caitlin Clark & WNBA Playoffs as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew welcome Sheryl Swoopes back into the arena to break down the exciting end to the WNBA season and set the record straight on her feelings towards Caitlin Clark. With the WNBA season winding down they react to the record breaking year for the league discussing A'ja Wilson potentially putting up the best individual season in league history, Angel Reese setting the rookie rebounding record before her season was cut short due to injury, and Caitlin Clark destroying the league assist and rookie scoring record. They also react to Jayson Tatum's comments that the Boston Celtics will rematch the Dallas Mavericks in the 2025 NBA Finals and give their own WAY TOO Early NBA Finals Predictions. Please leave us a like and subscribe!!! Gil's Arena Crew - Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Rashad McCants & Sheryl Swoopes Sign up for Underdog Fantasy HERE with promo code GIL and get up to $1000 in Bonus Cash and A Special Pick: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gil's-arena Use code GIL10 for 10% off tickets on SeatGeek (up to $20 off) https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/GIL10 Sponsored by SeatGeek SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAvjYgmwadC682OoC4Cc6TQ Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos! https://discord.gg/underdog Intro 0:00:00 Show Start 0:02:21 Colorado State vs Shedeur Sanders 0:07:46 Is Good Sportsmanship Overrated? 0:18:18 Dwyane Wade's Statue 0:36:32 Toughest Part Of D-Wades Game 0:39:00 A'Ja Wilson's Historic Season 0:51:15 Breaking Down The Fever's Playoff Chances 1:02:51 Caitlin Clark Is NOT A Dominant Player 1:15:51 Jayson Tatum Predicts A Finals Rematch 2:03:19 Way Too Early NBA Finals Predictions 2:18:13 MostlyFans 2:25:55 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 44 mins
  • Gil's Arena Debates Who Has The MOST NBA Aura

    Gil's Arena Debates Who Has The MOST NBA Aura
    Sep 12 2024
    Gil's Arena debates Trae Young's recent height comments that he would be the BEST NBA Player in the league if he was 6'8". Do you agree with him?! Find out what the crew thinks today. Along with Julius Randle getting Duped on Twitter. And the Women's Soccer League abandoning drafts. Should the NBA follow suit? This and much more NBA commentary on today's episode of Gil's Arena. Please leave us a like and subscribe!!! Gil's Arena Crew - Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Nick "SwaggyP" Young, Brandon Jennings & Kenyon Martin Sign up for Underdog Fantasy HERE with promo code GIL and get up to $1000 in Bonus Cash and A Special Pick: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gil's-arena SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAvjYgmwadC682OoC4Cc6TQ Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos! https://discord.gg/underdog Intro 0:00:00 Show Start 0:01:49 Trae Young on Height 0:04:59 The Nola Front Offices 0:27:58 Julius Randle Trolled 0:51:30 Should NBA Drop The Draft? 1:38:28 Who had the most NBA Aura? 2:05:51 Mostly Fans 2:30:31 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 36 mins
  • Gil's Arena ERUPTS Over Jamal Murray's Max Extension

    Gil's Arena ERUPTS Over Jamal Murray's Max Extension
    Sep 11 2024
    Gil's Arena reacts to Jamal Murrays MAX Extension with the Denver Nuggets. But are him and Nikola Jokic still NBA Championship contenders in the Mile High City?! The Crew also discusses Klay Thompson's upcoming season with the Dallas Mavericks. Mark Cuban says he will have an easier life with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. Is this TRUE?! Finally, LeBron James is set on owning an NBA team when he is done playing. But how soon is his eventual retirement for the league coming? At 39 years old how much time does he really have left?! Find out this and more NBA topics on today's Gil's Arena podcast. Please leave us a like and subscribe!!! Gil's Arena Crew - Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Nick "SwaggyP" Young, Brandon Jennings & Kenyon Martin Sign up for Underdog Fantasy HERE with promo code GIL and get up to $1000 in Bonus Cash and A Special Pick: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gil's-arena SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAvjYgmwadC682OoC4Cc6TQ Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos! https://discord.gg/underdog Intro 0:00:00 Show Start 0:02:01 Rudy Gobert MMA 0:05:01 Romo vs Bledsoe 0:19:31 Jamal Murray Extension 0:36:58 Denver Championship Window 1:00:17 Russell Westbrook Slander 1:06:10 Klay Thompson To Mavericks 1:26:29 NBA Rookies & Trash Teams 1:41:13 LeBron's Future in Team Ownership 2:08:29 Mostly Fans 2:34:48 Show Wrap 2:48:29 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 48 mins
  • Gil's Arena Throws A Monday Night Tailgate

    Gil's Arena Throws A Monday Night Tailgate
    Sep 10 2024
    Gil's Arena Throws A Monday Night Tailgate as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew wrap up Week 1 of the NFL Season with a LIVE Tailgate watch party where the New York Jets take on the San Francisco 49ers. Watch and Play along with No Chill Gil & The Crew as they react to Aaron Rodgers first full start with the Jets and see if Christian McCaffery & the 49ers can start right where they left off last season. Kendrick Lamar gets the Super Bowl Halftime show in New Orleans this year. Drake will surely be pleased! Was he the right pick for the Super Bowl in Nola?! Tyreek Hill was detained this weekend before his Miami Dolphins game. He proceeded to score an 80-yard touchdown and celebrate in cuffs. And Dak Prescott gets the biggest Quarterback Extension of all-time by Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys. But where does he rank as an all-time quarterback in the NFL?! Last we give our sleeper Super Bowl picks and expectations for Caleb Williams as a rookie. Please leave us a like and subscribe!!! Gil's Arena Crew - Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Dwane Brown, Rashad McCants & Kenyon Martin Sign up for Underdog Fantasy HERE with promo code GIL and get up to $1000 in Bonus Cash and A Special Pick: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gil's-arena SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAvjYgmwadC682OoC4Cc6TQ Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos! https://discord.gg/underdog Intro 0:00:00 Show Start 0:02:36 Gil Arrives 0:10:11 1st TD 0:22:40 2nd Quarter Start 0:36:02 Halftime 1:20:30 Kendrick Lamar Halftime Show Debate 1:24:55 4th Quarter 2:13:55 Tyreek Hill Convo 3:08:45 The Crew On Dealing With Police 3:20:17 Gil vs SwaggyP 3:34:52 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    3 hrs and 43 mins
  • Gil's Arena EXPLODES Over The Greatest Team In NBA History

    Gil's Arena EXPLODES Over The Greatest Team In NBA History
    Sep 5 2024
    Gil's Arena Debates The Greatest Team In NBA History as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew look into MORE wild tweets from Swaggy P, this time battling over his idea that the 2018 Golden State Warriors were the greatest team to ever play in the NBA. With teams like LeBron James' Miami Heat, Tim Duncan's San Antonio Spurs dynasty and even the modern Boston Celtics, there are plenty of squads that can lay claim to this title sparking a hostile Gil's Arena Debate. They also cook up a special Hibachi time reacting to another outstanding game from Caitlin Clark where the WNBA Superstar nabbed another triple double and continues to build a legitimate case to overtake A'ja Wilson as the league's MVP. Finally, No Chill Gil gives a SAVAGE reaction to Evan Fournier deciding to turn down a contract from the Washington Wizards and leave the NBA for an overseas league because he was so sick of losing before the crew reacts to Mark Cuban's comments over Klay Thompson's fit alongside Luka Doncic & Kyrie Irving on the Dallas Mavericks. Please leave us a like and subscribe!!! Gil's Arena Crew - Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Nick "SwaggyP" Young, Brandon Jennings & Kenyon Martin Sign up for Underdog Fantasy HERE with promo code GIL and get up to $1000 in Bonus Cash and A Special Pick: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gil's-arena SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAvjYgmwadC682OoC4Cc6TQ Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos! https://discord.gg/underdog Intro 0:00:00 Show Start 0:02:03 Prophet P Promos His Book 0:07:13 Caitlin Clark Hibachi Time 0:15:39 Is CC The Most Impactful Rookie Ever? 0:21:53 Evan Fournier Leaves Wizards For Europe 0:52:59 Shaq's Worst Player Of All Time 0:58:43 Swaggy P Says KG Is Better Than Duncan 1:28:21 Greatest Team In NBA History Debate 1:58:03 MostlyFans 2:36:04 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 43 mins
  • Gil's Arena EXPLODES Debating Hoopers vs Basketball Players

    Gil's Arena EXPLODES Debating Hoopers vs Basketball Players
    Sep 4 2024
    Gil's Arena Reacts To Jayson Tatum's Comments Towards Team USA as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew break down Tatum's take on his Team USA benching in his first public comments about the 2024 Olympics and debate if the NBA Champion & All NBA Star deserves more praise for his humility in embracing a diminished role this summer. They also break down how this never ending saga will fuel Tatum this season and if he and Jaylen Brown will somehow find a new gear after their summer of snubs. Next, No Chill Gil & the crew react to A'ja Wilson dominating the WNBA with a special Hibachi Time segment where they break down if A'ja in on pace for the greatest season in WNBA history before analyzing 4th and final meeting between Caitlin Clark & Angel Reese where CC might've been the first player to receive a standing ovation from the opposing team's fans. This show stopping performance sparks a debate if Caitlin is the most hyped rookie since LeBron James and a conversation over if she sealed up the rookie of the year award with her post olympics surge or if we're all still slipping on Angel Reese. Finally, they react to Steph Curry's recent comments over playing with LeBron James and debate if it's more likely that the players eventually team up on the court or in the owners box as both superstars have publicily expressed their interest in eventually owning an NBA Franchise. Please leave us a like and subscribe!!! Gil's Arena Crew - Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Lexie Brown, Rashad McCants & Brandon Jennings Sign up for Underdog Fantasy HERE with promo code GIL and get up to $1000 in Bonus Cash and A Special Pick: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gil's-arena SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAvjYgmwadC682OoC4Cc6TQ Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos! https://discord.gg/underdog Intro 0:00:00 Show Start 0:02:02 Greatest Trick Play In Sports History 0:14:53 The Pressures Of A Max Contract 0:27:49 A'ja Wilson Dominating The WNBA 0:59:22 Caitlin Clark Steals The Show From Angel Reese 1:10:03 Jayson Tatum Finally Speaks Out On Team USA 1:45:52 Hoopers vs Basketball Players Debate 1:57:03 MostlyFans 2:36:10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 42 mins