Gil's Arena

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BASKETBALL
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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/

1 DAY AGO

LeBron, Giannis & Wemby's BIG Games FIRE UP Gil's Arena

LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo & Victor Wembanyama's HISTORIC Night FIRES UP Gil's Arena as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew react to both NBA Superstars dropping 50 points on a high octane night across the NBA. They open up the show breaking down the best offensive night of Victor Wembanyama's young career as the french phenom joined our very own Mr. B to drop 50 points at the age of 20 and discuss if this big game signals that the San Antonio Spurs superstar is turning a corner offensively. Next, they react to Giannis putting the Milwaukee Bucks on his back by dropping 59 points and carrying his squad to a 2nd straight victory that could be the catalyst that turns around their disastrous season. Finally, not to be outdone by the young superstars in the NBA, LeBron James continues to prove he's the best player in the league as Gil & The Gil's Arena Crew react to King James' 3rd straight triple double and debate if the Los Angeles Lakers can rely on this version of LeBron to carry them all season. Please leave us a like and subscribe!!! Gil's Arena Crew - Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Lexie Brown & Nick Young Gil's Arena Merch is Available NOW at http://gilsarenamerch.com/ 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 FREE 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 Gil Got Swaggy Pulled Over 0:02:02 Previewing The Jake Paul vs Tyson Fight 0:07:46 Steph's Killer Instinct 0:15:03 Nicest Thing Gil's Arena Did For Fans 0:28:14 Kat Works On His Game After Dropping 46 0:34:49 Wemby's Career Night 0:39:54 Giannis Is Carrying The Bucks On His Own 0:57:33 Nike Fires Back At Jaylen Brown 1:09:13 Mr. B Reveals The Key To Turning Around The Bucks 1:12:10 LeBron's 3rd Straight Triple-Double 1:22:38 Dalton Knecht Is The Lakers' Catalyst 1:37:00 Why NBA Viewership is Down 1:42:53 Ant-Man Shooting Too Many 3's 1:57:09 Jared McCain Balls Out With 76ers 2:09:34 MostlyFans 2:14:18 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2h 23m
2 DAYS AGO

Gil's Arena Reacts To Steph Curry COOKING In Klay's Return

Gil's Arena Reacts To Steph Curry COOKING In Klay Thompson's Return to the Bay Arena as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew react to Steph Curry going off to ruin Klay Thompson's first game in Golden State and break down the secret to the Golden State Warriors success this season after taking down the Dallas Mavericks to start the season 9-2. They then react to another big return in the NBA last night as Joel Embiid returned to the court for the Philadelphia 76ers and looked a little rusty in his first game back. Then they break down more action in the first games of the NBA Cup as the Atlanta Hawks stunned Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics without Trae Young and Eric Spoelstra blew the game for the Miami Heat with a rare mental era. Finally, Gil & The Crew discuss the ratings dip happening across the NBA and react to Shaq's comments placing the blame on teams shooting too many threes. Please leave us a like and subscribe!!! Gil's Arena Crew - Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Lexie Brown & Cemetery Larry Gil's Arena Merch is Available NOW at http://gilsarenamerch.com/ 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 FREE 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 0:01:58 What You Do After A Tough Loss 0:11:06 Steph Cooks In Klay's Bay Arena Return 0:18:44 Should Klay Feel Disrespected By The Warriors 0:35:21 What's The Key To The Warriors' Success 0:53:40 Joel Embiid's RUSTY Return 0:58:32 How Many Games With The 76ers Play Together 1:05:03 Will Embiid Play Back To Backs? 1:16:31 Gil Gets The Hiccups 1:22:11 Who Is The Knicks #1 Option? 1:26:43 Hawks STUN The Celtics in NBA Cup 1:40:46 Should The Celtics Switch Up Their Play Style? 1:46:41 Tatum Wants To Bring WNBA To St. Louis 2:01:10 Coach Spo's Brain Fart 2:20:58 MostlyFans 2:30:33 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2h 37m
3 DAYS AGO

Gil's Arena Previews Klay & Embiid's Return To Action!!

Gil's Arena Reacts To The Injuries ROCKING NBA Stars like Zion Williamson & Kevin Durant as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew discuss the storm of injuries that has star players projected to miss over a thousand games this season and break down how to fix this onslaught of bumps & bruises that is damaging the NBA product and player development. They then focus in on Zion Williamson's injury where the New Orleans Pelicans' superstar is set to miss time again due to a hamstring injury, launching a debate on the future of the Pelicans if the can't get Zion healthy enough to ever play a full season. Next, Gil & The Crew cook up some hibachi time, highlighting huge games from Shai Gilgeous Alexander, Victor Wembanyama and the entire Cleveland Cavaliers squad who balled out to stay undefeated and spark a discussion on if Donovan Mitchell and his squad should be taken more seriously after this hot start. Finally, Gil's Arena previews the start of the NBA In Season Tournament where Klay Thompson makes his return to the Golden State after his exit from the Warriors & Joel Embiid finally returns to the NBA Court following his injury and suspension. Please leave us a like and subscribe!!! Gil's Arena Crew - Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Kenyon Martin & Rashad McCants Gil's Arena Merch is Available NOW at http://gilsarenamerch.com/ Use code GIL10 for 10% off your SeatGeek order https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/GIL10 Use CODE GIL For 40% Off SITEWIDE at http://aura.watch/gilsarena Sign up for Underdog Fantasy HERE with promo code GIL and get up to $1000 in Bonus Cash and A FREE 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 Does The Wurk Belong In The Family Room 0:09:02 Jaylen Brown's UNREAD Texts 0:18:37 Zion Out INDEFINITELY With Another Injury 0:26:03 Why NBA Stars Keep Getting Hurt 0:34:06 What Zion Needs To Do To Stay Healthy 0:40:14 Are The Pelicans Cooked? 0:43:18 Does NBA Need To Eliminate the 65 Game Minimum 0:49:43 How Much Time Does Doc Have Left? 1:04:00 Hibachi Time - SGA's Career Night 1:16:34 Wemby Needs To POST UP 1:37:22 Donovan Mitchell & Cavs Stay Undefeated 1:52:12 Klay's Return To The Bay 2:00:08 Joel Embiid's Return From Suspension 2:20:19 MostlyFans 2:28:53 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2h 33m
4 DAYS AGO

Gil's Arena Reacts To Another ROUGH Weekend For The Bucks

Gil's Arena Reacts To Another ROUGH Weekend For The Milwaukee Bucks as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew reacts to the Bucks' loss to the Boston Celtics and break down their ongoing struggles after dropping 8 of their last 9 games. They debate if Milwaukee can afford to keep the Doc Rivers experiment going and what a down season could mean for the Giannis Antetokounmpo's future in Milwaukee as trade rumors have already started to swirl. Next, after the shocking move to send Bronny James to the G-League, Gil & The Crew react to Bronny's debut with the South Bay Lakers and debate if the Lakers strategy of letting him ping-pong back and forth with the 2 leagues is the right move before handing down a grade on the Los Angeles Lakers' season thus far as the team has seen ups and downs from LeBron James, Anthony Davis, JJ Redick & D'Angelo Russell. Finally, a somber Gil's Arena reacts to the plethora of injuries that swept the association this weekend, focusing in on 2 often injured stars in Chet Holmgren & Zion Williamson who are once again slated to miss time this season. Please leave us a like and subscribe!!! Gil's Arena Crew - Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Brandon Jennings, Kenyon Martin & Nick Young Gil's Arena Merch is Available NOW at http://gilsarenamerch.com/ Use code GIL10 for 10% off your SeatGeek order https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/GIL10 Try Huel with 15% OFF today using code GILSARENA at huel.com/gilsarena 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 FREE 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 0:01:59 Gil Clowns Nicks Fit 0:03:44 Giannis & The Bucks' Rough Weekend 0:13:29 Tatum Not Happy With The Giannis No Call 0:18:36 Bucks Lost 8 of 9 Games 0:27:37 Gil's Arena Merch ON SALE 0:38:09 Bronny's G League Debut 0:40:11 Grading The Lakers' Season 1:03:43 Should AD Rock The Kareem Goggles? 1:16:16 D-Lo Benched 1:21:38 Why Nick Didn't Beat Up D-Lo 1:25:35 Top 5 PGs In The League 1:34:19 Should Knicks Fans Be Worried 1:42:21 Warriors Continue Their Great Start 1:52:02 Chet Holmgren Injured Again 2:05:20 Jokic Dominant This Season 2:12:56 Gil Kicks Nick Young Off The Show 2:27:28 MostlyFans 2:28:26 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2h 42m
NOV 7

Bronny James' G-League Demotion BLOWS UP Gil's Arena

Bronny James' G-League Demotion BLOWS UP Gil's Arena as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew react to Bronny James getting sent to the South Bay Lakers and discuss what this means for LeBron James & The Los Angeles Lakers. Then, Tyrese Maxey's Injury Means More BAD NEWS For The Philadelphia 76ers as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew react to the report that Tyrese Maxey is set to miss the next few weeks with a hamstring injury and discuss how the team that has already been battling without Joel Embiid & Paul George to start this season will face yet another challenge in the early stages of this NBA season. They then break down Zaccharie Risarcher's breakout game where the french phenom finally started to look the NBA's #1 overall pick, helping Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks take down the New York Knicks and potentially cause Knicks fans to worry about their teams' 3-4 start after building around Jalen Brunson with Karl Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges this offseason. Next, Mr B. crashes into Gil's Arena to face the music on Donovan Mitchell playing like a number one option so far this season, carrying the Cleveland Cavaliers to an undefeated record and potentially challenge the Boston Celtics for the top spot in the east. Finally, they react to Steve Kerr's revenge game as his Golden State Warriors went into Boston to prove by he benched Jayson Tatum in the 2024 Olympics and make a statement that Steph Curry & the Warriors are for real this season before a somber Gil's Arena Crew reacts to yet another Los Angeles Lakers loss this time at the hands of Ja Morant & the Memphis Grizzlies. Please leave us a like and subscribe!!! Gil's Arena Crew - Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Brandon Jennings & Rashad McCants Gil's Arena Merch is Available NOW at http://gilsarenamerch.com/ 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 FREE 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 0:02:00 Zaccharie Risarcher Cooks The Knicks 0:06:04 Trae Young Disses Knicks Fans 0:20:57 Donovan Mitchell &The Undefeated Cavaliers 0:26:29 Steve Kerr Wins His Revenge Game 0:39:47 Mr. B Crashes Out On Paul George 0:45:22 Jayson Tatum Doesn't Give A F*ck 0:51:50 Tyrese Maxey Bring More Bad News To The 76ers 0:58:01 When Was The Best Clippers Era?!? 1:11:48 Doc Rivers Isn't Concerned About The Playoffs 1:24:03 Ja Morant Runs Up on LeBron 1:44:35 Zach Edey's Age Sparks Another Debate 1:55:20 Bronny James Demoted To The G League 2:17:16 MostlyFans 2:37:28 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2h 44m
NOV 6

The Lakers' Rough Road Trip CONCERNS The Gil's Arena Crew

Ja Morant's Highlight Reel ELECTRIFIES Gil's Arena as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew react to Ja's two 360 layups against the Brooklyn Nets where the Memphis Grizzlies superstar showed everyone what we were missing last season during his suspension and proved he's the most electrifying player in the NBA. They also break down Ja's involvement in the development of Grizzlies rookie Zach Edey and discuss how playing with a dynamic guard can fast track Edey to rookie of the year status. Next, a somber Gil's Arena Crew breaks down the Los Angeles Lakers recent losing skid where LeBron James & The Lake Show have lost 3 of 4 on the road including an embarrassing loss to the Detroit Pistons and discuss how Anthony Davis' MVP level play has been hampered by a nagging foot injury, sparking a debate of if the Lakers are asking too much of their superstar center. Finally, Gil's Arena reacts to the news that San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich will be sidelined indefinitely due to health issues and analyze the college debut of likely #1 overall pick Cooper Flagg debating if he's good enough to warrant an NBA franchise going full tank to get him. Please leave us a like and subscribe!!! Gil's Arena Crew - Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Kenyon Martin, Lexie Brown & Rashad McCants Gil's Arena Merch is Available NOW at http://gilsarenamerch.com/ 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 FREE 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 Ja Morant's 360 Layups WOWS Gil's Arena 0:09:13 Zach Edey's AGE Blows Up The Arena 0:17:24 The Lakers Are Asking Too Much Of Anthony Davis 0:47:29 Lakers Issues With Bench Depth 1:02:29 Draymond Calls Out OKC's Bromance 1:13:19 Celtics Challenged To A World Championship Match 1:43:15 Cooper Flagg Is Already Showing He's HIM 1:59:49 Joe Few Gets POSTERIZED 2:14:35 Rudy Gobert Ducks Russell Westbrook's Smoke 2:18:43 MostlyFans 2:32:10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2h 48m
NOV 5

The Suns & Warriors' HOT START Fires Up Gil's Arena

The Phoenix Suns & Golden State Warriors HOT START Fires Up Gil's Arena as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew react to The Suns & Warriors getting off to a 6-1 start to open up the 2025 NBA Season and debate if these teams led by Kevin Durant, Steph Curry, Devin Booker and Draymond Green are for real as they strive to take control of the NBA's Western Conference. They also react to KD taking a page out of Cemetery Larry's book by sparking a hostile beef with Stephen A Smith and discuss if the media mogul crossed the line by making his criticism of the NBA legend too personal. Next, they break down Paul George's return to action by making his debut for the Philadelphia 76ers where he waved off a red hot Tyrese Maxey to take and miss the last shot of the game. The Gil's Arena Crew debates if this was the right move by PG in his first game back and ponder if chemistry issues are on the horizon for the 76ers as Maxey now has to take a backseat to Paul George and Joel Embiid after carrying the team in their absense. Finally, Gil & the Crew GO CRAZY over Ja Morant's highlight reel night full of 360 layups and react to the news that San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich will be sidelined indefinitely due to health issues. Please leave us a like and subscribe!!! Gil's Arena Crew - Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Kenyon Martin, & Rashad McCants Gil's Arena Merch is Available NOW at http://gilsarenamerch.com/ 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 FREE 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 0:02:05 Grant Williams Takes A Run At Tatum 0:06:00 Foul Baiting In Today's NBA 0:20:42 Paul George's Questionable Last Shot 0:42:41 The Phoenix Suns' RED HOT Start 0:57:55 KD is Beefing with Stephen A Smith 1:10:35 Jordan Poole & Draymond Go At Eachother 1:54:00 Jordan Poole is Finally Thriving 2:08:58 Breaking News - Joel Embiid Suspended 2:16:46 MostlyFans 2:32:35 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2h 40m
NOV 4

Joel Embiid's Shove STUNS Bun B & The Gil's Arena Crew

Joel Embiid's Shove STUNS Bun B & The Gil's Arena Crew as the legendary Texas rapper enters Gil's Arena where he and The Gil's Arena Crew react to the locker room altercation involving Joel Embiid & reporter Marcus Hayes and debate what kind of punishment the NBA will hand down to the Philadelphia 76ers superstar as he tries to make his return to the court. They also react to viral beef that went down in Canada this weekend between Demar Derozan and Drake as the rapper went at Derozan for his involvement in Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" music video and sparked another hostile battle for himself during Vince Carter's Jersey retirement ceremony. Next, the Gil's Arena Crew continues their assault on Doc Rivers and Mr. B's Milwaukee Bucks as the break down the Bucks' 1-5 start to the 2025 NBA Season and debate what the future looks like for Giannis Antetokounmpo & Damian Lillard after Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers buried them in the clutch. Then, Bun B gets real on the rap game by breaking down his involvement with the legendary UGK group and gives his thoughts on the NFL picking Kendrick Lamar over Lil Wayne to headline the Super Bowl before telling untold stories from the James Harden era with the Houston Rockets. Finally, Gil & The Crew react to Rudy Gobert ducking Russell Westbrook and the concerning news surrounding Gregg Popovich as he's forced to take a leave of absence from the San Antonio Spurs. Please leave us a like and subscribe!!! Gil's Arena Crew - Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Bun B, Kenyon Martin, Nick Young, & Brandon Jennings Gil's Arena Merch is Available NOW at http://gilsarenamerch.com/ 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 FREE 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 0:02:09 Anniversary Of Gil's NBA Debut 0:07:02 Drake vs Demar Derozan 0:20:03 Joel Embiid's Locker Room Altercation 0:36:22 Hip Hop Legend Bun B Enters The Arena 1:05:17 Bun B Remembers Quincy Jones 1:20:06 Bun B On His Business Trill Burgers 1:23:22 Bun B's Favorite Memories From The UGK Era 1:34:57 Bun B's Top 5 Texas Rappers 1:39:03 Bun B's Favorite Verses 2:00:14 Bun B's Top 5 Rap Groups 2:02:21 Bun B On The Up & Coming Rockets 2:15:59 The Bucks Go From Bad To Worse 2:19:48 MostlyFans 2:36:06 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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4.5

out of 5

293 Ratings

Best pod host in the game

Aug 2

Dre Day Owen

I dont know how Josiah does it. Gil, Brandon, and Rashad have the most outlandish takes sometimes. I fuggs with Kenyon from back in the UC days. This show is always good for laughs. Live version is better than the pod imo.
Enjoy most of the time… until McCants speak

Oct 14

Tone98765

I’ve watched and listened to this show off and on, but Rashaad McCants has some of the works takes and statements I’ve ever heard in my entire life… probably won’t listen to the next season unfortunately
Meh

Sep 20

rawjr

Great show, but could use less of the Donald Sterling of the WNBA (Sheryl Swoops)!
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Jul 24

sir capalot

Been a week seen it on YouTube where’s the podcast