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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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!!!

0:00:00 - 2 Min Countdown
0:02:06 - Show Start
0:05:49 - Lakers Sell For $10 Billion
0:23:20 - The State Of The 76ers
0:31:21 - Kendrick Perkins Enters Gil's Arena
0:37:21 - Perk On Stephen A's Memphis Comments
0:46:48 - Perk On The Celtics Future
1:00:59 - Perk On The Knicks Firing Thibs
1:10:44 - 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 6
1:46:39 - SGA's Mentality For Game 6
1:49:39 - Is J-Dub The Next Version Of Scottie Pippen
1:58:56 - Predictions For Game 6
2:00:44 - Ace Bailey Cancels NBA Draft Workouts
2:16:11 - 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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Gil's Arena Reacts To HUGE Trades Shaking Up The NBA as Gilbert Arenas, Norris Cole & The Gil's Arena Crew react to the Memphis Grizzlies big decision to trade Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic for a haul of 1st round picks and debate if this move was a fleece for the Grizzlies as they now grapple with the idea of trading Ja Morant & Jaren Jackson Jr. or a win for Orlando who now gets to pair Paolo Banchero & Franz Wagner with Bane to make a true run in the NBA's Eastern Conference. They also break down the rumors surrounding a potential Kevin Durant trade as the NBA legend dropped his preferred trade destinations between the Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs and Miami Heat, sparking a conversation over which will be the best landing spot for KD as he looks to add more championship to his resume in the later stages of his career. Next, they react to a HOSTILE weekend in the BIG 3 as the league went viral after a fight broke out between Lance Stephenson & Dwight Howard and caught more attention when Steven Jackson tried to fight an opposing player following the loss. The BIG 3 legends on the Gil's Arena couch discuss if these altercations were a good look for the league before Norris Cole gives us the inside detail on Boogie Cousins' crash out in Puerto Rico after playing in the league last season. Finally, they break down Game 4 of the NBA Finals where Shai Gilgeous Alexander and Jalen Williams looked like the modern version of Michael Jordan & Scottie Pippen after carrying the OKC Thunder to a pivotal Game 4 win to even the series heading back home tonight. The GA Crew breaks down what the Thunder showed them in this huge win and discuss what adjustments the Pacers need to make heading into Game 5. Please give us a like and subscribe!!!

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Lou Williams Breaks Down The Indiana Pacers' HUGE Win With Gil's Arena as the legendary hooper joins Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew inside the Arena to react to the Indiana Pacers big win over the OKC Thunder to take a 2-1 Series lead in the NBA Finals. They analyze what the Pacers did to take control over the NBA Finals and highlight how Tyrese Haliburton, Pascal Siakam, and Benn Mathurin responded to the calls to be more aggressive and gave the Pacers exactly what they needed to win Game 3. They also discuss how turnovers and sloppy play cost Shai Gilgeous Alexander & The Thunder a road win and list the biggest adjustments the Thunder need to make to fend off the Pacers. Next, they get real with Lou Will on his legendary career, breaking down his experience playing with legends like Allen Iverson, Kobe Bryant and Kawhi Leonard, how he was such an effective scorer off the bench and allow the former 6th Man of The Year to respond to Mr. B's 1v1 challenge. They also get Williams' reaction to his former teammate Boogie Cousins crashing out in the Puerto Rican basketball league before hearing what really went down with the Clippers team inside the NBA Bubble. Finally, the Gil's Arena Crew reacts to the VIRAL 1v1 matchup between Lance Stephenson & Michael Beasley before naming this week's Underdog Fantasy Dawg of the Week Please give us a like and subscribe!!!

0:00:00 – 2 Min Countdown
0:02:06 – Show Start
0:07:50 – Gil Breaks Down His Tattoos
0:09:55 – Vote For Gil's Arena To Win A Hashtag Sports Award
0:12:03 – Underdog's Dawg Of The Week
0:16:40 – Lou Williams Enters Gil's Arena
0:18:14 – Lou's Transition To The Media Space
0:19:50 – Lou Will Respond's To Mr.B's 1v1 Challenge
0:33:04 – Why Lou Will LOVES Shai's Game
0:41:58 – Mr.B Still Likes His Chances Against Lou Will
0:44:30 – Lance Stephenson vs Michael Beasley 1v1
1:01:26 – Lou Will Asks If The Arena Could Beat Old School Hoopers
1:03:32 – Lou Will Gets Real On Being The Best 6th Man Ever
1:18:30 – Lou Will On Playing In Kobe's Final Year
1:26:47 – Transitioning From The Court To Parenthood
1:30:14 – Stories From The NBA Bubble
1:42:30 – The Knicks Keep Getting Rejected
1:47:01 – Pacers Take Down Thunder In Game 2
2:11:33 – Mr. B Responds To Pat Bev Running His Mouth
2:17:18 – Benn Maturin's Big Game
2:19:25 – Why It Doesn't Feel Like The Finals
2:29:31 – MostlyFans

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Gil's Arena Reacts To Kevin Durant TWEETING Out His Future as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew react to Kevin Durant sparking trade rumors after a viral night on Twitter brought out reports that KD is on his way out of Phoenix in the coming weeks with teams like the San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets and New York Knicks emerging as the favorites to land the legendary NBA Superstar. The Gil's Arena Crew breaks down what team is the best fit for Durant and give their take on the debate over his underwhelming career since leaving Steph Curry & The Golden State Warriors. Next, they react to the Ringer's updated top 100 NBA Players list and debate where the list went right and wrong with players like Joel Embiid, Paul George, and LaMelo Ball all getting snubbed with low ratings. They follow that up with a debate over Andy Roddick's comments that tennis players are the best athletes in the world before reacting to Kyrie Irving sticking up for Karl Anthony Towns following the smattering of hate towards the New York Knicks Superstar following their loss in the NBA Playoffs. They then welcome rapper Flawless into Gil's Arena to break down his experience on the Netflix series Rhythm & Flow and give his take on the best rapper in the game right now before finally previewing Game 3 of the NBA Finals where Tyrese Haliburton & Shai Gilgeous Alexander both look to guide their teams to a series lead for the NBA Title. Please give us a like and subscribe!!!

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Gil's Arena Names The X-Factors DECIDING The NBA Finals as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew debate which player outside of Shai Gilgeous Alexander & Tyrese Haliburton is having the biggest impact on the NBA Finals between the OKC Thunder and Indiana Pacers. They highlight how crucial Alex Caruso has been to the Thunder on both sides of the ball this season and break down how Pascal Siakam needs to bring the same energy that won him Eastern Conference Finals MVP if the Pacers want to pull off the upset. Next, they react to Boogie Cousin's HOSTILE Crash out in the Puerto Rican basketball league where the NBA legend went at fans in a courtside melee and give their pick for the perfect choice for the New York Knicks' next head coach as Jason Kidd's name has suddenly entered the fold. They then invite Entrepreneur, Philanthropist and social justice advocate Micahel Rubin into Gil's Arena to break down his rise to the top of the merchandise and memorabilia industry. He breaks down his recent partnership with future number 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg and highlights what makes the future NBA superstar a lock to be the next great American superstar, before giving his take on the future of his beloved Philadelphia 76ers. Finally, Rubin previews the upcoming fanatics fest in New York City and gives his take on who will take home the NBA Championship. Please give us a like and subscribe!!!

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Gil's Arena Breaks Down Games 1 & 2 Of The NBA Finals as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew return to the Arena & recap an exciting weekend of NBA Finals action. They kick things off by celebrating Tyrese Haliburton's insane buzzer beater in Game 1 that sparked a viral moment with Gil switching teams mid-shot and debate if the Indiana Pacers deserved to win that game after the Thunder choked away a late game lead. They follow up that discussion with a break down of Game 2 where Shai Gilgeous Alexander, Alex Caruso & The Thunder dominated and showed the NBA world this is the team they should expect throughout the rest of the Finals. The Gil's Arena Crew also gives their biggest takeaways on the series so far and discuss what the Pacers need to do to stay in this series as Pascal Siakam should look to take over. Finally, they give their reaction to the NBA's blunder with leaving the Larry O'Brien off the court in this NBA Finals and debate if the league needs to do more to market their championship. Next, they move away from the NBA Finals to examine action going on across the league like Victor Wembanyama using an unconventional training method this summer by studying with Shaolin Monks to focus on his mind and body. Finally, they react to LeBron James' comments over his lack of bag on the Mind The Game Podcast and give their thoughts on a turbulent season ahead for the Phoenix Suns as they hired Jordan Ott as their next head coach. Please give us a like and subscribe!!!

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Gilbert Arenas DOUBLES DOWN ON His Hostile Karl Anthony Towns Take as Gil & The Gil's Arena Crew react to the discourse rocking the internet surrounding Gil's viral take on Karl Anthony Towns' defense and clarify what he meant while roasting the Big Bodega. They also react to Adam Silver confirming the NBA's decision to change the All Star Game to a USA vs the World format and debate once again if this is the right call to add some juice to the NBA's failing mid-season showcase of talent. Next, they continue to examine the big offseason ahead for Giannis Antetokounmpo as the Greek Freak decides if he wants to continue his career with the Milwaukee Bucks and react to Shaquille O'Neal's advice to Giannis, telling him to stay in Cream City because nobody cares about what market he plays in. Finally, Gil's Arena Previews Game 1 of the NBA Finals where Tyrese Haliburton & The Indiana Pacers take on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander & The OKC Thunder in a small market Super Bowl. They give their predictions on who will win the series and highlight key matchups that will define the NBA Championship, before gicing their reaction to Coach K crowning Cooper Flagg as the greatest player in Duke history. Please give us a like and subscribe!!!

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