The Los Angeles Lakers Have The BEST BIG 3 In The NBA according to Gilbert Arenas as Gil & The Gil's Arena Crew react to the Lakers clinching their group in the NBA Cup with a big win over the Los Angeles Clippers and break down how Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves are all playing some of the best basketball of their careers to power one of the NBA's best teams. They then flip to the other side of the game to break down the Los Angeles Clippers who have lost 11 out of their last 13 games and debate if Kawhi Leonard, James Harden and the decaying Clippers need to push the panic button as they sink to the bottom of the NBA Standings without their 1st Round Pick. Next, they react to Chris Paul announcing his retirement as the Point God decided to hang it up after 21 NBA Seasons and debate where the Clipper legend ranks amongst NBA point guards before reacting to Dwyane Wade's take on the NBA Goat debate, telling fans that LeBron James was the best player he ever saw play while Michael Jordan was the greatest player he watched. Finally, Mr.B takes us through his recent trip to Milwaukee to update us on the state of the Bucks organization as they have stumbled after the injury to Giannis Antetokounmpo before the Gil's Arena Crew reacts to LaMelo Ball asking for a trade from the Charlotte Hornets and discuss if the highlight reel point guard could use a change of scenery after a tumultous start to his career. PLEASE give us a Like and Subscribe!!

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Gil's Arena ERUPTS Over The NBA's HOSTILE Beefs as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew react to the latest beefs taking over the NBA like Klay Thompson calling out Ja Morant after an altercation on the court and our very own Kenyon Martin continuing to battle with Draymond Green over his career and reputation as an enforcer in the NBA. They tip things off by giving their take on Klay's harsh words on Ja Morant, calling out the Memphis Grizzlies superstar for his lack of accountability and dissapointing career so far and debate if the NBA Legend was spitting or tripping with his comments on Ja. They also discuss what the Memphis Grizzlies superstar needs to do to shed the negativity around his name before reacting to LaMelo Ball asking for a trade from the Charlotte Hornets and debating if the young superstar would benefit from a change of scenery that could place him with a winning franchise. Next, they react to Kenyon Martin UNLEASHING on Draymond Green this weekend as the legendary power forward stood on business in his beef with the Golden State Warriors legend by spending 20 minutes on IG Live naming over 50 players, like Bo Outlaw, Popeye Jones and Reggie Evans, that he believed are better than Draymond and continued to stoke the fire of one of the most hostile beefs in this shows history. The Gil's Arena gives their take on the battle between Kenyon & Draymond and react to Draymond's comments on Swaggy P's contributions to their championship run before giving Chris Paul his flowers as the point god announced his plans to retire after this NBA Season. PLEASE give us a Like and Subscribe!!

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Shai Gilgeous Alexander vs Nikola Jokic In Another MVP Battle HEATS UP Gil's Arena as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew react to SGA & The Joker leading the race for the NBA MVP for the 2nd straight season and debate what Jokic needs to do to dethrone Shai and reclaim his spot as the best player in the world. They also react to Luka Doncic, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Victor Wembanyama joining Shai & Jokic in the top 5 for the NBA MVP and debate if this will be the first time we see an all foreign All-NBA First Team before giving their take on what's causing the current smattering of injuries running though the NBA. Next, they react to a wild finish in the New York Knicks vs Dallas Mavericks game that saw Jalen Brunson earn his first win of the season and debate if this Knicks team is good enough to deliver on their preseason hype as the favorites to come out of the Eastern Conference. Finally, they continue to break down the turmoil with the Dallas Mavericks as Anthony Davis has gone down with injury and Cooper Flagg publicly called out the team's decision to start him at point guard. PLEASE give us a Like and Subscribe!!

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LeBron James' Return To The NBA FIRES UP Gil's Arena as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew react to LeBron James returning to the Los Angeles Lakers to make his debut in his 23rd NBA Season and break down how the King changes things for Luka Doncic, DeAndre Ayton and the 11-4 Lakers. Next, they check in on Kevin Durant's first season with the Houston Rockets as the NBA Legend is powering the best offense in the association and break down how his connection with Alpren Sengun should strike fear into the rest of the league, before reacting to Cade Cunningham leading the Detroit Pistons to 11 straight wins and landing his first signature shoe with Nike. They then react to more sneaker news as Steph Curry announced he would be leaving Under Armour to become a sneaker free agent and break down how the Golden State Warriors' legend is keeping his team afloat this season after posting back to back 40 balls on the San Antonio Spurs. Finally, they take a look at the NBA MVP race as all foreign players make up the top 5 and debate who will take home the award for the NBA's best player as Nikola Jokic & Shai Gilgeous Alexander lead the way for the 3rd straight season. PLEASE give us a Like and Subscribe!!

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Gil's Arena Reacts To THE RETURN Of LeBron James as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew return to the Arena and preview the return of LeBron James to the NBA, as the King is projected to make his first start for the Los Angeles Lakers tonight against the Utah Jazz. They break down how the Lakers can best utilize LeBron as he makes the transition from superstar to corner boy and discuss how having one of the all time greats on the floor will open things up for the Lakers' dominant duo in Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves. They also analyze how the return of LeBron will unlock Bronny James as the young superstar continues to play too passive before the Gil's Arena Crew breaks down injuries running rampant through the NBA, most recently taking out MVP Candidates Giannis Antetokounmpo & Victor Wembanyama for the next few weeks. Next, they react to Steph Curry breaking his relationship with Under Armour to become one of the most sought after sneaker free agents of all time and analyze his current hot streak as the NBA Legend put the Golden State Warriors on his back with back to back 40 pieces to carry them over the Spurs. Finally, they continue to break down the turmoil with the Dallas Mavericks as Anthony Davis has gone down with injury and Cooper Flagg publicly called out the team's decision to start him at point guard.

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Steph Curry's Vintage Masterpiece FIRES UP Gil's Arena as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Aren Crew react to Steph Curry dropping a classic 40 piece to carry the Golden State Warriors over the San Antonio Spurs and debate if the Warriors' old heads are legit contenders to bring the dynasty back to the bay area. Next, they break down Victor Wembanyama getting his groove back as the San Antonio Spurs superstar has benefitted greatly from the return of De'Aaron Fox before reacting to the OKC Thunder's takedown of the Los Angeles Lakers, sparking a debate on if this Thunder team can be one of the greatest teams of all time as Shai Gilgeous Alexander pushes for his 2nd consecutive NBA MVP Award. Finally, they react to Luka Doncic's comments on the firing of Nico Harrison as Slovenian Jesus finally has closure on the upside down chapter of his before breaking down the NBA MVP odds this season, sparking a debate on if race for the best player in the league proves international hoopers are taking over the NBA. PLEASE give us a Like and Subscribe!!

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Nico Harrison FIRED By The Mavericks ERUPTS Gil's Arena as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew react to The Dallas Mavericks decision to fire their Nico Harrison 9 months after his shocking decision to send Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers and debate if it was the right move to let Nico take the fall for the ugly state of the franchise. They also discuss what this means for the future of the Mavericks as they build around Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving before reacting to Flagg's career high 26 points against the Milwaukee Bucks Monday Night. Next they react to 2 players lighting up the NBA this season as Cade Cunningham is taking the leap to NBA Superstar by leading the Detroit Pistons to the top spot in the Eastern Conference and Nikola Jokic is still playing like the best player in the world as the dominant Denver Nugget is on his way to another historic season & MVP Campaign. Finally, they react to the final format for the USA vs The World NBA All Star Game and give their take on how the international spin on the mid season classic will change All Star Weekend, before reacting to the international superstar Victor Wembanyama continue his breakout season as De'Aaron Fox has added another element to Wemby's game. PLEASE give us a Like and Subscribe!!

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Luka Doncic CRUSHING Victor Wembanyama & The San Antonio Spurs FIRES UP Gil's Arena as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew react to another masterpiece from Slovenian Jesus as Luka powered the Los Angeles Lakers to their 5th straight win over Wemby & the Spurs and break down Luka's incredible start to his first full season in purple & gold. They also analyze another stout game for Deandre Ayton as he is proving to be one of the most impactful free agent signings of the NBA season and discuss how JJ Redick will implement LeBron James into this red hot Laker lineup as the King has finally been cleared to play after recoving from sciatica, before reacting to Victor Wembanyama struggles after his unworldly start to the season, sparking a debate on if the NBA has figured out how to stop the Alien. Next, they react to the Dallas Mavericks falling all the way to the bottom of the Western Conference and continue their debate over Cooper Flagg running point in his first NBA Season before breaking down Jaylen Brown's comments on NBA officiating while leaving another skid mark as his hairline continues to fail him. Finally, they react to Russell Westbrook making history as the greatest statistical point guard in NBA History and discuss his comments on the Denver Nuggets choosing to let him walk in free agency before breaking down Kevin Durant's hostile back and forth with Draymond Green debating if offense or defense wins championships in the NFL. PLEASE give us a Like and Subscribe!!

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Gil's Arena Reacts To Ja Morant's HOSTILE Suspension as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew react to the Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant receiving a one game suspension from the Grizzlies for conduct dentrimental to the team following a public altercation with his head coach and debate what's next for the problematic hooper who can't seem to stay out of his own way in Memphis. Next, they react to the Los Angeles Lakers supporting cast carrying the team in the absence of Luka Doncic & LeBron James and break down how Bronny James looks more comfortable on the court in his 2nd season before reacting to Giannis Antetokounmpo having Myles Turner’s back by delivering a clutch game winner in the big man’s return to Indianapolis. They then react to Zion Williamson going down with a hamstring injury and debate if we should be concerned with the future of the big man’s career as he continues to prove he cannot stay on the court. Finally, they react to Russell Westbrook’s comments on his decision to leave the Denver Nuggets, saying the team he carried through the NBA playoffs didn’t want him and break down 2 teams shocking the NBA after the Chicago Bulls & Philadelphia 76ers got off to hot starts to lead the Eastern Conference PLEASE give us a Like and Subscribe!!

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Gil's Arena Throws A SPOOKY Halloween Special as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew Return to Gil's Arena to celebrate Halloween & the start of an incredible NBA Season with a terrifyingly special episode of everyone's favorite hoops podcast. They tip off the show reacting to another Austin Reaves masterclass as Lemon Daddy continued his unbelievable run as the Los Angeles Lakers #1 options with LeBron James & Luka Doncic out with injury and debate if the Lakers actually have a shot if their 2 superstars need time off this season. Next, they react to an old school NBA rivalry brewing between Anthony Edwards & Shai Gilgeous Alexander as the young superstars threw jabs at each other in recent marketing for their signature shoes and debate if Ant-Man is on the same level as Shai despite not winning nearly as many accolades as the Oklahoma City Thunder's reigning MVP winner before reacting to VJ Edgecombe & Tyrese Maxey leading the Philadelphia 76ers to an improbable 4-0 start, sparking a debate on the ceiling of this team when Joel Embiid finally starts to look like his MVP self. They then break down the offensive onslaught to start the NBA season as the league has seen over a dozen 40 point games and a record breaking four 50 burgers in the first 2 weeks of NBA action, launching a discussion on if offense has simply become too good in the modern NBA before they break down the the international dominance taking over the association led by Victor Wembanyama, Shai, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Nikola Jokic and debate if this will be the first time we see an all international All NBA first team. Finally, react to Michael Jordan's recent comments on the load management problem in the NBA on NBC and celebrate Halloween with a spooky secret scary segment. PLEASE give us a Like and Subscribe!!

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