No Chill with Gilbert Arenas

On this episode, we’re back with a whole new energy. We’re joined by one of the most dynamically talented future stars in basketball, fresh off his sensational sophomore season, Skyy Clark. Since we last caught up with him, he climbed even higher atop all boards for the class of 2022. Skyy got all-state and all-CIF honors as a sophomore and was named to the Team USA Junior National team. 

Agent Zero was watching the whole time. Now, we have Skyy on the couch to talk about his move from California to Tennessee, studying Kyrie Irving and Kemba Walker and what should be driving him at this point in his basketball journey.

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On this episode, we check in from the lockdown of 2020 with the idea that when you take something away, you appreciate it that much more. Taking away the game of basketball -- the competition, the comradery, the fun -- it really hurts. Comparing it to what an athlete goes through with a major injury, you can use the time away from the game to view the things from a different perspective.

For Agent Zero, he sees it as an opportunity. A chance to get better. By using the down time to focus on what you should work on, you can discover new ways to be more complete. Instead of putting in hours in the gym, study the game. Watch film for strategy and detail, you’ll come out the other side that much better. Also, there’s now time to work on the things that you may otherwise put off when you’re in go mode to just workout, play and repeat. Now that he’s a coach, Gil is seeing the additional value in that as well. You’re down but you’re not out!

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On this episode, we come back after a long lay off with a lot to talk about. Agent Zero makes it official, and talks about his move to get into the coach ranks at the youth level. For Gil, he’s spent plenty of time on the sidelines as a parent of young players, but recent events have pushed him to become more involved. It’s something he’s been contemplating for some time, but he finally settled on his reasons to commit.

Meanwhile, the tragic loss of Kobe Bryant has rattled the basketball community and the world. For Gil, he has a special connection to Kobe, and until now, hasn’t fully detailed it. As you’ll hear, they’ve had a lifetime of connection through the game. From Gil’s infatuation with a young Laker star, to the origins of a rivalry and the ultimate compliment only reserved for top tier competitors...it is a truly special relationship. Gil also defines the Mamba Mentality in his words, along with Kobe’s messaging that drove Agent Zero to use his intellect and personality to coach.

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On this episode, we stop all of the chatter and examine what makes a great scorer so damn good. Meaning, we put what James Harden is doing, and has been doing year-over-year in Houston. He cracks the code and figures out how to become the most unstoppable scorer of his era.

Sure there are critics and haters, but what he’s doing is truly remarkable when you examine the layers for though and preparation. He puts the pressure on any and all defenders, and doing what the all-time great scorers do. And for young players following his blueprint, they have the model.

We update and get into basketball in depth, and having something for Knicks fans…who need to start looking in the mirror.

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On this episode, we’re joined by one of the most decorated guests ever to come through the show. Gazmine Meadows, who goes by GG and “Got Game” is a 3-time Olympic gold medalist, an All-American and the first African American female bowler at the University of Nebraska. GG, came to the NCP all from Providence, RI, to encounter another bowler with world class dreams. Before he was the Hibachi or Agent Zero, Gilbert Arenas went as Boy Wonder, El Jeffe, the Hurricane and eventually the Legend -- don’t Google these because you’ll find no trace anywhere on the internet so we’ll take our guy at his word.

GG educates us on what it takes to be a high level professional bowler, how she transitioned from playing for fun to playing for keeps and how to train to be dominant. Meanwhile, the Legend himself has some ideas for GG to take her game and her swag to the next level on the PWBA tour.

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On this episode, we bring together two Washington Wizards greats, as "Tuff Juice" himself, Caron Butler re-unites with "No Chill" Gil. We break out how individuals from different backgrounds come together to form a team. A roster is put together on paper, but it's how the personalities mesh and the assembly of talent fits together to win game.

Beyond that, there’s the role of ownership, the style of coach and, of course, the fan base. At this point, both Gilbert and Caron can speak from experience that there are adjustments to be made, that aren’t always possible when you’re young. We also take a look at young LeBron vs now and a classic Kobe story that will only add to the Mamba legend.

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On this episode, we come to you from Complexcon. The yearly event of sneaker heads, hype best and culture connoisseurs, we had an invite to do a show in front of the Long Beach audience at the event.

We go in on the theme of coolness and culture as it applies to a basketball team. To get us to that point, we brought on long time hoop guru, coach and fashion head, Tracey Mills. Brother of NBA vet Chris Mills, Tracey came up on the LA hoop scene and goes way back with the young NBA phenom that was Gilbert Arenas.

We pick things up in the wake of KD’s comments about opting for the Nets over the Knicks, and that for young players, the Knicks simply aren’t cool. Of course there’s context to every comment, but we examine what makes a team cool, how you build a culture when there isn’t one and what it really all comes down to vision. Also, there’s the thing about ownership, because we all know money matters.

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On this episode, we’re back and just in time as the NBA season gets underway. Fresh off the opening game of two of the best teams in the league, Gil reports back from taking in the Lakers versus Clippers. Aside for Kawhi and LeBron, Agent Zero looks to how the coaches should manage the personnel on these rosters if they want to run the table. As he sees it, while they need to figure out rotations at this point in the season, they better establish their identity before their opponents make them pay.

Gil also sets up what the season should bring for emerging stars Donovan Mitchell, Trae Young, Buddy Hield and RJ Barrett. As for this year’s top pick, he sees a way back for Zion from injury issues early his rookie campaign. 

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On this episode, we’ve told you to break out your notebook from time-to-time on the No Chill Podcast. Now, we’re giving you the cheat sheet. Agent Zero is at his best when he’s breaking down the game. How to beat defenses. How to find a way to score when most would say you can’t. And looking at the court as only he can. 

After our first season, we’re putting it all together. Often, Gil wanted to get on the court to get his point across. That’s way better than sitting in a chair and talking game. Right?

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On this episode, we round up our favorite moments with some of basketball's best personalities. From Lou Williams' outlook to Kevin Durant's perspective we learned more about what makes these guys tick. Dwight Howard offered up his point of view and how it evolved over the years. And of course Nick Young kept it wild. Enjoy these highlights from season one of the No Chill Podcast, and stay tuned for more...

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