No Chill with Gilbert Arenas

On this episode, you might have heard about a certain list picking the top players of the 2010 decade. Well Agent Zero definitely did, and wants to set the record straight. Before we even get into who deserves to be on it and ranked where, we define the criteria. 

Gilbert played with and/or knows basically all of the players on the list and puts their place in on it in perspective. Of course guys like LeBron and KD are locks, but what about Dame or Dwight or Boogie? If we’re talking about players over the span of ten years, think back to the start of the decade, not just the last few years.

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On this episode, we circle back on the results of the NBA summer...and for now, the west side is the best side. If there’s anything we can conclude, it’s that the balance of power has swung back to LA. Surprisingly it’s with the Clippers. With both Kawhi and Paul George returning home in So Cal, the Clippers are picking up on a team that did well last season without a superstar. So what happens next?

Along with watching how these new groups of talent play together, what will be even more fascinating to see is who gets the ball in crunch time. For Agent Zero, the answer is simple...

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On this episode, with the dust settled and the chips fallen, we sort out the player movement this NBA summer. One thing we know for sure, it is now a league of duos! Of course it takes five on the floor to win a basketball game, and also bench depth, but at the moment stars are joining stars to then assemble their teams.

Beyond the names on the marquee, we take a look at style, fit and chemistry across the league...especially with the Clippers, Lakers and Rockets’ big moves. These moves not only change the identity of the teams the players are stepping onto, but opening things up with new looks and match ups that will shape both conferences.

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On this episode, we're at another BIG3 tour stop, this time in Oklahoma City. Former Wizards teammate, high school phenom and early swag champ, DeShawn Stevenson comes through. Sitting down before Gilbert takes the court with the Enemies, the conversation revolves around confidence, comradery and swagger above all things. 

For these two, they took from each other  to supplement their games and influence their personas. Case in point, a tattoo origin story and the quest for bragging rights. In the end, these two have a bond and brotherhood that takes them well beyond early years in DC.

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On this episode, we take a look at the greatest teams ever assembled. Most discussions on the subject begin and end with the Dream Team. But since that famous squad won gold in ‘92, have there actually been better? So we dig in and look at the best rosters and the best players who competed in the Olympics since Barcelona. The answer…? Well you have yours so you’ll just have to stay tuned.

We also look at how rosters are constructed and some back story out of Gil from his experience with Team USA. 

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On this episode, we meet up with the founder of Ballislife, Matt Rodriguez. Since its creation, Ballislife has captured and celebrated the essence of the game at all levels of competition. For Matt, it began with a love of the game, and has evolved to dominated every point of the media landscape. For Gilbert, he also has seen how highlight culture influence players, because they watch plays just like fans. Beyond that Ballislife has expanded thanks to marketing, putting on events and being in the right place at the right time.

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On this episode, we're on the road again, this time Birmingham, as Gilbert prepares for another BIG3 game. He takes us through the full cycle of game preparation. We're on the court with him as he gets shots up, in the locker room as he gets physically and mentally locked in, and conclude on things after the game versus the Ghost Ballers.

While he gets ready for competition, fellow BIG3 stars, Jason Richardson and Amar'e Stoudemire join him on the court as they go through their warm up routines. Things pick up when Ice Cube checks in on the early activity. For Gil, it's all part of the process, as for what kind of dedication and commitment it takes to be ready to compete. It's exclusive access with the unique perspective that only comes from Agent Zero. And yes, the Enemies got the win, as Gil hit the game winner.

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On this episode, we check back with Gilbert after his BIG3 debut. Getting that first game behind you is a big step. As we find out, expectations were high, but it comes down to the preparation and the routine. From there it’s building consistency and getting used to the strategy.

And with the barrage of free agency, we have to get into who’s up and who’s down after major movement. With the Warriors seeing major changes to the dynasty, the west is absolutely open, and for LeBron’s Lakers, it’s their throne to take. Over in the east, shake ups in Boston and Brooklyn give the Sixers, Bucks and the defending champs some company.

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On this episode, North Carolina basketball legends, Antwan Jamison and Brendan Haywood, re-unite with their Wizards teammate, Gilbert Arenas. Before Agent Zero returns to the hardwood for the BIG3 in Charlotte, he talks about his journey from Arizona to Golden State and DC, where Antwan and Brendan came into his life.

Of course, no recollection of Gilbert is complete without some stories of how he gave young players the business, on and off the court. As we find out, the basketball matters most, but keeping a sense of humor is vital to team chemistry.

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On this episode, the three-time Sixth Man of the Year, with fifteen seasons under his belt, Lou Williams joins the pod. He and Gilbert go way back to Lou’s rookie year as an nineteen-year old in Philly. Lou recalls that early encounter and how his career has progressed to one of the most unstoppable and dependable scorers in the league.

For Lou one thing he’s found, especially in the Clippers organization, is the importance of fit and culture. Between Sweet Lou and Agent Zero, as two guys who purely just love to hoop, they detail how to both establish and distinguish yourself as a player. Lessons learned for young players looking to set themselves apart from the competition.

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