No Chill with Gilbert Arenas

On this episode, we salute the champs. Of course Kawhi led the Raptors their first Larry OB, but for Agent Zero, the real hero was Kyle Lowry. Gil breaks down what it was that Lowry accomplished that made the win so sweet, and shares what he and Kyle talked about in a conversation immediately after the Finals win.

As well deserved and unbelievable as the Toronto win was, losing Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson to injury was truly tragic for the Golden State Warriors. Gil also talked to KD in the wake of his torn achillies, and as tough as it was to watch, Gil thinks this time can really benefit a star of KD’s status. And before we go, we thank Drake for the show and look ahead to what’s next for these two teams.

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On this episode, we look at things from the fan’s perspective. Mainly, because in this year's NBA Finals, the fans have become the side show. Even before a player makes it, they’re a fan first. So sure, they understand what it’s like to spectate, but there are rules to it and lines that cannot be crossed.

Agent Zero, however, thinks we’ve all become too sensitive, and speaks to exactly what the price of admission allows a fan to do and say. What happens when they go too far? And watch about fan punishment? In case you’ve been waiting for it, we finally have a voice of reason. At least in his mind anyway.

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On this episode, Gilbert takes some time to explain himself on some comments he made about the WNBA a few years back. Yes, they of course got him in some hot water, but as we discuss, he does not deny the talent and skill level of the players, but for the league to crossover to mass appeal, it comes down to marketing.

Continuing on the theme of appeal, Gil examines a player who he fully appreciates now, in Kawhi Leonard, mainly in the superior skill set he possesses. And while we’re at it, we get all the way into the skill versus athleticism argument and the MJ or Kobe question.

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On this episode, we gear up for the NBA Finals. After an eventful season, it comes down to the Raptors and the Warriors. We know the Dubs are a dynasty, so do Kawhi and the Raptors actually have a chance? If so...how?

In the spirit of the Finals, we look at what exactly is that special ingredient Golden State has, that all other teams do not. And for Canada, we’ve got some good news and some bad news. Beyond the Finals, Gilbert gets into how to measure talent, specifically, what really matters versus the analytics. Also, before we go, he’s got a Kobe story that pretty much sums up the Mamba Mentality.

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On this episode, second year Laker guard, Josh Hart joins the podcast. Josh has adapted to life in LA, playing for the Lake Show, and he has a special connection to Agent Zero. As a kid growing up in Maryland, he watched and studied prime Gilbert in DC.

Now Josh is all grown up, and with a national championship under his belt, and some seasoning in the NBA. He’s showing just how well adjusted he is. For that kid from Silver Spring, he’s now getting some tutilage from the player he looked up to. For Gilbert, he studied Josh’s game and points to how he should apply a certain type of mindset for season three and beyond.

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On this episode, we’ve seen a couple seasons come to an unceremonious end for two marquee teams. So as the respective doors have closed for the Rockets and the Celtics, we grade their overall performance, decide if the season was a disappointment or should have been expected, and what’s next. For Houston, what happens when they run it back with the roster they have? For Boston, what do they do different with or without Kyrie?

We also get into Tyron Lue’s decision to turn down the Lakers coaching gig, that ultimately went to Frank Vogel. Of course Gilbert has a take on it. Also, he officially announces his fandom of Kawhi Leonard. While he’s at it, he adds on an explanation of his very publicized comments about Vince Carter re-upping for another season at 42 years old.

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On this episode we come to you from Vegas where we were in town for the BIG3 combine and draft. Enemies teammate and co-captain, Lamar Odom, joins the podcast to talk about what matters the most to him from a basketball standpoint, who was the toughest matchup he ever faced in the NBA and the best game he played in, that we never saw. Gilbert and Lamar also get into what differentiates east coast players and west coast players. Also, Lamar shares how a certain former teammate handled it when Agent Zero dropped 60 on him.

This episode after the draft lottery, but before the BIG3 draft, where Gilbert, Lamar and the Enemies selected Royce White number one, Craig Smith and Frank Robinson to round out their squad.

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On this episode, we're joined by 8-time All-Star, 3-time Defensive Player of the Year, Dwight Howard. While Gil and Dwight were teammates in Orlando, their friendship started way before that. Now in DC, Dwight is getting back to 100% and ready to roll next season. In the meantime, we get into the complications of having to grow up fast in the NBA, what you’re not told about money, priorities and how to handle it all. For a guy that was literally expected to be Superman, he details everything that was thrown at him and how it made him who he is now. Also, look out for who Dwight says is the best player ever, it’s actually an answer you might not expect…

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On this episode, we jump into the Lakers soap opera. After you sort through the drama, there’s a basketball team to structure. We have just the guy who can tell us how to get it right in LA. GM and coach Arenas figures things out from the top down. For Gilbert, it starts in the front office, being able to recognize the right players to keep, move and bring in. Then it’s the coach, one who knows who to connect to their players and a guy who can maximize talent.

As for those players, of course it starts with LeBron. When you have an all-time great player, you surround him with the right blend of star power, experience, value signings and complimentary pieces. The bottom line, there is help in the horizon, but there is definitely work to be done to get there.

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On this episode we sort out the MVP race. As we witnessed this year, three incredible players had three incredible seasons. Russ averaged a triple double...for the third straight year. Giannis took it up another level, dominating both ends of the floor and leading Milwaukee to the best record in the NBA.

And then there’s the dominance of James Harden. He averaged the most points on a season since MJ’s 37 in 1987. He went for 60 twice and 50+ seven times. All three are deserving in their own ways, but there can be only one MVP. For Agent Zero, the choice is the Beard and he tells us why.

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