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• Gil's Arena Throws A SPOOKY Halloween Special

  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!! Today's Crew : Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Rashad McCants, Swaggy P, Kenyon Martin & Brandon Jennings Gil's Arena premieres every Wednesday & Thursday at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET. Sign up for Underdog HERE with promo code GIL and play $5 to get $100 in bonus funds or bonus entries https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gi... Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/ARENA10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount SUBSCRIBE:    / @thearena0   Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos!   / discord   Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369) 2 Min Countdown 0:00:00 Show Start 0:02:00 Lemon Daddy Continues His Dominant Run 0:06:31 Reaves Will Push LeBron To The Corner 0:36:52 Jake From All State Shines For The Lakers 0:46:22 Ant-Man vs Shai Rivalry Is Brewing 0:54:37 NBA Scoring Explosion 1:06:11 Michael Jordan Speaks On Load Management 1:55:29 Scare or Dare 2:07:07 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Austin Reaves CARRYING The Los Angeles Lakers Fires Up Gil's Arena

  Austin Reaves CARRYING The Los Angeles Lakers Fires Up Gil's Arena as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew return to Gil's Arena to react to Lemon Daddy turning the Lakers' lemons into lemonade as Austin Reaves has put the team on his back amidst injuries to LeBron James & Luka Doncic, dropping a 50 piece and 40 bomb in back to back games. They break down what Reaves showed them with his offensive explosion and debate if the Lakers' 3rd option is proving himself worthy of a max contract this offseason. Next, they react to the skid mark seen around the world as Jaylen Brown left his hairline on the court this past weekend and discuss the poor start to the season for the Boston Celtics as the perennial NBA powerhouse has clearly struggled without Jayson Tatum as they opened the season winless so far. They then break down another mystifying performance from the human highlight reel Victor Wembanyama and debate where the french phenom already ranks amongst NBA Superstars before breaking down another hot start from a European superstar in Giannis Antetokounmpo as the Greek Freak continues to prove the Milwaukee Bucks are a contender as long as he is on the court. Finally, the continue to break down the up and down start to Cooper Flagg's career as the Dallas Mavericks' rookie sensation looks to find his footing before highlighting 2 brewing beefs in the NBA in Shai Gilgeous Alexander vs Anthony Edwards and Ja Morant vs Kendrick Perkins. PLEASE give us a Like and Subscribe!! Today's Crew : Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Rashad McCants, Swaggy P & Brandon Jennings Gil's Arena premieres every Wednesday & Thursday at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET. Sign up for Underdog HERE with promo code GIL and play $5 to get $100 in bonus funds or bonus entries https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gi... Fetch a FREE Jumpstart Trial Bag for your Dog today. Go to https://RuffGreens.com and use promo code “Arena” SUBSCRIBE:    / @thearena0   Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos!   / discord   Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369) 2 Min Countdown 0:00:00 Show Start 0:02:03 Jaylen Brown Leaves A Skid Mark 0:05:59 Should Tatum Return This Season? 0:13:22 AUDIO FIXED 0:23:40 Victor Wembanyama Is The Human Highlight Reel 0:23:46 Wemby Is Coming For The Best Player In The World Title 0:46:47 Giannis Puts The Bucks On His Back 0:55:43 Did Giannis Travel? 1:05:28 Lemon Daddy Is CARRYING The Lakers 1:19:41 Is Austin Reaves A Max Player? 1:36:14 Ja Morant vs Kendrick Perkins 1:47:41 Cooper Flagg's Roller Coaster Ride 2:08:56 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Victor Wembanyama Is About To TAKE OVER The NBA!!

  Victor Wembanyama Proved He's About To TAKEOVER The NBA according to Gilbert Arenas as Gil & The Gil's Arena Crew react to Wemby's 40 point performance to tip off the NBA Season and break down how the San Antonio Spurs superstar is taking the leap in his 3rd NBA Season. They highlight his unbelievable night on the court and debate if his unique offseason training featuring Shaolin monks & Hakeem Olajuwon unlocked a new level in his game before breaking down how the Spurs may be positioned as the NBA's next Oklahoma City Thunder level dynasty with their superstar in Wembanyama surrounded by an elite core of young players. They then shift over to the other side of the court to break down Cooper Flagg's NBA Debut where the #1 overall pick struggled to get going in his first NBA regular season game, sparking a debate on if the Dallas Mavericks should reconsider running their new face of the franchise at point guard to start his NBA Career. Next, they move over to analyze the 3rd pick in this summer's NBA Draft as VJ Edgecomb shined by dropping 30 points in his NBA Debut and ushered in a new era for the Philadelphia 76ers led by himself & Tyrese Maxey. The Gil's Arena Crew breaks down the Sixers' ceiling with the young guards leading the way and discuss if it's time to be concerned about Joel Embiid as the process looked dreadful in the first game of the season. Finally, they whip around the NBA to cover action from Ja Morant vs Zion Williamson, Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks and discuss how the NBA's newest TV deal is hurting diehard fans. PLEASE give us a Like and Subscribe!! Today's Crew : Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Rashad McCants, Swaggy P & Brandon Jennings Gil's Arena premieres every Wednesday & Thursday at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET. Sign up for Underdog HERE with promo code GIL and play $5 to get $100 in bonus funds or bonus entries https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gi... To get $15 off your first order and find out if prescription Ro Sparks are right for you. Connect with a provider at https://ro.co/ARENA SUBSCRIBE:    / @thearena0   Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos!   / discord   Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369) 2 Min Countdown 0:00:00 Show Start 0:01:53 Gil Pulls Up With Informant Lunch 0:04:50 Gil's Arena Reacts To Jordan's Free Throw 0:09:40 Victor Wembanyama Puts The NBA On Notice 0:13:45 The Spurs Are The NBA's Next Dynasty 0:37:17 Cooper Flagg Struggles In His NBA Debut 0:47:29 VJ Edgecomb Is Already The Face Of The 76ers 1:14:26 Joel Emiid Is Processed Cheese 1:26:24 Zion Williamson & Ja Morant Have Something To Prove 1:33:33 Knicks Start The Season Strong 1:47:59 Top NBA Coaches of All Time 1:57:52 MostlyFans 2:24:34 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Gil's Arena GOES WILD After NBA Tip Off

  Gil's Arena GOES WILD After NBA Tip Off as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew return to the Arena and react to a show stopping night of NBA action featuring the potential game of the year as Kevin Durant fell to Shai Gilgeous Alexander & The Oklahoma City Thunder in his first game for the Houston Rockets and Steph Curry spoiled Luka Doncic's first season opener with the Los Angeles Lakers, proving the Lake Show may need LeBron James if they want to compete with the top of the NBA. They kick things off with the insane game between the Rockets & Thunder that ended in controversy and give their biggest takeaways from the show stopping action in the league's first game. They debate if SGA deserves more credit for his ability to bait even the greatest players in league history into committing fouls and discuss the Thunder's likelihood to repeat as NBA Champions before analyzing Kevin Durant's first game with the Rockets and breaking down if the team will run through him or Alpren Sengun as they operate without a traditional point guard. Next, they react to KD signing a new deal where the future NBA Hall of Famer took a $30M pay cut to remain with the Rockets for at least 2 more season and break down how his place atop the highest career earners in NBA History will shape the future of the league. They then give their first impressions of the LeBron-less Los Angeles Lakers as Luka Doncic fell to Steph Curry & The Golden State Warriors in his first season opener for the Lakers and debate if the team is already missing the King before battling over if people are already sleeping on Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler and the Warriors dynasty. Finally, they react to the return of NBA on NBC featuring Michael Jordan and debate if the NBA's shift in media will be the final step to them taking over the sports world as America's #1 most watched sport. PLEASE give us a Like and Subscribe!! Today's Crew : Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Kenyon Martin, Swaggy P & Brandon Jennings Gil's Arena premieres every Wednesday & Thursday at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET. Sign up for Underdog HERE with promo code GIL and play $5 to get $100 in bonus funds or bonus entries https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gi... Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/ARENA10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Fetch a FREE Jumpstart Trial Bag for your Dog today. Go to https://RuffGreens.com and use promo code “Arena” SUBSCRIBE:    / @thearena0   Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos!   / discord   Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369) 2 Min Countdown 0:00:00 Show Start 0:02:02 Gil Almost Loses To Neon In 1v1 0:05:41 OKC vs Houston Is Already The Game Of The Year 0:10:52 Swaggy's Experience On Ring Night 0:16:17 The Refs Miss KD's Timeout 0:21:35 Biggest Takeaways From Rockets vs Thunder 0:25:07 The Rockets Biggest Flaw Is Already On Display 0:36:50 KD Is Not The Rockets #1 Option 0:40:56 The Rockets Need A PG 0:51:27 Alpren Sengun Shines In Game 1 0:56:43 Kevin Durant Agrees To Extension With Rockets 1:05:10 Steph Spoils Luka's 1st Laker Opener 1:14:50 Luka Shines But The Lakers Look Horrible 1:22:54 Jimmy Butler Brings A New Game To The Warriors 1:54:51 Kuminga Finally Has A Fresh Start 2:00:51 Michael Jordan's Debuts On NBA on NBC 2:11:09 Kenyon Calls Out A Nobody 2:28:27 MostlyFans 2:30:56 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Kawhi Leonard's Secret Bag STUNS The Gil's Arena Crew

  Kawhi Leonard's Secret Bag STUNS The Gil's Arena Crew as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew react to the NBA's investigation into Kawhi Leonard's no show revealed this summer by Pablo Torre on the Pablo Torre finds out podcast and debate if Steve Balmer giving Kawhi some extra bread to circumnavigate the NBA Salary is a dirty move or just NBA business. They also break down the Los Angeles Clippers' offseason moves, debating if the team should be considered a legit NBA title contender if Kawhi & James Harden can stay healthy before discussing another powerhouse in the NBA's western conference in the Golden State Warriors and analyze if the Dubs' championship window is still open with Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler and the newly re-signed Jonathan Kuminga leading the team. Next, they break down the NBA's most recent rule change that will benefit NBA sharpshooters like Steph Curry before highlighting one of the league's most interesting teams in the Dallas Mavericks and discuss how the team will utilize Cooper Flagg alongside a beefier looking Anthony Davis. Finally, they react to a seemingly productive offseason for Victor Wembanyama as the San Antonio Spurs young superstar was seen training all over the globe, debating if he will finally take the leap into the upper tier of NBA Superstars before whipping around the association to give their predictions before the 2025 NBA Season tips off. Please give us a Like and Subscribe!! Today's Crew : Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Kenyon Martin, Swaggy P, Brandon Jennings & Rashad McCants Gil's Arena premieres every Wednesday & Thursday at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET. Sign up with promo code GIL and play $5 to get $100 in bonus funds: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gi... Connect with a provider at https://ro.co/arena to find out if prescription Ro Sparks are right for you and receive $15 off your first order. SUBSCRIBE:    / @thearena0   Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos!   / discord   Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369) 2 Min Countdown 0:00:00 Show Start 0:01:56 Kawhi Leonard's Secret Bag 0:05:08 Expectations For The Clippers This Year 0:23:25 Kuminga Was ROBBED By Golden State 0:38:59 Are The Warriors Still Championship Threats? 1:03:38 NBA Rule Changes Help Sharpshooters 1:13:18 Anthony Davis Shows Up Thick 1:38:27 Cooper Flagg Running Point For The Mavs 1:50:04 Cooper Flagg Doesn't Know Rashad 2:14:10 LaMelo Ball & The Hornets Playoff Chances 2:22:52 Zion Williamson Is Poised For His Best Season Yet 2:28:02 MostlyFans 2:36:41 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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