Gil's Arena Breaks Down The Best Trade For Trae Young

Gil's Arena Breaks Down The Best Trade For Trae Young as Gilbert Arenas and The Gil's Arena Crew react to trade rumors for the Atlanta Hawks sharpshooter and discuss his fit with Victor Wembanyama and The San Antonio Spurs. They also react to Wemby's first all star weekend appearance and examine how the transition is going for the french phenom. Finally, they give their thoughts on the budding romance between Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic and debate the likelihood of the 2 superstars teaming up to create an unstoppable super team. Please consider giving us a like and subscribe!!!!
Gil’s Arena premieres every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET.
Sign up for Underdog Fantasy HERE with promo code GILSARENA and get a $100 first deposit match: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gi...
SUBSCRIBE:
/ @gilsarena
APPAREL PARTNERS
TUFF CROWD: www.tuffcrowd.com/
ADIDAS: www.adidas.com/us/agent-gil-r...
Gr8ness: www.gr8nss.store/
Order Rashad's Book Here - www.amazon.com/dp/B0CD9ZQ3HD?...
CHAPTERS:
Intro 0:00:00
Show Start 0:05:31
Texas A&M Commerce & Incarnate Word Brawl 0:08:59
Damian Lillard's Starting Top 5 0:14:44
Ant Edwards Shuts Down USA vs World All Star Game 0:37:32
Gil & Rashad Battle over LeBron and The Dunk Contest 0:45:06
Luka & Jokic Superteam??? 1:02:46
Which NBA Stars Do You Want To See Team up? 1:17:12
Trae Young Trade Rumors 1:20:37
Discussion on All Star Wurk 1:22:39
Back To Trae 1:28:32
Will LeBron Leave The Lakers? 1:30:36
Where Will Trae Go Lakers or Spurs? 1:33:52
Rookie Transition For Wemby 1:42:13
Norris & Rashad on NBA Vets 1:53:02
Is G-League Ignite Working? 2:22:47
MostlyFans 2:41:07

[@nickfrey7278]

I love that Norris cole understands all there points & genuinely takes them into consideration with him still getting his piece across great addition to the show.

[@sethandrews401]

Absolutely love Cole on the show and I love how they actually let them dig into conversations today.

[@sjaykay9884]

Cole is a good mix because he has his opinions, but he’s not abrasive or disagreeable like McCants.

[@TheBlackSands]

Get to the wall says Cole 👍💯

[@rjm830]

Cole’s opinion does align to some of our opinions though which I like. Just like how Gil has his opinions and some people rock with his.

[@NextGenAvatar]

Some guys are naturally talented at the media game. Norris Cole is one of them. You need to be articulate and have the life experiences to talk about. Cole checks the boxes. Same with Rashad.

[@mannymartinez3410]

Gil got his voice taken away mid episode like little mermaid

[@highschoolhoops2k223]

Rashad lookin at Cole like finally somebody I can agree with

[@Kobiyashi77]

2 non-allstar players arguing with the all-star on how all-star weekend works. I found it quite entertaining, they're all stubborn.

[@djangog7454]

“Stat Man, Stat Man!” triggers the shit out of Gil 😂

[@michaelwright6795]

mccants only says that when he starts losing an argument

[@kennygsmooth83]

🤣🤣🤣😭

[@TheMisterMann]

45:07 Rashad with the quiet “stat man, stat man” 😂

[@PastorFunK]

Yeah that’s me!!!! 😂😅😂😅

[@lightsoutdso]

22:30

[@youngsatch]

Glad Rashad got someone he can vibe with lol cause Josiah be wanting to side with Rashad but he be on that “I’m just a host” type shit 🤣

[@NBAPlayersAssociation]

Gil reads the comments, and clearly understands talent. Say whatcha want Norris Cole, Rashad and Gil is the most entertaining. Hate from Rashad, stat man Gil & Norris just being objective is a great show.

[@danomaly8943]

Where is Cole being objective? He keeps pumping Bam because of the Miami Heat connection and he clearly just says whatever like Giannis is shooting better from 3 when that’s a lie. I think you guys want athletes that have the same opinion as you guys because it validates you (or so you’d like to think) but it’s trash. Gil isn’t always right but mfs have to prove him wrong and not make up bs because it sounds good

[@remidibeatz8780]

​ @danomaly8943 Sometimes Gil just tries to FORCE his OPINION as right, which he only does with McCants, like the dunk contest argument which McCants actually made a great point. He don't pull that with Kenyon lol.

[@JuanMartinez-ke4qw]

Bro…Cole cooked in this episode!!! Honestly man this was probably one of the most insightful conversations that I’ve heard from this podcast. It felt like a living room conversation with the OG’s just sharing knowledge and I’m here for it!! This was wayyyy better than anything I’ve heard on ESPN or any other player podcast. Bring Cole back man!

[@Retiredhandle]

Norris Cole if possible definitely needs to be a regular at the least

[@DaVinciiTaylor]

A Lexi replacement for her WNBA season atleast. Only 2-3 people to sit on that couch and have his OWN points that may go against Gil AND Kenyon

[@bensonstips]

@@DaVinciiTaylorKenyon can’t get his points without stumbling in his words

[@ideozublake8036]

@@bensonstipskenyon got a speech impediment

[@MrSteve-of2hj]

Kenyon never completes his sentences

[@mykman1895]

I love how Norris doesn’t bow down to Gil, they need him on the show more !

[@TJAvant95]

Bow down has nothing to do with being wrong….try again

[@dbz_feats7723]

@@TJAvant95Gil burner account

[@joeloluyole3198]

@@TJAvant95right lmaoo

[@purkiz4475]

@@luxthesupremeBrandon don’t do that YOU barley watch

[@twizzy585ots]

​@@purkiz4475he's right

[@Yakijones]

Gil starting to sound like Doc😂

[@t99155]

Beat me to it 😂

[@StefIsCold]

😂😂😂😂

[@VitoCorleone1200]

LIKE I SAID BEFORE MAKE NORRIS COLE PERMANENT , HE A REAL STUDENT OF THE GAME 💯💯💯 ONE OF THE BEST EPISODES IVE WATCHED....

[@myron4178]

Facts

[@mediacritic4518]

Get Brandon off

[@myron4178]

@@mediacritic4518 agreed... mccants can go too

[@mediacritic4518]

@@myron4178McCant goes nowhere he makes the show !!!

[@KAMEOALLAHIM]

he is signed

[@droheadd]

Gotdamn, the only thing i hate with Gil is that he always gotta be right. Will never ever be like "yo thats a good point" or God forbid, "you're right" or some shit like that...he start making up shit so he can sound correct

[@jonesssy]

Super facts. Cringy af for no reason

[@BillyCabro]

Especially with bron

[@lareka11]

gil is cringy as hell, he talks too much and half of them is bs

[@jourdansarpy4935]

Gil was right in that first argument though. He’s actually right most of the time.

[@damd2999]

Gil is kinda like Murder Mase on that, can’t ever admit or acknowledge when they’re wrong and always trying to find an angle to stick their opinions in.

[@xDberzerkxD]

“We ain’t play so we ain’t tired” was probably the most insightful thing norris cole said this show, that’s how a real vet thinks. And he said it off the cuff mid conversation,what a head on his shoulders. Get him on a team right now, this man can turn coal into diamonds with that mentality.

[@kingofrome5657]

Ja literally said that Dwade robbing Aaron Gordon was why he will never do a dunk contest

[@daneelderozan263]

Yup

[@randypacatang701]

I get it cause gil built different. Them dudes using shaq as an example is why gil is frustrated. Just like kobe said if shaq worked hard they could’ve won more than 3. Gil just want giannis to develop even more. Add to an already unstoppable player

[@blackcloud4126]

Gil was right on the Giannis point. If he worked on building out his skillset and reading the game, the Bucks would be harder to beat. Miami been clearing them out every year cuz Giannis game is all plan A and no plan b, or C.

[@westside-fu7iv]

Every year? So we gon skip the year bucks swept em first round 2021? And you clearly aint been watchin giannis

[@blackcloud4126]

@@westside-fu7iv Bucks swept them 1 year and been getting torched since cuz they have issues with Miami's defense. Been watching him since he was a rookie and the same flaws he has in the NBA get exposed at the international stage.

[@jaleelthompson927]

Gil was wrong because he said Gianns never developed his which simply true. Gianns shooting, footwork and passing has gotten way better. He’s never gonna be KD with the package but saying he hasn’t improved those skills is crazy.

[@FreePartey]

@@blackcloud4126didn’t get exposed at the euro basket, Germany just torched Greece like they did everyone else

[@reshuntrimble1437]

Giannis was hurt last year

[@xxmaskedupjayxx3006]

Mccants : we going under lebron Gil : that’s why he bust your ass 😭

[@DaRealPhadedxGr33n]

McCants Take sometimes be crazy he said mj got the fade in 96 lol

[@lucianodadon7822]

Man the spurs up to 2013 finals was going under every lebron pick n roll backing up off of him daring him to shoot shad definitely had a point

[@Brian_nairb]

@@lucianodadon7822that’s one team in one series where he was going against a team & coach too good for him to carry against. But he was busting everybody ass all year even if they went under check the highlights

[@lucianodadon7822]

@@Brian_nairb bruh everyone was going under with lebron preferring him to shoot rather than kill them at the rim why yall dudes be trying to change history shit ain't that deep that was just the common sense way to defend him even still to this day its best to just let him shoot

[@willmcquitter8985]

@@lucianodadon7822 until game 5,6,7 he was hitting jumpers.

[@vic9844]

Keep Cole coming back man. He immediately became a good addition. Great insight on the game and players

[@chrisp9841]

Yo Gil has me rolling😂😂 . The man always needs to be right an has to responsed to everything. I love it

[@David-mu8hn]

Cole is the guy in the couch that makes the most sense, he is the only one that recognize different point of views. Rashad is a mix of a misunderstood spirit and a troll. Gil is good, but he be capping a lot to make his point 🧢 for example MJ entered the Slam Dunk Contest in 85, when he was a ROOKIE

[@keepitthoro]

Huhhhh? Mj definitely participated as a rookie in the dunk contest. Do your research lol

[@thomassellers4326]

Y’all said the same thing 😂

[@bryanchrisjoseph5526]

Bruh that Rashad description is 🎯💯 I rock with him though because he creates the chaos 😂😂😂 Once he get Gil to raise his voice, it's popcorn time 🍿😂😂😂

[@KingDTB]

All facts

[@chriswilson6196]

Cole over Brandon Jennings podcast all day. Now balling it's no question I just realized Jennings nickname was probably BJ 😂😂😂

[@floridaZOE]

Shoutout to you Gil keep doing your thing appreciate this show right here 💯💯💯

[@426AM]

All that other shit was whatever but I know it took McCants a lot to admit why he “can’t have conversations about being an All-Star etc” that was very dope dawg his ass actually earned some luv from me today 😂💪🏾🙏🏾 Norris Cole needs a permanent seat if possible too

[@chrisma313]

Love when Mccants on 😂😂😂 and keep Norris

[@hotboiii_ced215]

Gil ABSOLUTELY HATES when Mccants is right about something lmfaoo...

[@KingDTB]

Glad Norris Cole on here so reshad not alone on Gil moving the goalposts 💯💯😭😭

[@westfinest20]

Nah Rashad be trying to change it up, so Gil gives examples. Gil simply said name superstars that participated in the dunk contest after Jordan & niq. Rashad ignored that & just name dunkers.

[@genixter2035]

​@@westfinest20are u being real ? Or u just sucking of and sucking up to fit in

[@soupsoupsoup123]

“89 IS WHEN HE CAME WITH THE FADEAWAY…SIR” Gil so god damn funny LMAOOO

[@daCheezus]

This was a GREAT episode. A good blend of opinions, commentary, disagreements, and storytelling. We need yall 3 more often.

[@ad_lite15]

Gil be fed up with Rashad.. but to be honest, Rashad be on point with some of his takes. And that’ll piss Gil off even more.

[@NoNameJ3033]

Those intro west coast instrumentals go crazy!! 🔥

[@GYouSome]

29:43 Gil went full DRUNK UNCLE

[@highschoolhoops2k223]

Dude don’t be right at all 🤦🏾‍♂️😂😂😊

[@marligeebiggeneral4952]

😂😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 i lost it

[@chriskingsbury6896]

Saying MJ didnt develop his fadeaway until 96 is hilarious.

[@solongspacecowboy4779]

Yea that right there killed me.

[@westfinest20]

First he he was saying when Mj finally passed the pistons then switched it to 96.

[@derrickhoward1543]

I don't find it funny. Dude is a clown. All of em really. That's just a flat out lie and he knows it.

[@mj234eva]

Right? Gil need to, STOP THE CAP.

[@user-ri5jq5jh9s]

@@mj234evaGil didn’t say it tho rashad did

[@jamariuswilliams6755]

Norris and mccants teaming up was perfect. Gil and Kenyon tried that shit yesterday “stand on yah own” you too Gil! wtf 😂😂😂

[@ArgentineFlash24]

Loved this episode of Glenn's Arena!

[@22rida]

Cole used the best analogy for kd and golden state I ever heard. Cause the military does have special forces that comes in do they thing and leave. Lol great job.

[@diswaydatway3693]

Yo, about around starting at that 2hr 10 mark....yall really stayed giving good game to digest in !!! I pretty constantly and yall keep me entertained while working. So keep up the good work and great arguments lol

[@jasontsabunimt6680]

That was a good ass show a lot of real behind-the-scenes life come to Jesus moments humor the show had it all

[@shoptalkconvo-mak1471]

Norris Cole is amazing on this show!!!!! McCants and Morris actually challenge Gil and call him out.

[@jcc3333]

Fax

[@cheryldthomas9415]

Great show, i really like Norris. We need 5 days of Gil Areanas. I was rocking with yall since day 1 cant believe it been a whole year. Congrats fellas great job.❤🎉

[@Bizbuyernate07]

Rashad said the most profound thing he’s ever said about setting goals and how the lifestyle engulfed him. Great insight!

[@JuicyMcnamus]

Norris Cole is lowkey one of the best cohosts. Hope they keep him

[@jcc3333]

They can get rid of Brandon 😂😂😂

[@Jdcjr1991]

@@jcc3333and McCants

[@will388]

Please make Norris Cole a permanent , he bring balance to the show.

[@damoag2]

Gil losing his voice all that damn hollering now he sounding like Doc Rivers is crazy😂😂

[@LawrenceYates-oy2fu]

Mccants: we going under Gilbert: Ik that’s why he bussed yall ass….i almost crashed laughing 😂😂😂

[@BornGiftedMusicGroup]

I appreciate the nba vet convo especially McCants vulnerability about not setting goals, but it leads me to say he should have more respect for someone like Lebron who had expectations placed on him @ 15. Who came in and didn’t allow the lifestyle to take over

[@Jdcjr1991]

There’s a reason he only lasted 4 years

[@TibazalwaAbdulSwamadu]

Play the game within the game. I loved this episode ❤ . Very educative & interesting. Much respect GIL'S ARENA. Always watching the show from NETHERLANDS.

[@emabit17]

This episode was 🔥🔥🔥🔥. Every topic was on point 🔥🔥🔥

[@RalfyyA]

Norris is a great guest to have here. Gives a different perspective on most of the topics and has good reasoning behind all of it

[@toddblackburn943]

That was awesome. Thank you for answering my question...Larry

[@zacharycannon6925]

Helluva show ya!!!! Great takes💯

[@smurf6297]

Cole has a fire Outlook on basketball!!

[@Rissky333]

This was a great episode 🔥

[@locdlegend]

You can tell Cole is a student of the game and stands on what he’s saying! He’s a good addition to the show.

[@lamarryan3137]

The dunk contest MADE Vince a superstar. He was already a known commodity coming out of North Carolina, but that dunk contest catapulted him to another stratosphere, than he followed that up with "The Dunk" over Weis in the Olympics the same year. Having big names would be great, but it's more important that you have great dunking. Mediocre dunks by a "big name" all-star like Jaylen Brown can't compare to Great Dunks by an average player like Aaron Gordon or Gerald Green.

[@stephheard8120]

This show was about life and lessons took pen and paper to remind myself to focus on goals in life not just emotions…. Shit I work for Southwest Airlines but you got to play the game within the game …. No matter how great you are at your job sometimes it’s about being able to adapt and overcome. Best episode so keep bringing this energy 👑

[@emmettdurley5761]

McCants stop ridin Kobe jock & give Lebron his flowers

[@AllThingsDope007]

This was a great episode especially when they talk about veteran leadership. Wise🙏🏾

[@cameronperson4888]

Ayye this show was funny as hell today!!!!!!!!!

[@NextGenAvatar]

Norris can really articulate the game. Keep him in the rotation. All of these guys are alreay better than Shaq who has been on TV for 10+ years and still struggles to speak English.

[@Pheba6]

Cole looking like a young TK Kirkland

[@agentbachi]

DOG shoutout Rashad this episode, first time i’ve EVER heard him talk candid about his nba career and why he didn’t get the rookie extension. he gets enough bs and shit talking as is and i respect him so much more. i already was rocking with mccants even tho he be wildin at times, but nah homie showed real depth and humility, OG shit

[@leeto5920]

This truly was a top 2 top 3 ep easily …best combination of guest and co hosts IMO ……flowers are here gents

[@FuxwitLim]

Cole got 2 rings with the king. Man see the game different than everybody on the show

[@1DayAtATime-642]

🔥🔥🔥 Episode!

[@YPlat22]

Keep having the guest man. That’s dope you got Norris

[@edwimliberal2562]

I used to think 2hours plus videos was to much but now I be wanting for these episodes to be longer

[@Taj_Irl]

Great Ep

[@HalEBurton]

This is the best sports pod om YT. Y'all are hilarious.

[@kjdavis6822]

1:12:45 that Troy/KD analogy was actually really good and super underrated lmao😂😂

[@juandelacruzcooking5009]

Mccants and Cole speaking like a fan. Gil speaking like an All Star.

[@coach_chris89]

Great episode

[@demetriusbarkley9316]

great episode

[@arturovidal5306]

Norris Cole is an awesome guest!

[@supersaiyan44035]

Rashad be giving a Skip a run for his money as President of the LeBron Haters Club 🤣🤣🤣

[@boomdynamite33]

Damnnn I like Norris as the go between when y’all going at it…my boy Jo watch ya job 😂😂

[@Iambriefcase]

Gil is never wrong, he the friend that want to show you all the new stuff he has brought but won't let you touch it

[@fckmoi]

Ja and I believe Anthony Edwards don’t want to compete in the nba dunk contest because of the Aaron Gordon robbery thanks to Dwayne wade .

[@King__Tone]

Nah because it’s meaningless

[@vincentemireles3794]

@@King__Tonejudges definitely play a part of it

[@sehilan3885]

I have to agree with Gil's take on that one. If I'm Trae and I have a say, I'm definitely going to the Spurs. Victor & Lebron are both unique, generational type of players. But one is likely only going to get better with time, whereas the other is nearing the end of his career. The Spurs are like a blank page, with the opportunity for Trae to become a cornerstone of the franchise. With his own legend to be made. With the current Lakers as it stands, Lebron and AD have already written most of the story and are the main characters. Trae would only feel like a means to an end, a complementary piece. In the best case scenario, it'll only be a championship, which isn't at all guaranteed. And then what, once Lebron retires? If this doesn't work out. Return to the Atlanta situation? Hoping for a good team to build around Trae. Isn't it short-sightedness? Sure, contending with the Spurs might take a few years, like it did with OKC. But the reward could be far greater. Also, on a sidenote, Pop signed a contract extension so he's set to be with the franchise for at least 4 or 5 more years.

[@Reggie_J]

49:27 “thank u “ I’m cryin 😭🤣🤣

[@octaviusjohnson6243]

❤ This is the best lineup!

[@king_estep_ii506]

Gil got his best “Miles in the gate” voice on😂😂😂

[@bigslickphoto1519]

My gut is telling me this show doesn't get much love in the algorithm. No reason this channel shouldn't be at 1 mil.

[@74martymcfly]

Man for 30-40 million a year that all-star itinerary Gil talking bout is light. Sound like they dont love the game no more

[@iamboostergold]

The thing that Gilbert also mention is superstars in an all-star weekend compete according to their skillset. Bird, Kerr, Miller, Del Ellis, Dirk, Nash, Ray Allen, Steph & Del Curry, Klay, Dame, Trey all were in three-point contests. all of the great shooters basically in NBA history have participated. Because it had been set if you’re a great shooter you participate in the three-point contest. LeBron set another precedent if you’re known for dunking and scared to complete then don’t. It has nothing to do with being the face of the league it’s the highest best players doing with their known for what fans want to see it’s just that simple.

[@mambamentality9226]

The intro music is amazing 😂

[@jamariuswilliams6755]

Chemistry cooking up with mccabts and Norris 😂😂😂 mccants ain’t alone anymore

[@julioeolmosr4035]

• Your show stories what happens behind the scenes drama in NBA is unmatched ✊

[@jamaljenkins4334]

That boi Cole started cooking at 1:53 great advice 👌

[@AIR-CRAFT-CARRIER]

I can literally turn this podcast on on Spotify and do anything and stay entertained

[@a1jay1__]

“We goin under” - Rashad “Yeah that’s why he busted yo ass” - Gil 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@websterjohnson3575]

Rashad should've said and what did he do to you

[@kaobiokekeewo6316]

Norris brings great energy! Love his perspective.

[@kennbrito9280]

Mchants- that little phone tell him everything . That’s good lmaoooo

[@devorembo]

Gil is completely right about Giannis, if he developed more intangible skills and a better jumper the bucks would be unbeatable.

[@michaelstallworth1674]

Thank you men for this captivating show. Eye learned so much about being goal oriented. Eye am 73 years old and was stimulated to set new goals. Today in my career of being a Notary of 3 years eye had the most gratifying, productive day. Despite my success eye am setting loftier goals because of this sincere show. Thanks Men!! Stallworth Notary Services

[@stankylegstevie7985]

Gil sounds like Doc Rivers in the episode lol

[@nate8238]

A Haliburton x Giannis Duo would go crazy! 🤐

[@davidmcinnisjr]

89 SIR......KNOW YOUR BASKETBALL SIR.... I'M SORRY YOU WERE IN MIDDLE SCHOOL!!! 😂😂😂😂😂 HILARIOUS!!!

[@DonJulio-ci4vp]

Jordan had a fadeaway in early 90s but used it like Bond and his PPK second 3 peat and Wizards

[@jeremywhins9448]

Dr. Glen Arenas in full affect lol

[@jaelenemattel]

1:12:37 rashad has to be careful miko dont hear him bringing the leadership topic back up 😂