Gil's Arena Picks Team USA's Last Roster Spot

Gil's Arena BATTLES Over Who Should Be Team USA's PG as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew debate who should get the last few roster spots on Team USA for the Paris Olympics and pick between Kyrie Irving, Tyrese Haliburton and Trae Young for who should run point.
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[@justtwizzey2429]

I’m rocking with Norris Cole on this show. He giving Rashad the 💨

[@awptsm]

McCants is speaking facts on the Trey vs Haliburton. But definitely not right on Kyrie. KYRIE IS THAT DUDE

[@Sandr_o]

Giving everyone the 💨!!

[@justtwizzey2429]

@@Sandr_o Big facts!!! Loved how he just asked you don’t like Kyrie

[@coopercoop9371]

Is that swoops??

[@dthamaestro3624]

​@awptsm No he isn't. Tyrese shoots much better on carch and shoot opportunities, and in general really. The only thing Trae does better shooting wise is shoot from a deeper range.

[@vdawg4074]

Norris randomly “you don’t like Kyrie or somn” 😂

[@twilk3383]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@mdotcom09]

wasn't random

[@bugzy510_]

Kenyon Martin said.... kyrie might not make this team for obvious reasons.

[@rell4219]

He re-posted A book bout our master…. WRONG MOVE.

[@myab1471]

Kenyon is absolutely right

[@bighomiejerz1123]

​@@rell4219 master is crazy

[@deanthelemur1716]

@@bighomiejerz1123who are yall talking about tho

[@christopherrichardson1730]

Isn't it funny how Gil was arguing against K-Mart about Ky getting on the team and now everyone is in agreement that he might not make the team

[@mikewright2323]

Kyrie and Trae on the same level ? No disrespect but the Kyrie hate gotta stop he plays defense idk where that narrative came from . Also he won MVP of the Olympics already

[@brxnco]

Thank you. mv fucking p with a medal how is that being shoved to the side. That’s how u know nobody does they homework before speaking on a subject

[@RightStickRob]

I’m not even the biggest kyrie fan but you’re 100% correct. Kyrie has stepped up his defense for the last several years and he absolutely deserves a roster spot.

[@TonyDwayne-Hitstick]

Fam Kyrie ain't never led a team on his own he's a career Robin...😂

[@mikewright2323]

@@TonyDwayne-Hitstick so everyone on that team led they team somewhere ? Didn’t know that was the criteria he was on team USA already

[@RightStickRob]

@@mikewright2323 Kyrie literally won the Cavs a championship by hunting Curry for games 5,6,7. This man hit the biggest shot in NBA history.

[@nolanynoa7865]

Kyrie Irving fiba mvp 2 gold medals don’t disrespect

[@brxnco]

Ykb

[@TouchMoneyEnt1500]

They arguing for no reason on this take 😂😂😂💯

[@JustAnother_Millennial]

factss

[@wpdmir2155]

Facts Norris don’t understand the business bc he never been a good to get paid the bucks he asked if Rashad don’t like ree but seem like he don’t like Trae

[@abrahamasseffa386]

Kyrie is the one guy who already played with Lebron James and Kevin Durant at a high level, he would need the least amount of adjustments with the two bookends of the team considering he has the most experience with the pillars of the team.

[@e-nasty3023]

Literally

[@washingtonrl]

The USA team needs players with HIGH BASKETBALL IQs in every position. That's the difference between the United States basketball and the World teams. The U.S. plays Kamikaze, offensive basketball with only one mission. To score 1v1. Get the players with high IQs that know basketball.

[@Jblaze2k9]

That don’t matter with INTERNATIONAL BALL pimp. His “mouth” got him in this SHITTTTTT…. #THEBILLALWAYSCOMESDUE

[@jkk7480]

W take 🫡

[@eclass1865]

Trae young > 27 & 11

[@tmm19145]

Curry and Kyrie

[@underdogs3700]

Y’all need to stop comparing Trae to Steph. Smfh

[@bensonstips]

They have similar games so it’s rightfully so

[@splashbros-yc9lk]

@@bensonstipshell nah trae ain’t never ran around and catch and shoot off screens in the nba. He’s a pick and roll pg, like Steve nash but more aggressive. Steph is a combo guard

[@TomTom-lv8ns]

Gil is a Steph hater

[@Tumorcoach]

@@bensonstipsonly a low iq person would say this

[@ralami6183]

Wym they both light skin

[@darnelldarden9429]

Tryouts for Team USA would definitely make things more interesting

[@sneezy-e]

Gil funny af.. we 45 secs in and I’m dying 😂

[@daltonoHive]

He got emmm!!

[@breonmitchell2443]

Gil funny

[@drayz9655]

Damn bruh, just suck the hole thats in his tip already man

[@crazydr1]

Why he did that😂😂😂😂

[@Jah_Wicks]

Bro didn’t count Jure 😂

[@trevonricks5975]

Kyrie is a better defender than Trae

[@rashawngoston3247]

Kylie Jenner?

[@Spr_bam]

In 2024 NBA they care only about scoring less defense

[@leonjahslion]

Trae Young has no business near this team.

[@gonchanli]

Even better than curry

[@MrDiMES123]

@@leonjahslionTrae is the best passer run the league

[@JoeMama-tl4tr]

Mccants wants Ben Simmons as PG

[@Angelabarbosadominguez-it4fh]

heuu Simmons is from Australia

[@eclass1865]

Liability

[@j5daniel182]

Kyrie’s that one player who will get them baskets at clutch time when they need it.

[@bboywolf]

Kd***

[@TomTom-lv8ns]

Based on what?.. I haven't seen him do shit in the playoffs since he left Bron, At this point in their career Steph is way more clutch Steph been on some KobeJordan shit but from deep

[@j5daniel182]

@@TomTom-lv8ns you forget that he’s gonna be playing with Lebron. Lol.

[@sakpase88]

​@@TomTom-lv8nshe on a team full of stars, Kyrie gonna cook and hit in clutch with so much spacing

[@ReachxGames]

@@TomTom-lv8ns and Trae hasnt done anything. At least Kyrie has hit one of the greatest shots of all time.

[@gregorydunston2952]

It’s a good thing Kenyon wasn’t on this one because he would of snapped on Gil & Rashad😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@troyc7726]

Man I love this show

[@94bkf]

I agree with mccants. Trae young > Haliburton. The recency bias is crazy

[@DanE72321]

Agreed, NC had me questioning myself with how adamant he was

[@marcelsansalone3829]

I don't agree even though i love Trae. A healthy Haliburton is just different. Playing like the best pg in the gane when healthy. (Ik luka is listed as a pg but i aint counting him 😂). Trae is a dawg no doubt though

[@gregorydunston2952]

Their reasoning for why Trae should be on the team over Hali is dumb as hell. Rashad really thinks Trae a better shooter than Hali😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@nawfsideceetv9574]

@@gregorydunston2952in what world has Hali been a better shooter than Trae?

[@guled230]

@@gregorydunston2952he is wtf

[@wzrdhndrixx7089]

Gil hating on kyrie like kyrie not better than him 😂

[@bandoughboomin9316]

I love when Rashad come to work 😂

[@RichardTaylor-pf2ve]

Zion the more basketball the better he won’t be sitting around and eating

[@keith.loves.lasagna]

Dude zion on usa would be crazy!

[@Flyhr]

@@keith.loves.lasagna Zion is this era's Barkley and Barkley led the 92 Dream in scoring in Barcelona. Maybe Zion is who USA is missing.

[@immafatazn]

@@Flyhrhe would dominate. they should add kawhi and ad too

[@FoetTV]

I really love this show bra😂😂 they be talking

[@marquisperkins4578]

7:17 That response to "I was damn near the best defensive player" is hilarious.

[@anthonyclay5666]

Thank you for reminding us that there's a great player in Cheryl swoops I was a great fan of her games that is when both sides of the ball were exciting

[@904fatboy]

On dat high shit I just noticed he stop counting when he heard jrue holiday 😂😂

[@pervisjohnson3253]

The crazy thing is Kyrie does play defense and he’s good at it his only flaw is his size and he still strips bigs

[@HomerunsamSOSA]

Just stripped jokic the other night

[@fatedmc6921]

🔥🔥🔥

[@poeoranje7143]

Gil sound like somebody uncle talmbout takin charges, "you couldn't even come through the lane!!" Lmao

[@brianpearl6640]

Man this episode was lit af 😂😂😂🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 I swear Gil one of the funniest mfkas on earth without even tryin

[@Prince-qr1te]

PG said it. International basketball is not the NBA. Guys are not just letting you fly past. Them boys is foulin'😂. And the refs are OK with it

[@Flyhr]

LeBron still bullying everyone to the rim even at 40

[@nydibs]

@Flyhr - maybe in the nba, but Lebronze failed twice with team USA

[@Flyhr]

​@@nydibs He has 2 golds and 1 bronze in the Olympics. He only got the 2004 Bronze because he was coming off the bench only playing 11 minutes a game as an 18 year old rookie, you are a hater if you are counting that one. The 2006 FIBA Bronze is a different story, that is a legitimate L.

[@user-lt1fx2he5s]

@@FlyhrAnd whining while doing it imagine what would happen on the international level

[@jamaalrichmond523]

How many time they gonna have this convo

[@jasonkonadu7684]

Gil and Norris had me weak when they called Rashad drunk 😂😂

[@ghostface3652]

Not counting Jrue holiday was so funny lmao

[@getdown7799]

Norris be knowing what he be talking about

[@xcbaby123]

Y'all know Trae young is watching this and now just wants to match up with Kyrie

[@newwbein]

that ending with gil breaking down why mccant think he's right should be a trailer for the show lmao yall are crazy bruh

[@unleashthyfury4420]

Paolo Banchero should definitely be in that team 6'10 with handle that can play sf, pf and center. 4th player in NBA history to score 20+ 5+ rebound 5+ assist in first 2 years.

[@AxelVenturatheboss]

Stephen Curry

[@4ktkaram395]

LeBron the pG

[@MakaveliCVW]

​@@4ktkaram395no that lebron system Is for lebron to accumulate stats, they need a tradional pg

[@Cediedash22]

You are an idiot​@@MakaveliCVW

[@HectorConCarne23]

@@MakaveliCVWLebron harden would be the best fit for the pg with there playmaking ability

[@snupedummy]

@@HectorConCarne23dudes a hater for no reason lol

[@bubbamoss32]

They got vets... They understand the game and they will mesh perfect

[@SK_01_01]

Yo Norris Cole on one this episode 😂

[@tyd7540]

He right . He sitting up there with two clowns for clicks

[@jasonferrer5882]

If your problem is kyries defense then why is it not a problem for steph!!?? He's a better defender than steph WTF

[@Purlypurlington]

This is by far the most in depth bball talk podcast.

[@TTJJCC]

Not really. Have you listened to JJ Reddick?

[@IllMatic97]

​@@TTJJCC I'm gonna say no

[@ryangreen1026]

Lebron and JJ have Xs and Os play calls and video clips to explain 🔥🔥 check it out…

[@brianbenjamin653]

Just a lot of casuals with Norris Cole. It's kinda sad

[@Purlypurlington]

@@TTJJCC do they really get in depth about the behind the scenes and X’s and O’s part like this. And it’s from multiple people every episode

[@InChartzWeTruzt]

The Trae Young disrespect is crazy

[@penkima4923]

He doesn't play defense.

[@tyd7540]

Not really

[@InChartzWeTruzt]

He is better than haliburton. He has performed in the playoffs multiple times. He has led his team to the eastern conference finals. He also has a higher defensive rating than haliburton this year. Look it up, yall are casuals and running behind recency bias with haliburton. @penkima4923 @tyd7540

[@RJ-ph5zg]

He ain’t Kyrie bruh

[@danf4x716]

Norris Cole is the truth!!!

[@10-illmatic]

Again, here goes Gil with Kyrie hate. Look at his response.

[@jmar5127]

The disrespect Trae gets is insane. Trae is actually a PG who can run offense and kill u in pick in rolls unlike Kyrie. He's also just as if not a better scorer. Amd he lives for the moment.

[@4ktkaram395]

Trae the second best American guard to curry

[@elislifestyle4605]

This is the international game he’s won Trae hasn’t with the US

[@benbackpack9922]

His flaw is on defense but im hearing you

[@marqicewalker1766]

@@benbackpack9922before his injury Top 10 in charges taken Top 10 in steals Top 20 in deflection People are over exaggerating his defense

[@abtocool6350]

I agree that trae is probably better at this point but kyrie is still the better scorer. I just looked it up, kyrie is better at the rim, the midrange and in the non-restricted and the three is more debatable mainly because of the volume from trae. He’s a better scorer and the more versatile scorer while kyrie is a average defender while trae is bad even though he’s improved this season on that end.

[@vibewithfriends8225]

Your career/current season is your tryout

[@brownie003]

Jjj would be a good fit on that team to be a stretch 4/5 to space things out a bit and to play defence

[@HomerunsamSOSA]

Ssshhhhh only us hear fans know how much of a Swiss Army knife he is

[@shooter510pk5]

The Jrue holiday disrespect is crazy

[@mario6150]

Norris Cole spitting that 🔥

[@KyrieFanatic]

Kyrie definitely deserves to be on the team!! I can't wait to see him in Paris! He is definitely the best international guard we have! 11:21

[@Zander98]

No love for Jalen Brunson as usual because he's not as flashy and hasn't been around long enough. Bro is literally carrying the entire city of New York by himself averaging 28 a game and no mention of him being in the olympics because just like the all star game, people want the OG stars like Dame, Kyrie and Curry because of their resume instead.

[@4ktkaram395]

He’s not on the level of curry, young, lillard and Irving with all due repect

[@chrisdamon1096]

He's better than Young for sure and smarter

[@Zander98]

@@4ktkaram395 I'd take Jalen over Young and Lillard 100%

[@4ktkaram395]

@@Zander98 😂

[@alvan1082]

@@4ktkaram395most definitely better then Trae young

[@coreyorr80]

I like Cheryl swoops energy

[@getsomemoney2433]

Trae would be a perfect zone buster tho

[@Joel_Huaracha]

I would start kyrie and curry in the backcourt because both of them have experience playing with kd,they also won 2014 fiba World Cup as the starting backcourt.And kyrie has one a championship with Lebron and a gold medal with kd both in 2016.

[@troy4904]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 need size and defense bro

[@penkima4923]

@@troy4904 Size, no. Defense, yes.

[@troy4904]

@@penkima4923 lmaooo yes you do

[@hhawkins4442]

Norris wish he got that Trae contract

[@ryleerichter804]

The only argument I have for the whole shoe brand thing is that in 2016 klay was wearing anta the same company kyrie is with now when they won gold

[@badxgrass]

Y'know why nike cut off kyrie right?

[@realchaser_]

@@badxgrasshe spoke on dey people

[@mstells]

The shade Trae getting is CRAZZZZZZZZZYYYYYYY... boy a bucket & a half at 5'11"-6'0".

[@dnic333]

Saw him in person he way taller than that

[@makesmartTROYces]

Truth he told they can go with just that 8, and not fill spots and BEND EVERY COUNTRY OVER😂 we won in 2020 with (respectfully) Kris Middleton, Jerami Grant, Keldon Johnson, Javelle Mcgee, and Zach Lavine.. let's be forreal right now. But for the last 3 spots, Kawhi, Bam, Kyrie.

[@johannblack6027]

Yo @Gils is something else...!!!😅😅 @00:36 ...!!!!!

[@jenkinsmanly-spain1252]

😂 C'mon, you doing Jrue Holiday so dirty. I'm a celtics fan, that hurts

[@crazydr1]

Bro the jrue holiday shit was hilarious

[@tomekiakemp4723]

Really enjoy Norris on the couch

[@SullyAfgarshe]

In FIBA and the Olympics the US benefits more by having longer, quick, smart, more athletic guards on the team that can get up and down verse a smaller guard who only really giving iso, shooting, and pick-n-roll…you have to be able to switch on defense and be a nuance because FIBA is more about half court game and transition…I would rather have Donovan Mitchell, Fox, and Haliburton over guys like Irving and Trae

[@sakpase88]

I'll love to see curry, Kyrie, Bron, kd, ad on the court together.

[@jamaulobryant4124]

Lol the disrespect with the comparisons🤣🤣🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️

[@ChrisJoestarr]

Take the guy who is actually proven and perform greatly at that level, Ky has a FIBA MVP and two gold medals, he would adapt better to the FIBA rules and playstyle, it’s clear as day Put Curry and Ky that’s the best PG lineup.

[@HomerunsamSOSA]

That lineup alone is nasty to start w

[@mobetta2092]

Norris and Rashad are sounding like Meth and Rae arguing continuously about that Killer Tape when Ghost and everybody else is talkin about Shamik getting shot in the head and they’re contemplating revenge.

[@richward559]

Is that swoops?

[@IllMatic97]

Yes

[@marquisewilliams9677]

KMart Was Needed On This Segment. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kimstuart7989]

As an american...you can say what you want about America....but the elite players play defense during the Olympics because they take the honor of representing their country. I'm the NBA....they want that bread. Many greats have said their gold medals meant more than championships.

[@effetang]

Bruh GiL not counting JRUE got me screaming 😂

[@meditationkings6025]

tryouts would have random players on the team not random but not superstar level

[@brianbenjamin653]

McCants might be the first nba player with CTE

[@glenwoodplayer]

Norris Cole has never watched a Hawks game 😂😂

[@haysan32]

I'm surprised Gil ain't say just put Bron at the point lol

[@isaiahtheking9614]

11:03 Mccants 😂😂😂

[@Gfhmike]

Wait a minute Rashad spitting right now 😂

[@CaptainChin0]

Team USA needs another center

[@nolimitskillz6824]

McCant just be yappin

[@andreamaffei8827]

They honestly talk random and if someone says something smart they others shout at him

[@leostoute1176]

Brunson needs to be on there

[@youngnas15]

He’s washed and short, they have enough PGs

[@Zander98]

@@youngnas15 lmao how is he washed, he's averaging 28 points a game which is 5th in scoring in the entire league, by far his best year of his career. Do you even know what the word washed even means?

[@rianeagan2693]

@@Zander98don’t mind him. He’s just a dumbass 😂😂😂

[@NebraskaPoliceDepartment]

Facts Over Trae & Hali

[@Michael-H23]

Lmao Rashad is buggin Tray Young is not on Kyrie level... Team USA needs Kyrie...

[@Rek-os6vi]

Mccants and Gil be talking about possibles like it’s spades man never answer the direct question asked

[@CaliPaliGuy]

@24:32 any hooper knows what cole is going through right there

[@mustaphalove8934]

@7:16 josiah's face

[@cam_br0wn426]

I mean norris cole just had to say he's that height. the shooting is easy off the dribble cause, yea i know i have my space, but catch and shoot is off the passers feel for your shot and not yourself. While, yes you may be able to get it off, as a smaller guy i might want that dribble or two to know. I still would rather trae on the team tho😂

[@mrnyc.]

Shout out to Norris the man knows what he’s talking about

[@wpdmir2155]

For Norris to ask if he don’t ree he seem like he don’t like Trae

[@iamlegend1482]

McCants is needed 😂

[@williambreeze2659]

Cheryl is that woman!

[@CYvon-em7eb]

"Excuse me Gil I'm reading" I know that's right Josiah cause that was rude to just interrupt you during the introduction and until you were finished to know what was being said!!!!!!!!

[@Jah_Wicks]

LMFAOOOOOO bro skipped jure holiday

[@WingmanZ22]

Trae has been top 5 in points and assist since entering the NBA but gets no love.

[@reshuntrimble1437]

It’s levels to it Trae young and curry are different shooters u can also through lillard in there when he’s himself 😂. They are real shooters who shoot any look they like don’t care we’re they at on the court, Halliburton aint there yet he’s only shooting shots that are good looks he’s not just letting it fly at any given moment

[@RightStickRob]

Bruh. Haliburton had the fourth highest volume in the league prior to the injury and was number one in the league on pull up jumper percentage. He has shot 40+ percent from three every season of his career. Trae is a career 35% three-point shooter. Where do y’all get this information from? Do y’all just make up stats to win an argument

[@reshuntrimble1437]

@@RightStickRob man shut up

[@joebalsamo8770]

We need 2 bigs with embidd

[@ReactNotion]

We got AD

[@armouraid1]

gilbert is a frustrated guy. JRUE deserves to be part of this team for what he brings in defense. Remember last Olympics. It's not a allstar game. You need chemistry and versatility

[@milescollins1764]

Nah Bron, Tatum, Durant, AD, Embiid starting lineup will be unstopabble

[@goldenglovescoach9437]

Trash.. Curry

[@marcelsansalone3829]

Id put curry at the point. Slide kd to the 2, lebron at the 3

[@Tumorcoach]

Ad need to come off the bench because it be good for second unit scoring

[@ralami6183]

Gotta have Curry

[@deweyfinn1497]

Embiid won't play

[@205tazmanian9]

Idk how Rashad is tryna put Trae over Kyrie or Steph that’s ludicrous

[@IzayWilson]

If you still have to send all these aging stars to make sure you win then the world done caught up cause what’s gone happen once they retire

[@okey7118]

When it come to Jrue... Gil Nothing if not consistent 😂😂😂

[@HomerunsamSOSA]

Which I don’t get the hate for em