Norris Cole Tells Gil's Arena About Heat Culture & Playing With LeBron

Gil's Arena Debates Heat Culture's Impact on LeBron James as they continue their discussion on King James' dominance with & without the Miami Heat and even get the perspective of former Miami Heat player and teammate of LeBron, Norris Cole. Other NBA Topics Include, Nikola Jokic's potential to average a triple double and became the most dominant big man in NBA History, Cam Thomas' sizzling start to the season for the Brooklyn Nets and a special moment for our very own Brandon Jennings as he releases his collaboration with Steph Curry. Remember to Like and Subscribe!!
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Chapters
Intro 0:00:00
Show Start 0:02:40
Cam Thomas Can Carry The Nets 0:05:26
Tuff Crowd x Curry Brand 0:30:09
Norris Cole Enters Gils Arena 0:47:02
Norris Speaks on Heat Culture 1:04:04
True Definition of Heat Culture 1:11:04
Miami Wasn't Bron's 1st Choice 1:24:49
MJ's Impact on Sneakers & Hoops Culture 1:30:29
LeBron's Basketball IQ 1:42:45
Coach Spo's Incredible Coaching Abilities 1:50:23
Norris Cole's Experience Playing With The Heatles 1:56:04
Norris Cole on Lob to LeBron over Jason Terry 1:59:54
Norris Cole on Wemby 2:09:33
Better Hightop - BJ or Norris Cole 2:12:19
MostlyFans 2:15:24

[@ChrisJoestarr]

I really liked Norris vibes he’s not lying or pretending to be something else he’s telling stuff as he saw it without putting extra shit behind it

[@YaboyLuisx]

Thanks Mr obvious

[@JOCERTIFIED777]

He better tho 😂

[@Geassed1st]

Norris Cole needs to be a regular he fits the vibe

[@Izzeymoney]

I second this!

[@LILTRENTMUSIK]

Hell nah

[@Shontaneous]

On god. More post 2010s players preferably guards for me😅

[@prodbydevv]

Facts but ion kno if dey all kno him dat well

[@randleman1116]

I'd trade him for BJen

[@domlamont5317]

Cole giving inside on them Heat Days this episode was Amazing🔥🔥🔥

[@marlonhughes6354]

Norris Cole should pull up more. Good stories, insight and historical knowledge of the NBA. Great guest

[@PatBlackJR]

I think we should add Cole to the starting lineup and move Mcant's to the bench. Cole had a very mature way of checking Gil without trying to defame his character or insult his intelligence. Respect!

[@Gr0ot]

Nah. MCant makes the Arena what it is. Y’all stay trying to add more to what doesn’t needed to be added. He was a guest for a reason. Too much hands in one pot is never good.

[@tecoroy1205]

L take

[@charlesbates3788]

McCants talk to much.. Think he knows everything

[@PatBlackJR]

@@Gr0ot the 2016 Warriors were great on their own but when they added KD they became unstoppable. My point is that just because something is great doesn't mean it can't be improved. I never said to fire Mcants. His minutes just gonna take a hit.

[@D_-zj4nz]

Naw i do agree about cole coming on but they can replace brandon jennings maccant is entertaining id like maccant, gil and cole

[@rashaads3045]

Real basketball talk . That’s why I love this show . These regular media dudes just speculate about everything , it’s refreshing to hear from locker room guys

[@shinsukecorbin425]

A bunch of trash sitting around..These dudes be talking like they HOFs lol

[@user-gc1wj8tt2p]

clippers the best offense ever with harden. yeah

[@kennethstone4590]

I feel you but Stephen a on basketball still gotta be heard

[@djproject1820]

Agreed. More guests like Cole who share what goes on in an organization would be cool.

[@khamikhoward5962]

very inspired by brandon’s journey n what he’s doing showing love to a place that kept him grounded n gave him a solid foundation‼️

[@escobarrizzay3599]

Norris Cole interview and insight was 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@terranceburrs5832]

I replaced watching shows like First Take and Undisputed with Gil's Arena. Gil's Arena is the best basketball show as well as podcast I've seen ever.

[@devontricmoore]

I knew Undisputed was going under so I left a few months before Shannon did.

[@jaxon386]

same. been locked in every episode since summer.

[@Uzi16_29]

All podcasts ran by actual former nba players clear them mainstream shows for sure 😂

[@thereal203]

Same ❤

[@josheasy6716]

Why u even watch 1st take/undisputed, yes I have but stopped years ago, I gotta question ur judgement, maybe u did it for entertainment but cmon bro there’s real ball shows & u watched nonsense smh ..

[@mathewlynch583]

Congrats BJ... Making big moves. Could tell he was getting a little emotional there talking about the journey.

[@iceek1778]

Well having your nba dreams destroyed must be painful he had a lot of potentials.

[@kingg_shuffle3513]

@@iceek1778I mean he was in the league 9 years under armor only has a basketball program because of him and he’s made major move post career everyone is has setbacks it’s how u respond he’s bounced back 10 fold

[@jaxon386]

well yeah, he shed a couple of tears on the show. 45:35:00

[@alanfortune3092]

Happy for Brandon! Always been a favorite!

[@dlgmdx]

He was a bucket for sure

[@rosly2x.]

Gill got the best pod I just realized I’ve been watching for two hours straight

[@consistencyiskey84]

This episode was dope... I love when former players pull up to the show... this is my fav basketball show right now... I would definitely love to pull up and just hear stories in person in real time

[@grip1003]

That clip y'all played for Brandon was hard af. First time I've seen it on a podcast

[@31hoops73]

One of the most prolific things I've ever heard came from Kenyon. For 15 years he was sheltered, and he didn't have to deal with people because he had people doing things for him. I can honestly relate to everything he's said. I played professional basketball overseas for 9 years...And I felt everything he said. Just playing overseas, forget the fact that K-Mart was a max / or damn near max player in the league. Thank God I'm in Taiwan, teaching ESL, volunteering at children's homes, coaching basketball and making a difference in children's lives. I do hope that Gil, K - Mart, and BJ can expand on this subject a bit more. I know too many cats that I hooped with or knew of, that are completely broke, or lost.

[@kennygsmooth83]

I see it first hand. My wife's ex husband is a complete bum and he only went D1 (his family thought he would go pro). They pampered his ass so much as a kid that he has no clue how to be a man and take care of himself yet alone his kids. It's honestly just tragic smh.

[@GoodFellah_22]

A school that teaches real "Life Skills" should be mandatory!

[@user-qd4mm2zq5u]

Norris cole was a big part of the heatles in my opinion, he was the perimeter defender for guards, he was asked to guard the likes of d rose and rondo, and never quite got the better of them but he hung in there with them dawgs

[@topristownsend67]

I love this show,I gotta watch it every single day..Gil is so knowledgeable about the game

[@thathawaiiandude787]

He aight😁 Jk. I like how he doesn’t just throw some weak azz statement out there. He’ll give his reasons. I may not always agree. But, I respect his knowledge and opinions.

[@user-gc1wj8tt2p]

@@thathawaiiandude787 clippers the best offense ever with harden. yeah

[@ItIswhatitisbrodie]

I can only listen to niggas who used to hoop anyway

[@MrRetroswag]

Bro that nigga is not knowledgeable lmao delusional. He's like shaq he was so talented he never developed iq. We can talk about agent 0 but how did his career go Ultimately.

[@esimms5101]

Yea just be careful, he’s not always trying to educate sometimes he just saying wild exaggerations but it’s part of his vibe lol

[@supersexyboy1211]

Kenyon looking at Gil crazy asl when Gil said he was putting lebron at post at 6’8 😂😂😂😂😂 bra Kenyon make da funniest faces

[@birdo9039]

Love to my dawg Brandon Jennings man , I remember just how forward thinking he was as a hooper , as a youngin it was inspiring to see him from Compton blazing his own path . Salute to Tuff Crowd !!

[@alexbevan100]

Norris Cole is a G bring him around more often

[@charliewhiteii4896]

Shout out to Brandon Jennings for blessing Rowley Park once again. I'll forever love Gardena and all the great memories growing up at that park. Sidenote. I need to be on that Jag song

[@Handle4139]

Shout to Brandon Jennings man! Shit is really inspiring. Love to see it!

[@philipperre]

Ultimate respect to Brandon man. You are truly an inspiration and congrats on Tuff Croud collab lunch! 🙌🏾

[@beabrams23]

This is the only channel I have ever turned on notifications for…. This shit like Power to me I be locked in and waiting for every episode. Love the show, love the crew!!!!

[@brandenmatthews6912]

Brandon Jennings will forever be a legend and pioneer in the hoops world

[@bryantpillow1745]

This my fav show man I been slacking on watching other sports shows and podcast cause of this lol

[@Reggie_J]

Bring Cole back imma need more heat Stories 😭🤣🤣💯

[@GiantMusic-wt2ju]

Mane the authenticity of this show is unmatched, and they still stay respectful towards everyone!🏆💯💯

[@joshuabrown6557]

This damn near my favorite show 😭

[@bt35h19]

Naw ppl loved Bron before he left. The only ppl that hated him was Laker fans because they hated the "Bron better than Kobe" talk when he was in Cleveland. I never liked Bron in Cleveland but once I seen how many ppl started hating him for leaving, I started to respect him more. 1 of my favorite players now.

[@Reggie4three]

I like how Brandon keeping it real keep saying what everybody wanna say

[@thehighbridz]

Every few minutes when Gil speaks I hear somebody AGGRESSIVELY drinking something. Sounds like a TV sound effect😂😂

[@shawn1819]

Same lol

[@AFTERTHEFUTURE.]

Aww Brandon !!! It’s good to see strong black kings in a space where they can be vulnerable man so cool and aren’t afraid

[@zappa3837]

Thank you guys for pumping out the content. Lots of other ppl sleeping.

[@jordancook20]

Shoutout Norris Cole 🔥 was at the Heat game when he dropped 20 against the Celtics his rookie year and the entire arena was going nuts in the 4th watching a rookie outshine the big 3 😂🔥 amazing moments I’ll never forget. Such a huge piece to those Miami teams

[@linellfox5413]

Isaiah Thomas was one of the first scoring point guards and facilitators back in the 80s. Because he was not just a traditional point guard. It is true that the league did not catch on to this until the 2000s

[@chrisisslick]

Tiny Archibald too who was the only person to lead the league in scoring and assists in the same year. He was actually before Thomas.

[@RonomanRpper]

Shout out to Josiah, he gon get to the bottom of this Lebron cookie incident 😂

[@chinortega3]

I think we just got to the bottom of it 😅😅

[@shaunjax]

Tough crowd gear is legit! 🔥 and looks good! Really enjoyed B Jennings story! That was great!

[@theycallmecleve]

Brandon Knight made $80mil in the league. I’ll take that for being on a couple highlight reels for life 😂

[@Razor_Burn]

Shoutout to BJ for keeping it real and representing his community wide pride! 🏆

[@chefjonathan4018]

Keep killing it, the show is fire. Cole needs to be a regular guest, and Rashad is dope as well. It would be great if you had 7 guests all at once for a special round table.

[@allfamyankee85]

Brandon congratulations brother! You are inspiration to all the youth that are working to become the best version of themselves! You are a true leader and never stop being a leader!

[@nikoenciso01]

Gil hilarious "got the new Kswiss" 😂

[@Maine_87]

Viewer feedback: When y'all show videos on the jumbo Tron can we please get a full screen view for us watching? We can't see the highlights that good how it is now. Another dope episode tho. Nomsayin?

[@cody1390]

Copyright strike be demonitized

[@Maine_87]

@@cody1390 you don't make sense. They show it just not full screen. If it's a copyright strike then it would still be. I doubt that's the issue.

[@Thereal_Loud]

respect for showing brandon's journey 🙌🏽 and for promoting the brand 💯

[@danielgrant1131]

I rock with Norris even more. His insight is amazing

[@michelangelooliver2590]

Cole’s breakdown of Lebron’s adjustment style versus the Heat’s style was brilliant and extremely insightful.

[@protectmyspirit]

Wow this was a Great and I mean Great episode . This the real "inside the NBA " show . Good job fellas 👏🏿💪🏿.

[@mrcrutchfieldii]

Congratulations B! Super tough 💪🏾 This is the best sports show out, not even close

[@jeffreylanier222]

New RESPECT LEVEL for BJ.

[@glasses4513]

I didnt recognize Norris until they showed photo with hightop fade. Archive this episode. I coulda watched for 3.5 hours.

[@JohnathanClark15]

1:13:18 “I’ma Grown ass man, I got kids.” 😂

[@darrencudjoe755]

The Insight This Show Has Given NBA Fans on what the NBA is really like is unprecedented!!!! ALL THESE SHOWS on ALL THEM NETWORKS!!! NONE OF THEM AT ALL Give Insights and Knowledge of exactly how this game works on and off the court

[@Itzmatt89]

Norris Cole definitely should be a regular

[@bobbyorr6571]

KMart, as the elder statesman, is the perfect match for these bball minds/ junkies (the agent and bj)…dope episode and a helluva guest in N. Cole…. A high bball IQ and overall solid character….. salute to the rise of this platform 💯💪🏿

[@user-xb1vx7md3v]

Love this.. these men are so much more than B-Ballers..Brando , Gill, Kenyon Curry are so much more. Thanks with Blessings 🙏🙏🙏

[@TrillVillanTrillVillan]

Shout to Brandon mane, he was always one of my fav guys when he played 🫡

[@Rjz_Kickz]

Man this da best show/pad cast out rn 🔥🔥🔥 it’s nobody that they don’t show love to s/o to Gil 💯

[@darrylsimmons1582]

That Tuff Crowd piece is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@user-mc1mu3sr9k]

This was such an awesome episode. The guesr was superb, in my opinion. Great content.

[@uncleiroh7967]

I always find myself busting freestyles to these dope beats you be playing before each show starts. Please keep em coming. They 🔥

[@Ctrade2136]

I thought I was the only one!

[@uncleiroh7967]

@@Ctrade2136 LESH GOOOO

[@JaxBiv513]

I was a freshman at Cleveland State during his senior year. I attended every home game that season and he was a joy to watch. I learned a few things from watching him as well. I hope I get to see him in Cleveland one day. Hopefully, I can hoop with or against him. I’d be honoured if I could ever meet K-Mart since he’s a former Bearcat. And I happen to be #JustAKidFromCincy.

[@TremainHaywood]

I'm watching this little mini documentary. It's so fire. I forgot where in the middle of gils arena

[@igobyneq]

That door bell took me 😂😂

[@tennesseet7388]

Yall need to get Udonis Haslem in the arena to chop it up on an episode

[@benjaminvardaman1406]

Thank you for the high top conversation!😊

[@lamontowens1276]

Top 5 podcast out right now 🤧🔥💯💯💯

[@n.Lenice]

1111 to 444 love the alignment - keep moving in faith. Congratulations Brandon!!!

[@littlebrotherinspires]

The way Kmart be looking and not saying nothing be saying a lot lolol 😂😂😂 if the eyes could talk boy

[@mr.chocolaterobot]

NORRIS COLE IS A BONA FIDE WINNER....GOTTA HAVE HIM AS A SPOT GUEST ON FUTURE EPISODES...WE NEED THAT BASKETBALL TALK WE SEE FROM HIM....GET HOMIE THAT COACHING JOB.... GIL'S ARENA IS THE DESTINATION TO TALK REAL BASKETBALL...AND LET THESE TEAMS BRING SOME OF THE VETS FROM THE SHOW ON THEY SQUAD....✌🏾👑🤑🌏💰💐

[@monikermoney3635]

Keyon whole energy changed when norris came 💀 he don’t want nobody sitting by him

[@pradagokrazy1698]

Add him to the show bro be knowing what he talking bout I love the vibe he bring 💯💯💯

[@kingshaq1761]

Bro norris cole was my guy on yhe heat man hope he can stay on this pod he always seem cool 🙏🏽💯

[@lamarbrown438]

Made me cry Brandon keep doing yo Thang definitely tapping in to your brand need some frfr

[@luvisobsolete]

The looks Kenyon was giving Cole was crazy

[@TwntyUp]

kenyon wanna talk so bad he don’t know what to do

[@TopsideJah]

Def peep was disturbing me

[@markmonge7947]

Kenyon i love you bro. As fan boy as it is you acknowledged me on Rt 17N back in the arguably best Nets days ever. I was driving next to you and fan boyed out and you had the decency to wave back. Much love

[@jordanned3075]

Best pod. Only ones keep it a Buck..

[@Dukefan107]

I fw Gil’s Arena for sure , the heated discussions are top tier

[@marcdalmeida7970]

So refreshing to see BJ in another light. Shoutout to the Blue Light Special for letting him know it’s alright to be vulnerable.

[@dearonwortham3423]

Norris Cole! Dayton ,Ohio in the house! Proud of you bruh! # Gemcity

[@shallojalloh]

The "Norris Speaks on Heat Culture" par of the pod, starting at 1:05:36 When they are speaking on the Bron hate. Prior to Miami, the media loved Bron but the fans (outside of Ohio) hated'em. After Bron made the decision to go to Miami, the media turned on'em and hated'em too. And it was a snowball from there, the media's hate for Bron gave cover for the fans (outside of the team he was son) to hate'em even more

[@Prototype3710]

This show is becoming a must watch. I didn't see that coming. BJ was awesome. Cole was articulate and insightful. The vibe was entertaining. It was nice to not have to deal with McCants takes on everything. Always with the off beat comments or agenda.

[@Pistons2024]

Seeing Brandon Jennings go down In Milwaukee with that ACL was devastating for me to see, he’s was playing so damn good

[@thestylemind4922]

The injury was when he was with Detroit and it was his Achilles. He was playing at an All-Star level before that.

[@therealtay614]

Great episode man

[@supersexyboy1211]

We need more Norris Cole especially since he live down street lol

[@Demik.]

So, technically gil is a generational talent, I'm 35 years old and watched NBA heavy since '98 he was in fact that

[@shinsukecorbin425]

Gil was not a generational talent please stop😭😭

[@jalenkyle93]

@@shinsukecorbin425boy was well on his way to the hall of fame if not for injuries your crazy

[@jermainereese6848]

N off court issue that we’re self inflicted

[@isaiahm9559]

Gil would definitely average 30-33 ppg today

[@richardhouser3180]

Gil should release a "Gil's Arena Soundtrack"...multiple streams of $$$...keep it coming

[@gallethies25]

I agree...His intro from last season was 🔥🔥 FIRE🔥🔥

[@qjordan3650]

Great interview

[@littlebrotherinspires]

Dope episode 💯🙌🏿💯

[@ventotv3654]

Need to bring Norris Cole on more often !!!!

[@ATCM914]

LeBron was a free agent when he decided to go to Miami. He could’ve picked any team in the league at that time and still would’ve DOMINATED. Shit, him and D.Wade were supposed to join D. Rose in Chicago.. that would’ve been crazier than what happen during the Heat years

[@Wilcoranking]

Nonsense, Wade, Anthony and LeBron were supposed to team up in Miami, Carmelo screwed it up. If they were supposed to go to Miami what stopped them?

[@n2sronnie]

@@Wilcorankingbro it has been confirmed the knicks or bulls was destinations where did lebron do his decision HE WAS IN NEW YORK we signed amare then that turned off bron

[@n2sronnie]

@@Wilcorankingbtw that house was allan houston house not “nonsense “

[@cygriffin83]

@@n2sronnielol he was in Connecticut for the decision

[@coreythomas3633]

​@@WilcorankingTHE STUPIDITY IF DWADE THOUGHT LEBRON HOW TO WIN THEY WOULD OF WON IN 2011 AND 2014. 😅😅😅😅😅😅 IN 4 YEAR LEBRON WON 2 FMVP AND 2 MVP AND 2 RINGS. LEBRON WENT TO THE FINAL IN 07. LIKE WTF ARE YA TALKING ABOUT. 😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@juancortes6940]

This was a good episode

[@MrCharlesMega]

Thank you for the insight about how lebrons Miami Heat made moves. 🔥🔥🔥 being given the actual story and not the media Narritive. Thank you GA.

[@truckinndrivin3089]

You know in the 80s and 90s we never had these conversations if a player went here nobody won’t come here they played the hand they were dealt and they made the best of it

[@dabbinhavin7568]

K-Mart smoking the gas before going live is 💪🏾

[@reef9084]

The way niggas be excited about people smoking weed is weird

[@tyronejohnsonjr4261]

@@reef9084I had to reread the comment to make sure I read that shit right 😂💀 I’m still confused on my that’s “💪🏾”

[@dabbinhavin7568]

Lol it’s K-Mart y’all two Mfers just weak sauce. #HibachiTime

[@jcchambers7896]

​@@reef9084did you hear the shit kamrt went thur from the league to his childhood even his injury let tha man enjoy his trees

[@bigjuni2102]

@@reef9084nigga you’re weird 😂. Who tf is “excited”

[@myron4178]

CLEARLY THIS IS THE BEST SHOW GOING ON KZbin OR TV

[@donDubP]

love this show

[@jayg2625]

Brandon Jennings be hating, he talks like he had a HOF career , he’s remembered for 1 game in his rookie yr 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@shamelgasby5734]

Word

[@shinsukecorbin425]

It’s the podcast effect..Most of these dudes was good for only one season and talk like they HOFs

[@Prince-233]

Then he calls Patrick Ewing Weak!! A hall of famer called weak by Brandon Jennings lmaoo

[@xxtooshiestyxx8756]

Shad should've been here so he can witness a real role player perspective 💀

[@bubugaga2106]

nah...for sure he's gonna double down said that he's the main guy etc...delusional ass

[@jourdansarpy4935]

Norris Cole is like the quintessential NBA role player. He was a first round pick but he wasn’t a lottery pick. He was sent to a good team to do a specific thing. And even though he was the man in college, he was mature enough to understand why he was there. He got a flat top and a played hard every game so that everyone would remember that dude with the flat top on the Heat who always was making the right play for the big three. Then after the success of that team he floated around the league for a bit and now he’s playing overseas and thinking about becoming a coach. If he does become a coach in the NBA, it’s just another way for guys to get into the league. You don’t always make it as a player but your basketball talent fan still get you a job in the NBA.

[@bubugaga2106]

@@jourdansarpy4935 mccants with that stupid crown would think otherwise....

[@eliporter3980]

McCants is the GOAT. Deep down in your spirit you know it's true 👑@@bubugaga2106

[@shawn1819]

💀. I cant even take dude serious wit that goofy ahh crown. Like u really gotta rock it every episode?

[@ChrisDMV301]

Cam Thomas is not the Nets best player or second best player. All Gil do is look at scoring

[@hammerking1200]

Get this dude on the show permanently!!!! He's a Star!