Stephen A. Smith breaks down Hakeem Olajuwon vs Gilbert Arenas drama

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[@ZachAAlam]

Hakeem dreamshake, footwork, and defense is unrivaled and timeless.

[@zerickmason6640]

Yes

[@PattyTheBaddy]

Out of date.

[@aironenise]

@@PattyTheBaddy it’s not out of date

[@Wcnwyatt]

Old head

[@christopherhall9348]

​@PattyTheBaddy LeBron used Hakeem to sharpen his footwork & polish his turnaround fadeaway jumpshot that he uses to this day so how is it outdated?

[@C_U_Next_Tuesday]

Why take advice from a two time champion when you can take advice from a two time felon?😂

[@tjrose9830]

🤦🏾‍♂️ Gilbert game literally changed the generation of shoot first guards at the point position. Giannis needs to learn how to shoot better and score without the ball better. So why would he learn from Hakeem when that won’t help the issue. There’s times when Giannis is on the court with both Brook Lopez and Bobby Portis so learning a better post game would literally make no sense for him.

[@C_U_Next_Tuesday]

@@tjrose9830 The only thing Gil changed was security procedures for NBA players and firearms.😂 I’m kidding, I love his game but c’mon man.

[@tjrose9830]

@@C_U_Next_Tuesday I’m simply agreeing with other NBA players who says he changed the game.

[@ajjamaal646]

​@tjrose9830 Gilbert didn't change anything in the NBA...He was a great mid-level player....He is not a top tier star...

[@tjrose9830]

@@ajjamaal646 you say this yet star players and young upcoming players say he changed the game. There’s so much evidence on his podcast and other places on the internet of players literally saying he changed the game. So are you saying you know more about basketball then these NBA players?

[@PaulJackson729]

Former NBA Finals MVP, former Defensive player of the year, 12x All Star, 9x NBA All Defense, WTF has Gilbert Arenas ever done? If I'm a young big man wanting to learn the game of Basketball, you damn right I'm picking Hakeem's brain if I'm able to.

[@usmcmikeco0651]

What has Gil ever done? how about Make it to the league and become a top 3 player before tearing up his knee!?!?! 😂😂 yall really just be fucking talking 🤡

[@PaulJackson729]

@usmcmikeco0651 Top 3 player? LMAO! His best season statistically with the Wizards was 2006 when they got bounced by the Cavs in 1st rd.

[@Vichinsky-ox8px]

​@@usmcmikeco0651 maybe top ten

[@garymayfield5995]

​@@usmcmikeco0651you'll done lost your damn mind

[@katrinachavez3533]

Only thing Gilbert is known for is bringing gats to arenas.

[@Hardcastle83]

"He blocked shots, he rebounded" mention the steals Stephen A. Hakeem was the most complete big man of all time.

[@Tuuufff]

Da dude is old his skill is outdated

[@Jeff-ck9op]

​@@Tuuuffflol players still use his moves in this generation.

[@nolimit4484]

@@Tuuuffffoot work isn’t outdated. He has the best footwork of all time.

[@stevennieto9898]

Quadruple double.

[@Joshua-qc1li]

@@Tuuufffwell Joel Embiid has the best footwork in the league currently and he is destroying defences

[@danotbob]

Gilbert wasn't even 1/3rd the player Dream was.

[@gangstagummybear3432]

dream never scored 60

[@sportswithjarretthoffman7977]

@@gangstagummybear3432Gilbert was never a number 1 overall draft pick, won two NBA championships, a league MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, led the NBA in career blocks, scored 20,000 career points need I say more?

[@WarAgeTV]

Arenas was a monster it's no reason to act like he wasn't to protect Hakeem here... Arenas didn't win rings because he played with the wizards

[@gangstagummybear3432]

@@sportswithjarretthoffman7977 That draft class in 01 was all messed up with who was first and whatnot, I mean, it was the Kwame Brown draft class lol, Hakeem darn near took as long to get a championship as Gilbert Arenas had years in the league lol, the list of players at 6'4 and shorter that have won that award is a VERY short list, there are only 2 at 6'3 that won it and a hand full of 6'4 and 6'5 players in NBA history, a center is more than likely going to win or one of the bigger players, since they get the most blocks and rebounds, hakeem played over 700 more games than GIlbert Arenas, alot of his numbers should be a WHOLE lot bigger, especially with him being the main person on his team most of his years playing; you need to say alot more, I dont understand even trying to compare a center against a guard lol.

[@needfindgfneedfindgf2283]

Lol scoring 60 in regular season game is nothing . 😂 many ppl done that

[@spongeaang98]

The fact that Hakeem was drafted ahead of MJ and it STILL was the right choice is a testament to his greatness. The most complete center ever and Gil's extraordinarily stupid opinions could make me roll my eyes out of my head.

[@richiebee1984]

SAM BOWIE WAS ALSO THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR THE BLAZERS THEY NEEDED A CENTER NOT A POINT GUARD AS THEY HAD CLYDE DREXLER. I TIRED OF THE SLANDER OF THE BLAZERS TAKING SAM BOWIE OVER MICHAEL JORDAN IT ONLY DIDN'T GO WELL BECAUSE SAM BOWIE HAD MOUNTING INJURIES LIKE GREG ODEN IN 2007!!

[@JohnSmith-sw9vq]

@@richiebee1984 In the words of Bobby Knight on "needing a center" Draft Jordan and play him at Center.

[@zenithzeitgeist7489]

​@@richiebee1984Jordan was the best prospect in 1984 but basketball establishment was mostly still obsessed with "big men".

[@KidDynamite25]

​@@zenithzeitgeist7489Hakeem was seen as the best prospect

[@y2shuproblem]

​@@zenithzeitgeist7489Hakeem was seen as the unanimous #1 pick. Even the Bulls would've picked Hakeem if they had the #1 pick.

[@brucelau2023]

Hakeem is a truly absolute legend and helluva amazing NBA player

[@smokesmitty1]

Okay FLOYD

[@marcusbutler2510]

I Love Gil but Damn he wrong 😑 Do he know who the DREAM was????

[@tomswill9189]

Hell yeah

[@paulmahsahn1766]

Man Hakeem got picked over Mj and no one bats a eye. That alone kills everything Gilbert did in his career! Not to mention the fact that Hakeem beat Kareem, and shaq, along with David Robinson, and Ewing with no allstar teammate.The man was one of the first centers with the handles to go coast to coast like Gianni’s except for he could pull up for 20 footers which is what Gianni’s has to learn. The man is top 20 in 5 major stat categories as a center. That’s insane, right along with being the only player with more than one quadruple double. What is Gilbert talking about. Ain’t no better player that he could from as a center. Gilbert was not even 1/1000th the player Hakeem was. IMO opinion Hakeem is no.7 alltime due to what he accomplished despite a lack of help for the vast part of his career. At any rate he is no lower than top 12-13. Meanwhile is Gilbert arenas top 100? Seems to me he himself should have checked in with Hakeem in the off-season!

[@MATTARISTA]

Very well said

[@js1132000]

Gilbert Arenas is just mad no one will pay him 50k to learn from him. He’s probably also jealous of Hakeem’s career.

[@NaldoR9]

Not really do you know that Gilbert trained Bronny zaire wade Bryce and a lot of the upcoming youth

[@TrelloACNF]

@@NaldoR9they’re not close to the talent Hakeem has trained. Come on bro, you have to be trolling or you know nothing about basketball.

[@NaldoR9]

@@TrelloACNF Not trolling man I’m talking about future stars that’s what Gilbert is training and some of them have the ability to be the best including his son

[@NaldoR9]

If you look at those he training every year for the last 3-4 years atleast 3-5 make it to the NBA

[@bistro25]

​@@NaldoR9, explains alot

[@josiahmitchell8594]

Gilbert is disrespectful

[@Deeznutz581]

His name Gilbert. Think about that for a minute 🤡. Not Gil- Gil-Bert

[@joaocal3934]

Gilbert is a BUM

[@Kingta17]

A loser talking about a winner is wild

[@Hibachi6.6.6]

Gil is hilarious

[@xpact83]

He has a delusion that if he played in 80's and 90's he would be the jordan

[@neworleans018]

I respect Gilbert's game as a player . But man you cannot disrespect the dream . His footwork is Kobe and MJ combined as a CENTER

[@Wcnwyatt]

No workout worth 50k

[@DeTAYL.]

💯💯💯

[@neworleans018]

@@Wcnwyatt NBA players doe . They got it

[@JAWrightonline]

@@Wcnwyatt What's 50K to Giannis?

[@Minolla]

​@WyattCobb-dv3fc Players spend that on a night out in the club, so why not pay that money to invest in yourself. And you're getting worked out by the most skilled center.

[@iAmEdwinHamilton]

Hakeem was crossing over centers in 1993 😂… face them up from 17 feet, and cross them over…IN THE EARLY 90s!!

[@TheTroyTate]

Michael Jordan record against Olajuwon was 10 - 13

[@WarriorVinyard]

Olajuwon would have 0 rings if Jordan didn't temporarily retire

[@jlobiafra]

​@@WarriorVinyardin a court of law that would be ruled "speculation". Deal with facts and yes Hakeem had a winning record against Jordan

[@dawdle525]

@@WarriorVinyardthat’s a good possibility. But Jordan was mentally tired after 1993 like he said in the documentary. While I think the bulls is a better team, to say that is just unnecessarily disrespecting the dream. The dream never did anything or said anything disrespectful (unlike Lechoke), so he does not deserve to be disrespected like this.

[@WarriorVinyard]

@@jlobiafrayeah, in the regular season, as if there is any significance. Jordan was possibly playing with his eyes closed in those games. Olajuwon never even came close to the finals while Jordan played.

[@jlobiafra]

@@WarriorVinyard obviously you don't know much because Hakeem reached the finals in 86 his second year destroying kareem and showtime lakers 4-1 and then giving the bird led celtics a run for their money.. While Jordan got swept by those same celtics in the first round that year. Now go back and learn your history kid

[@kennethhenders]

Prime Hakeem was unstoppable.

[@Bruss813]

Vs who?

[@deshawndodd7883]

​@@Bruss813SHAQ DUMMY

[@antj2k1]

I wouldn't take any center over him

[@adrianchandler7853]

@@Bruss813Vs everyone!

[@dinkyb2000]

absolutely

[@TheCyclesport]

Stephen A. is 100% right here. Gil complained about someone charging money when he got mega money charging teams for not playing at all at the end of his career. At least The Dream is working hard for the money.

[@RomeoBachatero]

Gil don't even play that position as a big man..should just shut his trap

[@rawhyde6409]

Preach!!!!

[@TheRulerRoderickSutton]

If Gilbert doesn’t like Hakeem’s play style, then he should hate Dirk, Jokic, Embiid and The like, because they all have a diluted version of Hakeem’s game - it is not outdated. Hakeem was AHEAD of his time. 😮

[@Earl_TheSquirrel]

Gil is a 🤡

[@tonylouis6072]

Gilbert is going crazy on this. Hakeem is one of the dozen greatest players to ever lace up sneakers

[@wajhikhawaja6225]

I think this just sums up Gilbert's career and attitude. All the greats who wanted to be better have gone to the dream since he retired. Gilbert got paid once after a few good seasons with the wizards and basically quit after that, and this is how he continues to carry himself. He also thinks Giannis isnt worthy of his praise because of his unorthodox play. Sorry Gil, Giannis might not be Rucker Park material but he's MVP and Champion material, and those guys continue to improve their games after their first payday and championship. Your podcast should be PG-13, but nobody OVER the age of 13 should listen to it.

[@_viewsfromthed]

Hakeem is one of those dudes that universally no one talks bad about. Gilbert needs to sit down on this one.

[@lgdry90]

Kobe is missed for ♾️ amount of reason. He’s definitely missed and NEEDED in times like this. He was the best in his generation and his voice is missing from this podcast era.

[@ipaporod]

Not being disrespectful or anything but since I have never been a Kobe Bryant fan I rather listen to what Barkley, Johnson and Byrd might have to say!

[@lgdry90]

@@ipaporod and that’s fair.. but I’m hearing a lot of players from his era- VC, Tracy, Arenas, Ryan Hollins etc, talking. Don’t know if you ever saw Kobe on First Take, w Sas/Max? If not check it out. The man was a brilliant mind.

[@IR-jw3rl]

@@ipaporod Perhaps I'm reaching, but since you spelled "Bird" wrong and referred to Magic Johnson (I'm assuming) as "Johnson", it seems you may be an imposter.

[@johnnybravo6755]

"He was the best in his generation."....that's datable 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Me3ks89]

@@johnnybravo6755Debatable?! Lol

[@JoseGuzman-ne3pk]

Bro if Giannis workout with Hakeem he definitely going to get his third MVP and second DPOY.

[@BallIsLife353332]

Doubt it. Let’s address defense first that has never been an issue for him around the paint and there’s no principles anyone can share that he doesn’t already know however he is a ok defender at best on the perimeter as he still bites on the simplest of moves at this point in his career and if he’s switched onto an explosive or crafty guard it’s chicken for that guard. 90% of defense comes down to effort and intangibles without these 2 iq only goes so far as an on ball. Offensively say he learns and utilizes some of Hakeem’s post work arsenal he still can’t shoot to maximize what he’s learned. Defensively when teams stop him in the open court they do a fairly good job(depending on personnel) on stopping his isolation buckets in the half court sets(exception of 2nd chances, off ball actions, pnr which doesn’t really implement what it is Hakeem is offering. As for shooting at this point in his career and with how bad his mechanics are there’s a minimal amount of improvement he’d obtain even if he solely prioritized that in his off season. So when it comes to short corner, mid or high post his repertoire is hindered by him not being a good shooter, this would be what the defender would want to force him into opposed to him being within 5-8 feet of the bucket and bully his way to the him or just do a hook or drop step

[@zaymoney252]

That’s what I heard trust me with Jokic getting all this attention Ginnis in the middle of his prime goin out like he did last year he’s goin to b unstoppable this year my opinion

[@StrictlyG4ten]

​@BallIsLife353332 he does need help with footwork and attention to small detail.. . This is why basketball is doomed 😂😂😂If he's not the beat ever yet, he has room to improve

[@BallIsLife353332]

@@StrictlyG4ten I know and hear you g I was focusing on the finished product as footwork ain’t going to help him make 15+ footers. And yeah he has room to improve yet it’s evident each off season what he absolutely doesn’t work on. His inability to hit free throws last playoffs sent the heat on the path to the finals and guess what he still out here air balling key free throws

[@StrictlyG4ten]

@@BallIsLife353332 Respect

[@johngordon3406]

Why are you letting Arenas off the hook for his ridiculous comment. More time was spent talking about Giannis than the stupidity of what Arenas said: it was almost like you did no want to offend him. He should be offened , this is just another in a long line of silly statements!

[@denk664]

It isn't surprising because he doesn't want any Gil's smoke. His podcast is way more successful than SaS podcast. In fact I've seen some episodes of Gil's Arena and they openly mock SaS. Former player got no respect for SaS.

[@chrisowens1325]

Thank you. Tired of this “new media” just making outlandish dumbass comments for clicks. Gilbert Arenas is just another one of many who put up good numbers on bad teams. I can’t take a player like him taking shots at a champion and all time great seriously

[@comie7244]

If the man won 2 rings with those moves and got all those other titles, then im sure its safe to say that those moves are good

[@penkima4923]

And, Kevin McHale won three rings. Most of the moves Hakeem used, were originally McHale's moves.

[@Nocoslim]

Game has also changed significantly

[@xaevius5319]

@@Nocoslim so? did they ban footwork in the nba?

[@Turk_2023]

I remember how much Lebron improved when he did Hakeems training in that lock out season in Miami. Thats when he added the turnaround fadeaway to his arsenal and then went to 7 straight finals

[@sergiola310]

Hakeem is amazing... nobody can get in his head . Respect

[@penkima4923]

In his time, opposing players got into Hakeem's head all the time. Hakeem kept elbowing them in the face, and the refs tried to keep looking the other way, because Hakeem was a protected, yet childish, superstar.

[@jessesalinas8534]

@@penkima4923notice how you had to like your own comment while he has 90 likes. lol shows how wrong you are. 😂

[@penkima4923]

@@jessesalinas8534 My comment isn't likeable, because it's a harsh truth. You laugh at your own comment, because it's laughable.

[@jessesalinas8534]

@@penkima4923 yeah cope harder. Your tears are tasty! 😂

[@sergiomacias387]

The things I hear from media is ridiculous. Arenas said sky hook? Means he doesn’t know anything about Hakeem’s game. His game was pure fitness with footwork never seen before on a big man and skills off the charts not to mention the unstoppable fade aways. Hakeem was a great midrange and free throw shooter. Stephen A is absolutely wrong they need Giannis to finess his game not to just shoot jumpers.

[@nakialee8436]

The best scores are still killing people in post and mid-range in the playoffs for a reason too. Aside from the warriors, they are the only team that can live and die by the three ball. Giannis learning the post more makes the bucks more dangerous in playoff time

[@sergiomacias387]

@@nakialee8436 agree the midrange shot is the best option to close out ganes

[@blocc316]

Gilbert is 41 years old he know damn well how Hakeem played ... anyone 38 and up can remember 😅

[@Dipset415]

Hakeem was a center version of MJ

[@marklopez-bj7so]

That alone made Gilbert a dumb @sshole. Hakeem didnt sky hook. He had a repertoire of up and under, jump hook, spin move, fade away, 10 to 15 feet perimeter game and the iconic dream shake. Plus, he is at least 75% ft shooter.

[@ryanandtheworld]

Giannis, Why would you listen to Gilbert Arenas? The guy that would rather get paid than win rings. Disrepecting Hakeem like that, the confidence from this kid🤦🏽‍♂️

[@InvestBetter.]

I think Giannis' mindset is it would be easier for him to learn how to work the post than to shoot 3s or the mid-range. I think this is his way of saying he wants to improve, and he thinks this is his best chance. I guess by default, through just size and effort, he is the best player in the game right now, and still trying to get better. he has a lot of room for improvement. I hope he reaches his goals.

[@Ben2bwild]

The irony is that Gil himself said Giannis needs to work on his game. Getting a mid post game and footwork would help Giannis' game

[@HarvardArchaeology]

Shaq would charge a dollar for that knowledge. African rip-off artist like akon.

[@Robani03]

@@HarvardArchaeology😭😭😭

[@stopsign4111]

Best in what league?? And can’t shoot?….why we just throw best in the league to any and everybody

[@kofig8357]

he's that good @@stopsign4111

[@katrinachavez3533]

Hakeem was an Elm Street type nightmare in foes dreams. My #1 big of all-time. He brought the havoc like Prodigy on a Mobb Deep beat and his footwork was nasty as Shaq's feet.

[@george1654]

I teared up, when Stephen, said "the late great Kobe Bryant". Still can't believe he passed away.

[@International-BlackMan]

For real! It still feels unreal.

[@LegioIII.]

I don't play basketball and I'm sure Gilbert was good in the NBA but come on now clowning Hakeem smh 🤦🏾‍♂️ Anyone would rather train with Hakeem than with Gilbert thats just a fact.

[@tjrose9830]

That’s not facts whatsoever, they have two different skill sets for different eras. You’re using someone name to judge on how their game would reflect in training. Gilbert was literally dame Lillard/ Steph curry before those two. Gilbert would literally help players shoot, ball handle, shoot off dribble, make contested layups and move without the ball on the perimeter. Hakeem can’t teach that, Hakeem can teach footwork and defensive positioning around the post but that’s it. Hakeem can’t teach pick n pop, screen down, high post point defense no he can’t. He can judge it based off his eyes but he can’t personally say he’s an expert at it when his era didn’t use these tactics.

[@tjrose9830]

Please research before speaking on basketball.

[@LegioIII.]

​@@tjrose9830 Kobe Bryant and LeBron James trained with Hakeem. You go research why they trained with Hakeem. I can speak on basketball whenever I feel like it..sound crazy sayin that

[@tjrose9830]

@@LegioIII. You’re using Kobe and Lebron who both had different team compared to what Giannis has and plays differently due to height and build. Kobe had to learn the post game because he came into the league as a defender with great athleticism. The post game gave him an edge on his opponent to score from an impossible to defend angle. Kobe also wanted to improve every aspect that Jordan was good at so that also gave him the edge to learn the post and learn from Hakeem. Lebron learn from Hakeem because quite jones Lebron forgot how he used to score his first two years in the league. The post game was an option for Lebron to get an easier basket against teams who would intentionally foul him from driving the ball. However everyone with a brain knows that Lebron biggest gain offensively was his confidence and his work ethic to learn how to shoot the ball. This open up his passing ability because it made defenders have to guard up on him. Giannis don’t need to nor would improve with a post game because the problem with Giannis game is his inability to shoot the ball and score without the basketball.

[@tjrose9830]

@@LegioIII. you can’t speak on basketball because you clearly don’t even know why they did need to work on certain things. You simply use big names and think you’re opinion is right or useful. Just stop speaking on basketball for everyone because one day you’re opinion will lead someone astray. You simply sound like a casual.

[@dalton7726]

hakeem is like that sensei who garners the ultimate respect even if he isn't discussed too much. ask any NBA legend that played against him, the way they talk about Hakeem is unbelievable. you go to Hakeem if you want to learn how to play in the post.

[@kingshabazz1310]

Im pretty sure NBA players can afford 50k outta their multi million dollar contracts. Wtf Gilbert expect a league discount?

[@cookinwitp0ppin331]

“I hit him with lateral movement” 😂😂😂😂

[@jaydee2620]

If Dream was in the game rn with the same exact game, his team and the opposing team would have to completely change game plans. The offense would run thru his threat on the block and the defense couldn’t just leave their big man alone on the block with him so they would have to adjust as well. There is no one in the game rn with that level of post dominance.

[@Ben2bwild]

Embiid and Jokic play a lot in the post especially Embiid who uses lots of Dream's moves

[@DadBot-_-]

No the game evolved sorry

[@Ben2bwild]

@Yourmomss you clearly don't watch basketball. The best players in the nba still cooking with post moves especially in the playoffs. Guys like Embiid, Jokic, AD, KD, Sengun, Luka, Kawhi, SGA still cook with low post moves and footwork. Literally no one can guard Jokic and Embiid 1v1 in the post. Hakeem would absolutely destroy these modern centers

[@DadBot-_-]

@@Ben2bwild no u clearly don't UNDERSTAND basketball ..all the moves hakeem was doing ..the players u named have brought them to a new level hence the game has evolved smh 🤦‍♂️ he would get thrashed

[@DadBot-_-]

@@Ben2bwild but as usual u casuals have to have voice

[@shoobie15]

Everytime Gilbert Arenas talks about basketball it makes more and more sense why he couldn’t be Star long in the NBA Former Greats always Respected the ones before them

[@dennishagan1417]

When M.J. was ask if he was to start a team, who would he choose first, he didn't say him, he didn't say Magic, Bird, Shaq, hell, he didn' even say The Doc, for you young cat, that Dr. J, he said I would pick The Dream, and, some one ask him about Gilbert Areanas, M.J. said WHO, WHO IN THE F--K IS THAT?

[@haroldedwards4543]

Jordan told Houston's Chronicles Blindbury that he was glad the Rockets & Hakeem couldn't make it out of the West because they had no answer for that monster.

[@onthe80omw]

these players making 200 million.. hakeem is not out of bounds, matter of fact thats a deal! lessons and training from an absolute hall of famer. im a big fan of agent zero but this take was crazy. in the words of SAS, he should be drug tested!

[@doubleeph8920]

Hakeem himself is worth more than $300m, very few NBA players are richer than him.

[@owensmithtv]

Don’t forget Olajuwon was also the only player JORDAN feared.

[@melanatedgod5337]

​@user-ky8nd2rz4fI wouldn't say feared either, but he damn sure respected the hell outta him.

[@haroldedwards4543]

He told the Houston Chronicles Blindbury that he was glad he and the Rockets couldn't get out of the West because they had no answer for that monster

[@fongbrandon]

The modern big man game would be perfect for Hakeem. Imagine Giannis with The dream shake or his footwork or even his midrange game.

[@GeecheeSean]

😂 how? Hiw many big man in the league play with back to the basket. The three best big man in the league are shooting 3s. Hell Jokic is a point center sometimes. Hakeem legend but the moves are outdated

[@penkima4923]

@@GeecheeSean Jokic plays back to basket. And, Giannis.

[@duantay5]

@@GeecheeSeanHakeem rarely played his back towards the basket 😂

[@GeecheeSean]

@@duantay5 😂😂😂 you can't be serious.

[@lazarperic4525]

​@@GeecheeSeancuh Jokic literally every game in a post cooking with his fakes and footwork xD

[@rs3950]

Wonder if he can say those things in front of Hakeem.

[@elai3147]

depends whether gil has his gun

[@rs3950]

@@elai3147 Borrowed courage. 😆

[@markanderson9066]

Gil is NUTS!!!! Dream was like that and would be in any ERA!!!!!!

[@jimdino77]

People don’t remember, Lebron trained with Hakeem after 2011. That’s when he developed a post game and couldn’t be stopped

[@princellasmith7562]

I agree that Dwight Howard would be good for the Golden State Warriors. They need his size and defense. He doesn't demand the ball on offense, and he will mainly get his points from offensive rebounds and put backs. I think they really need them, and they would be smart to sign him.

[@adrianchandler7853]

I totally agree! Way better idea than them signing CP3!

[@saldoug7467]

The lakers should sigh Dwight !! If we had Dw…we might have beat the Nuggets , just like the bubble.. Dwights D against the joker was critical in the bubble ..smart move by the dubbs

[@richardrojas5796]

Thank you Stephen . He apparently has him confused with Kareem. I like agent 0 but he doesn’t know this guy very well . The real Nigerian Nightmare is from the same tribe from Nigeria (not relatives)as The Freak .And he’s worth over 300 million & guess what else !?? He can shoot 3’s as well we all know at that era the toughest roughest era ever in the NBA you would get benched if you shot a 3 so you rarely ever saw him take one. They renamed DPOTY to none other than Olajuwon award. He is all-time leader in blocks and people say that Jordan wasn’t there for that 2nd championship run by Houston but it’s not a true , he was there and avg more ppg that playoffs than his 3 peat days , they just had no answer for Shaquille, Penny and Co. & the bulls just got beat . And Dream proved his dominance by sweeping Shaq. Tim Duncan!!!!!! Lmao

[@cameronfowler2670]

Agreed brother

[@juano9833]

There’s a reason why Gil’s career ended sooner than expected… his mentality.

[@jaerock3908]

HAKEEM IS A LEGEND

[@damirmclean5501]

Giannis with Hakeem footwork would be insane

[@user-zb1zp7nv5k]

Why are you talking about Giannis like he’s a horrible player??? You should be talking about how much stupidity Gilbert Arenas really is! Giannis don’t get the love he deserves because he’s not a drama queen, thug, brother, off court dramas, etc. He’s a family man that plays the game at a high level night in and night out. Sad Giannis can’t get the love he deserve over some of these clowns in the NBA.

[@Doggfather4343]

Like who?

[@jefferycook859]

Hakeem is an absolute beast!!! He could beat you on offense and defense!!!

[@XavierAxelrod]

this is why Arenas won't get hired in the NBA.. coaching or management.

[@njldst2007]

Hakeem was so good he had moves that were named for him, and Gil says 'skyhook'??

[@nosmoke6556]

Since working out with Hakeem, LeBron and Kobe started having their best years. Yea, the game has changed but there’s no denying Hakeem’s footwork and post game. LeBron, as he’s being getting older goes into the post more now than ever. Posting up can slow the game down when needed, mix that in with Brons strength, iq, and passing out the post.. players don’t go to the post much but it adds a different dimension to your team

[@AyeYo_Q]

His footwork is all time. Is it 50k worthy? When you say the names he trained already. Yes. His resume demands that.

[@abrahamkirksey3884]

Nobody should ever listen to Gilbert like nobody Period

[@MicrowaveWalrus]

That was the funniest segment I've ever seen Gil film, and I've seen him do a LOT of hilarious segments... but as soon as you showed his face for a few seconds here I bust out laughing... you should have shown him doing his Giannis impressions rofl

[@Martin-jc3un]

Giannis does not need a perimeter shot, he needs a midsize shot and to develop a touch around the basket. Everybody jacking up 3's is becoming absurd!

[@bangladeshirealtor]

that’s what he means by perimeter shot ….a mid range game

[@Mark-oe1df]

I've been saying for year Giannis needs to polish his game. The running and dunking is only going to work for so long

[@BallIsLife353332]

You may call it absurd but it’s a simple math equation and provides teams far more versatility and opportunities offensively with their sets and actions

[@luurchify]

Gil has no clue to the point he credited Hakeem with the sky hook 🤣

[@george1654]

Top 5 All Time: 1. Magic 2. Jordan 3. Kobe 4. Duncan 5. Hakeem

[@DadBot-_-]

Lmao you must be drunk

[@manperm7760]

Amare Stoudemire worked with Hakeem after he injured his knee and became a better back to the basket player. Seems like all those players had in common including Kobe that they were more slashers then back to basket players. Later in their respective careers Kobe, Anthony, Amare they were all back to the basket players, posting up. Giannis plays a lot like Amare did before his injuries. I think it's a good idea. Gilbert is funny though

[@oloxyea]

What’s disrespectful is giannis thinking spending a few days with hakeem will make him a post player.

[@badgerstorm2188]

How tf is that disrespectful? He’s trying to learn shit from Hakeem, he’s not gonna magically be a master of the dream shake after a short workout.

[@minuii]

At leasr willing to be a student to learn no ego, but americans have big ego

[@Bullroarer1750]

Everyone talks about how Kobe mirrored MJ, but when I watch Kobe, I see the beautiful foot work, and endless endless counters of alojuwan. To me, Kobe was what hakeem would have been as a guard.

[@zebulon2607]

Hakeem was the most skilled two way Big man ever

[@rasgaming9386]

What is the bigger waste of money, paying hakeem $50k for a one week private training or the memphis grizzlies paying Gilbert arenas $20m in 2011-12 season and played for just 23 games and averaging around 4ppg?

[@cj10211982]

DREAM IS TOP 5 GREATEST PLAYER ALL TIME

[@dickhardpicard]

Fuk no😂

[@van2.060]

Love Dream but not top 5 to me top 10 easily if we’re talking pure game and skills

[@laugh-cry-n-think_]

Top 15

[@OMAR-vk9pi]

Not even top 10 bud

[@christopherbelizaire4259]

Yall trippin, he might not be top 5. But he's definitely up there. Hakeem, Wilt, KD, Kobe, & Steph. No one could beat that starting 5 right there BTW

[@LBDaGreat1-si3jt]

Still till this day nobody moves like Hakeem. Ask Shaq.

[@rock_oclock]

Hakeem's footwork was something else. Giannis's game would benefit a lot from working out with him.

[@coryr94]

Kobe trained with Hakeem Lebron trained with Hakeem Nobody trained with gilbert

[@naturalfitness23]

This dude just said all you got to do is back up to guard Giannis 😂

[@denk664]

Since when SaS has any decent sports takes? This dude is clueless. He got no respect from other analysts or former players. They all openly mock him. He's just a grifter trying to be a late night host. He already said it.

[@haroldozaeta3614]

Well said ❤️

[@dre_withwithout]

Gilbert is one of the NBA players of all time. He makes great content because he was a dope player for a bit until his gun and injuries caught up to him. He is a polarizing figure so stuff like this is what keeps people like Stephen A. Smith around and Gilbert as well.. agents of chaos 😂

[@MrMcfly6]

Greatest of WHAT??? Man stop, Arenas was nice but chill out 😂

[@dre_withwithout]

@@MrMcfly6 you clearly can’t read. Your comprehension was clouded by your urge to write ✍️ something .. kudos to you 😂.. The first line is a sarcastic statement that doesn’t even have “greatest” in it. Again, reading comprehension is something you should look into fam.

[@MrMcfly6]

@@dre_withwithout nah I tried to give you the benefit of the doubt, because anybody with sense know one of the nba players of all time makes no effing sense bro 😂 Lol you shoulda just edited that bull💩 instead getting defensive like you did. But You right tho, that’s my bad for assuming you were trying to make a coherent sentence. I damn sure can’t read jibberish

[@dre_withwithout]

@@MrMcfly6 I didn’t get offended.. “greatest” isn’t in the line that’s the point. You still clearly can’t read and comprehend play on words. It’s ok if reading comprehension isn’t your forte. Enough apps exist that you can get the help you so desperately need.

[@Leonard_Wilson]

It wasn’t obvious sarcasm.

[@ahleebobba]

“He ced dat? Dats funny. I am an all time great. Gilbert, he is an all time what if. We are not on the same level.” -Hakeem’s response

[@MRBBALLMAN10]

Hakeem’s fundamentals are profound, even outside of the post. His Footwork translates to all areas on the court. Not just the post. Gil is wrong here.

[@corykhan-pp8wg]

I'll stand up for my city of Houston.. Hakeem will be remembered as he has been when people already don't remember Gil Arenas

[@mendez84]

How do you know he is not working on his perimeter shot? That doesn’t stop him from working out with Hakeem for a few days! 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@OedipusSimplex]

Hakeem is one of the best 5 players ever. Better than even Kobe.

[@_Some_Guy_]

Gilbert should not be criticising Giannis for spending 50k to improve his game by learning from one of the all time greats. The way he talks it sound like Gilbert is spending 50k on drugs to smoke.

[@blackgeekfandom]

Peak Olajuwon, from 1993 to 1995, beat three centers from the Top 75 all-time list in the playoffs (Shaq, Robinson, and Ewing).

[@rob-iz3be]

if giannis starts posting up, he won't need a perimeter shot

[@MyConfession__]

Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.

[@JudgeDredd_]

Bruh. The title is hilarious. Gilbert could never. Stop it.

[@haroldozaeta3614]

Hakeem footwork was the best of all times 👊🏼❤️👍🏼👏🏼🤷🏽‍♂️

[@lilstewkjsks]

Imagine Giannis with some of Hakeem post moves and face ups, WOOOOOOOOOOWEEE!!!! But also him worrying on that shot too DAMM DAMM DAMM THAT'S UNSTOPPABLE because Gilbert, HAKEEM HAD ALL OF THAT. THAT'S WHY NOBODY COULD STOP HIM

[@DavidRodriguez-ty8nq]

If Hakeem played in New York, LA, or Boston, he’d be regarded as the greatest center ever. Shaq is the most dominant, but Hakeem is the most complete, skillful center of all time.

[@RaisedrightEnt]

Preach,SAS.

[@straitbeats]

Gilbert is a student of Stephen A/ skip bayless school of talking head media. He’s doing what he’s been taught for years and now Stephen A is reacting to content. They love this. This is how they make money.

[@54rocx24]

All he’s saying is that you can’t go for 7 days and learn FOOTWORK and the skill set of Hakeem in 7 days. Charging 50k for 7 days is crazy.

[@JohnSmith-nm4zd]

Hakeem Olajuwon has the best post moves in NBA history Hakeem Olajuwon is the most skilled center in NBA history Hakeem Olajuwon is the greatest shot blocker in NBA history Hakeem Olajuwon is the greatest defensive player in NBA history

[@stemulatedstudents]

Hakeem was better than Shaq...he aint up there with him..he's above him

[@LurnWell]

Olajuwan changed Lebron's entire game. Taught Lebron how to post up more instead of just rushing or popping from the 3.

[@ryanr20091]

yeah and that was over a decade ago the game is different the bigs approach to the game is different as well as perimeter players. lebron and Kobe came from different eras where post play was more emphasized.

[@elliotness11]

Even if Hakeem was charging a million dollars, which he should, why is Arenas counting Dream’s money? Arenas can’t even tie Hakeem’s shoe laces 🤦

[@southparkpornking]

It's not even a versus Olajuwon out here in Houston chilling

[@danridgehenry3708]

Generational teachings...bigger than basketball#priceless

[@IvanDjuric300]

When the game slows down in the playoffs. It’s the post that comes to the rescue. Giannis you go to Hakeem and you learn man. That’s it.

[@HEXtoshi369]

don't forget Hakeem's Quadruple/Double of only 4 players ever Olajuwon achieved his rare feat with 18 points, 16 rebounds, 11 blocks and 10 assist! He Was beast MODE, Gil is trippn

[@jessesalinas8534]

Hakeem = 26,946 pts Arenas = 11,402 pts Hakeem = 13,747 rebounds Arenas = 2,168 rebounds Hakeem = 3,830 Blocks Arenas = lol Hakeem = 2x Champion Arenas = lol Hakeem = 2x Finals MVP Arenas = lol Hakeem = Season MVP Arenas = lol Hakeem = 2x Defensive Player of Year Arenas = lol Hakeem = 2 Jerseys retired Arenas = Nobody cares No Comparison. 😂

[@trueliberty4537]

Exactly!!!!!!!!!!

[@TexasRo]

If it wasn’t for players like Hakeem from the 80s and 90s Gilbert Arena doesn’t earn half of what we earned in the league. Arena needs to recognize greatness.

[@trevorredd3239]

So they can spend 2,3,or 400 thousand on cars and jewelry but not spend a little bit on their game. Man please

[@fentonesproductions]

💯

[@flabi20]

I literally model my game after Hakeem. When I post up, pump fake, and make the taller defender hop up and hit them with the left handed lay up makes the sidelines go oooooooooooo. I spun off someone and drop stepped on someone one time. Left him in the dust. I thank Hakeem. Jordan. And Kobe. And Tim Duncan

[@ajwaddanwarr3409]

This is what I hate about modern social media era of NBA, like how the fk are you putting a legend like Hakeem in the same sentence as Gilbert??