About this episode
Gil's Arena Reacts To An INSANE Final Day Of The NBA Season as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew return to Gil's Arena and react to one of the crazy ending of the 2024-25 NBA Season. They kick off the show by breaking down Game 7 of The NBA Finals where the OKC Thunder proved why they were the best team in the NBA all season and sealed their legacies with an NBA Championship over the Indiana Pacers. They discuss what this incredible season capped off by an NBA Finals MVP means for Shai Gilgeous Alexander and debate if this incredibly young Thunder team gave birth to the next NBA dynasty with their championship win. They then react to the most heartbreaking news from the night as Tyrese Haliburton's improbable run through the NBA Playoffs was cut short due to an Achillies injury that sunk the Pacers chances early on in this game. They discuss what's next for the Pacers as they must try and get back to the Finals without their superstar point guard next season and debate if it was the right call to allow Haliburton to play through a calf strain in Games 6 & 7. Next, they react to the blockbuster Kevin Durant trade that saw the NBA Legend get traded from the Phoenix Suns to the Houston Rockets in exchange for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks and a handful of draft picks and set the sports world ablaze ahead of Game 7. They debate if this was the right move for the Houston Rockets as they look to elevate themselves into the upper tier of the NBA and discuss what's next for the Phoenix Suns after dismantling their superteam and leaving Devin Booker with a floundering franchise once again. Finally, NBA Champion Metta World Peace enters Gil's Arena to give his take on the incredible NBA Finals, break down his experience playing alongside legends like Kobe Bryant and Tracy McGrady and reveal the truth on being the face of the D-Band. Please give us a like and subscribe!!! Gil's Arena Crew - Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Metta Sandiford Artest, Brandon Jennings, Swaggy P & Kenyon Martin Sign up for Underdog Fantasy HERE with promo code GIL and get up to $1000 in Bonus Credits and A FREE Pick: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gi... Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/jkz7rlm8 #CashAppPod *Referral Reward Disclaimer: As a Cash App partner, we may earn a commission when you sign up for a Cash App account. Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/ARENA10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Join the Playback chat to interact with Gil and Josiah https://www.playback.tv/gilbertarenas SUBSCRIBE: / @gilsarena Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos! / discord 0:00:00 – 2 Min Countdown 0:01:52 – Show Start 0:11:34 – Gil's Arena Reacts To Game 7 0:28:45 – Gil's Take On Ring Culture 0:43:35 – SGA Proved He's The Best Player Out Of OKC 1:01:19 – OKC Didn't Know How To Pop Bottles 1:04:41 – Is This The Birth Of A Dynasty? 1:15:00 – Haliburton's Devastating Injury 1:33:42 – Kevin Durant TRADED To Houston 1:54:08 – Were These Finals Memorable? 2:01:38 – Metta World Peace Enters The Arena 2:05:08 – Metta's Take On Haliburton's Injury 2:11:52 – Metta Wants To Coach The Knicks 2:16:12 – Metta On Playing With Kobe 2:24:00 – Metta's Memories From Playing In NBA Finals Game 7 2:26:37 – Metta On Guarding LeBron 2:28:45 – Metta Bodyslammed Gil In Golden State 2:32:36 – Swaggy Finally SNAPS On Gil's Kobe Disrespect 2:45:47 – Metta On Rocking The D-Band Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices