Podcast P with Paul George Gilbert Arenas Talks Training NBA Sons, Online Trolling, Kobe Battles, Hating on Clippers & More
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Jan 22, 2024 
3-time NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas joins Podcast P to discuss his time as a Washington Wizard, the comparison between young and old LeBron, when Michael Jordan became the GOAT, training young basketball players, competing against Kobe Bryant in his prime
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Social Media Changed Player Accountability
- Gilbert says modern players are far more sensitive to outside criticism because they grew up cheered and rarely heard negativity before the NBA.
- Social media amplifies every game and makes players feel judged all 82 games instead of just big TV moments.
Grind Until Opportunity Finds You
- When Arenas wasn't playing his rookie year he chose to grind and improve so he'd be ready when opportunity arrived.
- He advises focusing on getting better rather than chasing immediate rewards.
Draft Workout Chaos And Labeling
- Gilbert recounts a chaotic draft workout where he joked about wanting to be an 'international pimp' and balked at pointless treadmill tests.
- After injuring his ankle in a workout, he says scouts labeled him immature and pulled him from consideration.