On this episode, we dig into the newly signed ‘Fair Pay to Play Act’, allowing college athletes to make money off of their likeness. Of course it’s a step in the right direction and a game changer. However, there’s another side to the coin. Gil flips it over and looks at the entry point for the brands and companies looking to make money off of the players.  Who really benefits? Why it all revolves around the one-and-done players. And why it’s mainly about basketball versus other sports. We’ll see how things shake out as this thing takes shape and what the actual money looks like. There’s a big winner here and Gil points out that is the bigger play.

On this episode, once again we’re in the gym. This time focusing on the topic of taking on defensive pressure and welcoming that pressure to make you a better player. To do that, we get into it with one of Gil’s proteges, sophomore phenom, Skyy Clark. With elite college programs already knocking his door and a strong summer, Skyy will no doubt see the opposition throw their best defenses at him. No stranger to traps, double and triple teams, Gil lets Skyy (and the rest of us) in on his secrets to handling the challenge. The bottom line, you have to welcome the challenge and be prepared to handle it. Break out the notebook again, No Chill hoop  school is back in session.

On this episode, we wake up with a FIBA hangover. Team USA came up way short, be we should not be surprised. For Gil, the squad will need to have superstars show up for a shot at gold in 2020. However, he gives us a heads up, the well is not as deep as we might think. Also, we examine the true value of international play. After that, we swerve into the NFL for a minute to examine the Antonio Brown circus. On this one for Gil, there’s the way AB handled his route to New England. As he sees it, whatever course for a player to get to where they want to be, they should follow through on it. As for the off the field accusations, Gil explains how AB will focus and play through it.

On this episode, we take it to where no players like to go, and no podcasts ever go...surgery. Gilbert has been dealing with a knee issue since 2016 and as of week 4 of the BIG3 season, the injury became more severe. Agent Zero saw the doctor after the season and confirmed he would have to go under the knife. So in turn, he decided that would make for a unique podcast. We pick things up as Gil gets to the hospital and we talk through what happens when a player gets word they need surgery. Then what to expect for the road back. Then Gil goes in and gets the procedure done. And we’ll skip ahead, it the surgery went well.

On this episode, one of the coolest guys in the NBA circle, that you definitely should know, Jason Arasheben aka Jason of Beverly Hills graces us with his presence. For years Jason has been the guy icing out basically EVERYONE in the NBA. The thing about him is how he got into it, and how he dominates an essential part of the culture. He also is the guy who designed championship rings for the Lakers and the Warriors, which if you don’t know, is one of the most challenging requests in sports. And for Jason it’s not just basketball, it’s all sports, hip hop and fashion at large. He goes way back with Agent Zero too. So we have to get into those statement pieces, the creative process, baller budgets and of course, the Bling Bling era. It’s the suited up edition of the No Chill Podcast.

On this episode, owner and operator of the basketball analysis site Ball Don’t Stop, Ekam Nagra, visits from Vancouver. Beyond his loyalty to the Grizzlies, Ekam is passionate about the game and the purity of hoop. To start things off we get into the role of the media in sports, and take Gil on the other side of microphone, to examine those who cover the game. If you’re a follower of Ball Don’t Stop, you know about Ekam’s reverence for Kobe Bryant. For a guy that was a fan first, then an opponent, Gil speaks to the detail of what he witnessed going up close and personal against the Mamba. And of course there are stories. We also get into the technical brilliance of players, including Agent Zero, and their influence on the game as it evolves.

On this episode, we have the one and only, Jacques Slade. Nothing goes together quite like hoopers and sneakers. It’s part of the culture and know one knows the culture better than the sneaker OG, Jacques. So we pair up a sneakerhead with a hooper that pushed the shoe game envelope in his day.  For Gil, the shoe game goes far past on court performance. He takes us through what it takes to have a popular, best selling signature shoe. As Agent Zero will tell you, there’s the hype and there’s the marketing and originality that matters most. And something we can all relate to, the feeling of copping a grail or shoes that you have a personal love for.

PRESENTED BY KEEPS On this episode, once again we go up close and take you courtside to examine what it takes to be a great scorer. On the road with the BIG3 all season, Gil has staked his claim that Joe Johnson is the perfect player for the league and unquestionably deserves to be the MVP. While we watch Iso Joe go to work, Gil breaks down the finer points of Joe’s game that make him so unguardable. It starts with his size, then there’s the refined skill, but what we find our first hand, is that Joe is playing chess out there. It’s a really fascinating look to take in the game through the eyes of one supremely skilled player watching another supremely skilled player. Be ready to take notes.

PRESENTED BY KEEPS On this episode, opponents in college, draft mates in 2001, teammates in Golden State and back at it in the BIG3, Gilbert and Jason Richardson meet up in Miami. Everyone knows J Rich as the 2 dunk champ, but for Gil, he saw the transformation in his game in those early Warrior days. Beyond the ridiculous highlights, Jason became an extremely versatile scorer and skilled shooter. Then there are the dunks. We get into how having Jason’s freak athleticism is the ultimate cheat code and get a look back from Gil who witnessed some of J Rich’s best posters up close and personal. For the two-time dunk contest winner, we talk about what goes into the All-Star weekend event, and how to make it better.

PRESENTED BY KEEPS On this episode, we make podcasting history! Gilbert and Mike run the show while the Hibachi is playing his BIG3 game for the Enemies. If you want to know what it’s like to go inside the head of a player during a game, this is your chance. Gil gives you a look at the game as he sees it.  Get as close to the action as you can with Agent Zero...knocking down shots, guarding Mario Chalmers, running through Reggie Evans screens and of course talking trash. It’s as total access as you can get. The podcast game will never be the same!

On this episode, you might have heard about a certain list picking the top players of the 2010 decade. Well Agent Zero definitely did, and wants to set the record straight. Before we even get into who deserves to be on it and ranked where, we define the criteria.  Gilbert played with and/or knows basically all of the players on the list and puts their place in on it in perspective. Of course guys like LeBron and KD are locks, but what about Dame or Dwight or Boogie? If we’re talking about players over the span of ten years, think back to the start of the decade, not just the last few years.

On this episode, we circle back on the results of the NBA summer...and for now, the west side is the best side. If there’s anything we can conclude, it’s that the balance of power has swung back to LA. Surprisingly it’s with the Clippers. With both Kawhi and Paul George returning home in So Cal, the Clippers are picking up on a team that did well last season without a superstar. So what happens next? Along with watching how these new groups of talent play together, what will be even more fascinating to see is who gets the ball in crunch time. For Agent Zero, the answer is simple...

On this episode, with the dust settled and the chips fallen, we sort out the player movement this NBA summer. One thing we know for sure, it is now a league of duos! Of course it takes five on the floor to win a basketball game, and also bench depth, but at the moment stars are joining stars to then assemble their teams. Beyond the names on the marquee, we take a look at style, fit and chemistry across the league...especially with the Clippers, Lakers and Rockets’ big moves. These moves not only change the identity of the teams the players are stepping onto, but opening things up with new looks and match ups that will shape both conferences.

PRESENTED BY KEEPS On this episode, we're at another BIG3 tour stop, this time in Oklahoma City. Former Wizards teammate, high school phenom and early swag champ, DeShawn Stevenson comes through. Sitting down before Gilbert takes the court with the Enemies, the conversation revolves around confidence, comradery and swagger above all things.  For these two, they took from each other  to supplement their games and influence their personas. Case in point, a tattoo origin story and the quest for bragging rights. In the end, these two have a bond and brotherhood that takes them well beyond early years in DC.

On this episode, we take a look at the greatest teams ever assembled. Most discussions on the subject begin and end with the Dream Team. But since that famous squad won gold in ‘92, have there actually been better? So we dig in and look at the best rosters and the best players who competed in the Olympics since Barcelona. The answer…? Well you have yours so you’ll just have to stay tuned. We also look at how rosters are constructed and some back story out of Gil from his experience with Team USA. 

On this episode, we meet up with the founder of Ballislife, Matt Rodriguez. Since its creation, Ballislife has captured and celebrated the essence of the game at all levels of competition. For Matt, it began with a love of the game, and has evolved to dominated every point of the media landscape. For Gilbert, he also has seen how highlight culture influence players, because they watch plays just like fans. Beyond that Ballislife has expanded thanks to marketing, putting on events and being in the right place at the right time.

PRESENTED BY KEEPS On this episode, we're on the road again, this time Birmingham, as Gilbert prepares for another BIG3 game. He takes us through the full cycle of game preparation. We're on the court with him as he gets shots up, in the locker room as he gets physically and mentally locked in, and conclude on things after the game versus the Ghost Ballers. While he gets ready for competition, fellow BIG3 stars, Jason Richardson and Amar'e Stoudemire join him on the court as they go through their warm up routines. Things pick up when Ice Cube checks in on the early activity. For Gil, it's all part of the process, as for what kind of dedication and commitment it takes to be ready to compete. It's exclusive access with the unique perspective that only comes from Agent Zero. And yes, the Enemies got the win, as Gil hit the game winner.

On this episode, we check back with Gilbert after his BIG3 debut. Getting that first game behind you is a big step. As we find out, expectations were high, but it comes down to the preparation and the routine. From there it’s building consistency and getting used to the strategy. And with the barrage of free agency, we have to get into who’s up and who’s down after major movement. With the Warriors seeing major changes to the dynasty, the west is absolutely open, and for LeBron’s Lakers, it’s their throne to take. Over in the east, shake ups in Boston and Brooklyn give the Sixers, Bucks and the defending champs some company.

PRESENTED BY KEEPS On this episode, North Carolina basketball legends, Antwan Jamison and Brendan Haywood, re-unite with their Wizards teammate, Gilbert Arenas. Before Agent Zero returns to the hardwood for the BIG3 in Charlotte, he talks about his journey from Arizona to Golden State and DC, where Antwan and Brendan came into his life. Of course, no recollection of Gilbert is complete without some stories of how he gave young players the business, on and off the court. As we find out, the basketball matters most, but keeping a sense of humor is vital to team chemistry.

On this episode, the three-time Sixth Man of the Year, with fifteen seasons under his belt, Lou Williams joins the pod. He and Gilbert go way back to Lou’s rookie year as an nineteen-year old in Philly. Lou recalls that early encounter and how his career has progressed to one of the most unstoppable and dependable scorers in the league. For Lou one thing he’s found, especially in the Clippers organization, is the importance of fit and culture. Between Sweet Lou and Agent Zero, as two guys who purely just love to hoop, they detail how to both establish and distinguish yourself as a player. Lessons learned for young players looking to set themselves apart from the competition.

On this episode, we salute the champs. Of course Kawhi led the Raptors their first Larry OB, but for Agent Zero, the real hero was Kyle Lowry. Gil breaks down what it was that Lowry accomplished that made the win so sweet, and shares what he and Kyle talked about in a conversation immediately after the Finals win. As well deserved and unbelievable as the Toronto win was, losing Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson to injury was truly tragic for the Golden State Warriors. Gil also talked to KD in the wake of his torn achillies, and as tough as it was to watch, Gil thinks this time can really benefit a star of KD’s status. And before we go, we thank Drake for the show and look ahead to what’s next for these two teams.

On this episode, we look at things from the fan’s perspective. Mainly, because in this year's NBA Finals, the fans have become the side show. Even before a player makes it, they’re a fan first. So sure, they understand what it’s like to spectate, but there are rules to it and lines that cannot be crossed. Agent Zero, however, thinks we’ve all become too sensitive, and speaks to exactly what the price of admission allows a fan to do and say. What happens when they go too far? And watch about fan punishment? In case you’ve been waiting for it, we finally have a voice of reason. At least in his mind anyway.

On this episode, Gilbert takes some time to explain himself on some comments he made about the WNBA a few years back. Yes, they of course got him in some hot water, but as we discuss, he does not deny the talent and skill level of the players, but for the league to crossover to mass appeal, it comes down to marketing. Continuing on the theme of appeal, Gil examines a player who he fully appreciates now, in Kawhi Leonard, mainly in the superior skill set he possesses. And while we’re at it, we get all the way into the skill versus athleticism argument and the MJ or Kobe question.

On this episode, we gear up for the NBA Finals. After an eventful season, it comes down to the Raptors and the Warriors. We know the Dubs are a dynasty, so do Kawhi and the Raptors actually have a chance? If so...how? In the spirit of the Finals, we look at what exactly is that special ingredient Golden State has, that all other teams do not. And for Canada, we’ve got some good news and some bad news. Beyond the Finals, Gilbert gets into how to measure talent, specifically, what really matters versus the analytics. Also, before we go, he’s got a Kobe story that pretty much sums up the Mamba Mentality.

On this episode, second year Laker guard, Josh Hart joins the podcast. Josh has adapted to life in LA, playing for the Lake Show, and he has a special connection to Agent Zero. As a kid growing up in Maryland, he watched and studied prime Gilbert in DC. Now Josh is all grown up, and with a national championship under his belt, and some seasoning in the NBA. He’s showing just how well adjusted he is. For that kid from Silver Spring, he’s now getting some tutilage from the player he looked up to. For Gilbert, he studied Josh’s game and points to how he should apply a certain type of mindset for season three and beyond.