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In this episode of Ball in the Family, Gilbert Arenas joins the podcast to reflect on his NBA career, life on the road, and some of the biggest moments from his playing days. He shares stories about blowing through his first NBA salary, learning to live on just $500 a month, becoming one of the league’s most popular players, and his legendary 60-point game.
He also weighs in on some of the biggest NBA debates, including whether Kobe was close to Michael Jordan, if any current player can reach MJ’s level, LeBron vs. Kobe at their peaks, the most overrated player of the last 20 years, and the current players who remind him of himself. Plus, Gilbert talks about playing against Dwyane Wade, his admiration for Vince Carter, and the gun situation that became one of the most talked-about moments of his career.
Outside of basketball, Gilbert gets candid about relationships, teammates, friendships, cheating, money, and the unwritten rules of life in the NBA.
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