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On this episode, we dive into the world that exists for athletes outside of the arena. We’re joined by the 14 season veteran, championship winner and a guy who weathered storms on and off the court, Matt Barnes. Gilbert and Matt, are two guys who established themselves as pros, while also figuring out how to walk the line and live the life.
For young guys, they share some wisdom as to how to keep things in perspective and how to prioritize your life as a pro. They also look back on their era, how social media and celebrity culture have only magnified the expectations on an athlete. It’s a unique lens these guys offer a look through and a side of the game that really is not shared enough.
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On this episode, we take a look at the ways in which a great scorer can be effective. When it comes to offensive skills it is the combination of work ethic and natural ability. Currently in the NBA, individual skill is at an all-time high. We run through scoring talent and the attributes -- off the dribble, pure stroke, off movement and clutch moments -- and who has some of the best of technique we’ve ever seen on the court.
Taking it further, Gil concludes that it all comes down to confidence. From one of the coldest bucket getters ever to do it, Agent Zero takes us inside the brain of an offensive mastermind. Be sure to catch his train of thought when it comes to being in the zone and taking the last shot. For the Hibachi, there’s no such thing as good defense, because there’s always better O.
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On this episode, we get into power ranking the top teams in the East and the loaded West. Gil cuts right to the chase, letting us know who he thinks is coming out of each conference and why.
For other teams, there’s plenty to look forward to and for us fans, plenty to watch for. How will Kawhi play in a new system with the Raptors? Will Giannis finally get some support in Milwaukee? Does the LeBron have the Lakers in contender mode already?
We also get into the breakout teams and breakout players poised to step up this season. For Gil, it comes down to development and who has it all together to take things to another level. For teams like Detroit or Denver, they could fail to get off the ground, or just might surprise us all.
Before we go, Gil gets into his age theory, where he favors a younger player with upside as the better choice as opposed to the ones that peak early. From there we hit on some MVP candidates to keep an eye throughout the year.
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On this episode of the No Chill Podcast, we get hyped for for the start of the basketball season as Gil takes us inside what players of all levels need to be focused on for training camp.
We get into how when players return to their teams from the summer, it creates an ultra competitive environment with roster spots on the line and positions on the depth chart up for grabs. Gil explains why the best want a shot at the best, not only to find out how they measure up against each other, but to also make themselves better.
Every team, from the those in a rebuild, to those coming off a tough playoff loss or even defending a championship, there are pressures and narratives that can make or break you...starting in training camp.
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Hitting court as we go inside Gil’s mind to understand how he sees the floor, reads defense and decides the most effective way to score the basketball. Hibachi breaks down how to get to the best shot against any type of defender, in any game situation.
And then Agent Zero explains how he was able to use one play to set up several more on the way to scoring in bunches against some of the best defenders in the NBA.
Gil also looks at some of the up and comers like Giannis, Brandon Ingram and Lonzo Ball, and has some ideas for them to add to their games...bringing their offensive production to another level.
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