"I failed to pass on my work ethic" | Gilbert Arenas Reflects On How He Failed His Rookies

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  • @rock_oclock
    @rock_oclock 4 роки тому +380

    Well, now we know why Swaggy didn't fulfill his potential.

    • @koreypaul6698
      @koreypaul6698 4 роки тому +40

      We always knew it was because he's immature lol

    • @supersport1625
      @supersport1625 4 роки тому +45

      I honestly don’t Blame arenas. Swaggy p. Was still an adult already not a kid. He could of easily put more work in to his game and make some time to fool around with agent zero on his free time. His mind must of just been weak and he was easily influenced by arenas bad decisions.

    • @damnplaylist
      @damnplaylist 4 роки тому +36

      Yeah Gil mentioned this on his podcast when Nick Young was the guest. Gil felt he “failed” Nick in that respect, not teaching/showing him how hard he’s worked to get where he’s at, and instead only Nick Young saw Gil messing around. But no doubt that to be that good in the NBA, hard work was put in but the rooks never saw it with Gil :(

    • @freddycalipari4242
      @freddycalipari4242 4 роки тому +12

      supersport16 agreed Nick was 21 his rookie year and 23 when arenas was traded. Everyone doesn’t have that same I remember arenas stories of his early years he said nobody had his work ethic..everyone doesn’t have that discipline.

    • @user-iu2jg3jf4o
      @user-iu2jg3jf4o 4 роки тому +3

      lol swaggy P and Mcgee man woo

  • @TonyBlount
    @TonyBlount 4 роки тому +97

    Every time Gil breaks down his thought process in basketball I feel like it applies to life. This brother drops jewels. Like he sees the world through a basketball lens’s, but if you translate everything he says you could write a book about life

    • @Tobi29493
      @Tobi29493 4 роки тому +2

      Bringing Guns to a lockerroom gets you shot in life. Never forget: the messenger matters for the message he is bringing!

    • @TonyBlount
      @TonyBlount 4 роки тому +9

      @@Tobi29493 I didn’t say he’s a role model. But lots of people make dumb mistakes. His became very public, doesn’t mean he isn’t still dropping life jewels now. I hope I’m not forever judged on my actions 10 yrs ago

    • @Khintzenachi
      @Khintzenachi 4 роки тому +1

      @@Tobi29493 imagine living in someone else's past.. remember, people can change

    • @resimatemaluleke9096
      @resimatemaluleke9096 2 роки тому

      This aged poorly

  • @kyleadjackson
    @kyleadjackson 4 роки тому +182

    I truly enjoy Gilbert Arenas' insight on ball. He actually gives us all the details on things we aren't aware of. In other vids he displays a great IQ and love for the game.

    • @fuuuursure
      @fuuuursure 4 роки тому +7

      I haven't heard anyone talk about ball quite like he does

    • @vharris5503
      @vharris5503 4 роки тому +6

      He's definitely a basketball savant... if you've played basketball on any competitive level you can IMMEDIATELY tell how high his basketball IQ is

    • @Kevkev369
      @Kevkev369 4 роки тому +1

      Agree, he should b a coach

    • @youblisentertainment
      @youblisentertainment 3 роки тому

      @@vharris5503 ua-cam.com/video/cwzHlDywHKo/v-deo.html

    • @youblisentertainment
      @youblisentertainment 3 роки тому

      @@Kevkev369 ua-cam.com/video/cwzHlDywHKo/v-deo.html

  • @ivanzhao8594
    @ivanzhao8594 4 роки тому +258

    That is kinda why Swaggy P said“ Gil ruin my life” 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @satanicskater8136
      @satanicskater8136 4 роки тому +3

      lmao facts

    • @FredtheTruth
      @FredtheTruth 4 роки тому +2

      Literally first thing and person that came to mind💯. Imagine Swaggy being told to shoot 1000 jumpers vs 300 and hitting the club

  • @wbh8887
    @wbh8887 4 роки тому +143

    S/o to Gil for highlighting Larry Hughes.... Bruh was a great two-way player

    • @dsg3053
      @dsg3053 4 роки тому +11

      No he wasn't great... He was solid.

    • @TurtlEfrmdaManor
      @TurtlEfrmdaManor 4 роки тому +5

      @@dsg3053 yea solid sounds alot better

    • @shanethompson3477
      @shanethompson3477 4 роки тому +2

      Absolutely!

    • @alifrombenhill3374
      @alifrombenhill3374 4 роки тому +4

      Lets not say great. Larry never lived up to his potential. Alot of stars from that era didnt live to potential. Thats the last generation of the party life NBA. Lots of players that were supposed to be great only became good cause of that

    • @ojwalker67
      @ojwalker67 4 роки тому +9

      Very good player. Anybody averaging almost 23ppg in his era was a very good player.

  • @blaxson10
    @blaxson10 4 роки тому +96

    A lot of former successful players rarely are as honest about where they failed as Gilbert. All you hear is “I never would’ve” or “I always” never “I failed”.

    • @djfritz
      @djfritz 4 роки тому +1

      why IS he successful ? did he win any championships, did he go to any finals? or is it just because he scored the bag? just asking

    • @moelee8938
      @moelee8938 4 роки тому +9

      @@djfritz $150 million is success

    • @trewright58
      @trewright58 4 роки тому +4

      @@djfritz made 150 million while at home watching Netflix

    • @meetmistercox4649
      @meetmistercox4649 4 роки тому +4

      @@djfritz championships don’t pay for generations... they only use your name for record keeping.

    • @BasedJ222
      @BasedJ222 4 роки тому +2

      @@djfritz yeah gil really didn’t do shit in the nba besides finessing the bag. But we all know gil got game whenever he stepped on the court straight hooper

  • @YardratZ
    @YardratZ 4 роки тому +77

    Great story. That’s the intangible aspect of the game

  • @flakoflakito8357
    @flakoflakito8357 4 роки тому +8

    Gil is a great. He speak from the heart

  • @danilogustavo7280
    @danilogustavo7280 3 роки тому +1

    I can't get enough of these clips.

  • @jsobers
    @jsobers 4 роки тому +6

    That little phrase he said may be the most honest I’ve heard an athlete. He regrets that and it may haunt him to no end seeing what his youngins could’ve been.

  • @shawnmaverton7635
    @shawnmaverton7635 4 роки тому +6

    My man agent 0 always spoke it from the heart and back it up on the court. This is a big reason you keep vets on the team. They might not produce big stats but the wisdom from experience in the locker room hold the team together. Kobe had some great vets on the Lakers. Eddie Jones, Nick, and Raider to mold and challenge him.

    • @MoonKast_TV
      @MoonKast_TV 4 роки тому

      Udonis Haslem is a prime example as well as Jared Dudley

    • @hEaDShoT2934
      @hEaDShoT2934 4 роки тому +1

      @@MoonKast_TV My theory is that Jared Dudley and UD are some of the most important players in title runs. Jared Dudley is just a positive guy, people like him, he's a leader.

  • @vharris5503
    @vharris5503 4 роки тому +8

    I respect his accountability and this TOTALLY explains what went wrong with the Wiz collectively as a team. I'm not talking about that front office fuckery cuz that's a whole other convo, but rather why so many of their young players didn't fulfill their potential

  • @abovenbeyondlimits81
    @abovenbeyondlimits81 4 роки тому +3

    Yoo makes so much sense to why u are a G now . Always wondered how this cat didn’t have more of an effect on the court and longevity . Props for his honesty , growth and maturity has now passed his peers !👍

  • @samgunz1
    @samgunz1 4 роки тому +1

    I'mma fan of gil... the player and the man.. he's honest and insightful

  • @troysims3509
    @troysims3509 4 роки тому +2

    I love the way he explained it.

  • @xXSprMgaAwsmFxyHtXx
    @xXSprMgaAwsmFxyHtXx 4 роки тому +3

    That’s tough, he said he failed to do something. I’m glad he’s giving up that knowledge now tho

  • @allgoodwoods219
    @allgoodwoods219 4 роки тому +2

    This is growth admitting that. 💪🏾

  • @4eva_goated537
    @4eva_goated537 4 роки тому +17

    Dam all bad that why nick young didn’t live up to his full potential
    I always thought he was underrated

  • @OlLeeroy
    @OlLeeroy 4 роки тому +9

    “Ik but I’m on fire tho!”

  • @Culley91
    @Culley91 4 роки тому +1

    Damn I forgot Larry Hughes came in alil
    Bit before arenas and Larry Hughes was a solid 2 way slasher too....but I respect the fact he was a vet and said something when he felt arenas was off his game....that shows that that lil Veteran presence is all some players need to be better players and overall better professionals.....that’s so dope !

  • @VicDamoneJr82
    @VicDamoneJr82 4 роки тому +20

    so Gil was an introvert who is learning to be an extrovert now

  • @leftify
    @leftify 4 роки тому +9

    This explains Nick young

  • @WavoQp
    @WavoQp 4 роки тому +20

    Lol so Gil finally admits to ruining Nick Young like Nick said he did hahaa

  • @pjlove76
    @pjlove76 4 роки тому +6

    Gill never tells a lie, dude speaks the truth. At least he realized some of his past mistakes, that’s difficult for most.

  • @777Samiboy
    @777Samiboy 4 роки тому +3

    the interesting player mentorship of larry hughes to gilbert arenas to nick young to lord know who

    • @freddycalipari4242
      @freddycalipari4242 4 роки тому +1

      It’s always funny when arenas calls Hughes his og when they’re 3 years apart

    • @carlwallace1129
      @carlwallace1129 4 роки тому

      Hughes almost looked younger too but he was a good play maker with smooth handles but Gilbert was more explosive and the maturity of Hughes wanted gil to balance the floor with him gettin his role players involved on offense

    • @carlwallace1129
      @carlwallace1129 4 роки тому

      Nick Young was one dimensional,2, 3 dribbles into his pull up from anywhere and was worse he wouldn't play D nor pass. GILBERT COULD PASS the ball but he was really good off the dribble to the basket and later learned how to use his Bigs for picks and roll passes if he didnt have his shot .

    • @gfbs7004
      @gfbs7004 4 роки тому +2

      Swaggy to Clarkson

  • @LifeCoachJesse
    @LifeCoachJesse 4 роки тому +3

    Swaggy P said "you haven't been the same since those free-throws"

  • @JonReynoldsESQ
    @JonReynoldsESQ 4 роки тому +5

    Larry Hughes was beastmode on the low.

    • @spiidey1
      @spiidey1 4 роки тому

      Larry's biggest problem was that he couldn't shoot, and that is a huge flaw for a starting shooting guard. He was also injury ridden for most of his prime too.

  • @mxp6725
    @mxp6725 4 роки тому +13

    Nick Young could’ve been a all-star and Swaggy-P would’ve never become his alter ego or famous person persona 👀

  • @Tonio3700
    @Tonio3700 4 роки тому +4

    To be honest bro I’m a big fan of basketball knowledge and I truly think G.A. Is top two for me when it comes to that. 💯 Kobe & Bron gotta be 1 or 3. But Gil is definitely 2.

  • @jamall.5214
    @jamall.5214 4 роки тому

    Wow thats deep... It makes so much sense.

  • @ManyGods
    @ManyGods 3 роки тому

    Gilbert and Larry was a perfect backcourt duo

  • @akremfaraja7864
    @akremfaraja7864 4 роки тому +19

    Gilbert was lit he’d low key be entering season 20 if he were still here and I feel he’d still be having the Vince carter veteran role on a decent team

    • @hibida651
      @hibida651 4 роки тому

      dude literally pointed a gun at a rookie. LMAO!!!! thats why he out of the league. he a cancer. he can still play no doubt. but he cant be like vince LOL. vince was respected all throughout the league.

    • @JetSawce003
      @JetSawce003 4 роки тому +1

      @@hibida651 he retired because of injuries... Gil was just playing at that time but Javaris was a thug .... He is currently sentenced for 23 years in prison for murder...

    • @showtimesportsmedia6906
      @showtimesportsmedia6906 4 роки тому +3

      @@hibida651 Vince was overrated and never got to the conference finals or the finals in the nba. Gtfoh. He’s out of the nba because he got hurt and never recovered dumb ass. The gun incident was just another reason. He’s not the one locked up. Javaris is😂

    • @hibida651
      @hibida651 4 роки тому

      @@showtimesportsmedia6906 never recovered?? LMAO!!!! if you good, teams will still gamble.. kd tear his achilles and teams still want him.. cousins tore his achilles and alot of team still want him even with his bad rap.. stop making excuses. arenas is cancer and is an absolute liability... no team wanted him thats why he went to china. STFU with the lame ass excuses

    • @showtimesportsmedia6906
      @showtimesportsmedia6906 4 роки тому

      @@hibida651 KD is also coming off 2 back to back chips before the injury and another finals appearance if u wanna call it that. I don’t really count that L to him because he didn’t play but Gil was different. He came back the next year after his knee injury and was ok for awhile but he couldn’t shake the injury after that dumb ass

  • @alvincook8970
    @alvincook8970 3 роки тому

    i have alot of respect for Gilbert

  • @grega3611
    @grega3611 4 роки тому +1

    Gilbert Arenas is the most real basketball. Literally always 💯

  • @WhatevrNevrmnd
    @WhatevrNevrmnd 4 роки тому

    This is super introspective. As a Wizards fan I wish he had because he was a tremendously hard worker. But it is what it is....still my favorite Wizard/Bullet of all time.

  • @calebfilms4044
    @calebfilms4044 4 роки тому +1

    I totally understand this

  • @BoiNlz
    @BoiNlz 4 роки тому

    BARS. ✊🏽

  • @blakgold6054
    @blakgold6054 4 роки тому +3

    Someone get this man a cot damn coaching job please & thank you.

  • @RIDGEMATIC
    @RIDGEMATIC 4 роки тому

    MAAAAAAD respect!!!!

  • @sambo416
    @sambo416 4 роки тому +23

    Channel getting like 800 subs per day nice growth. Get nick young to tell us about d'angelo russell the snitch 😂

  • @theregalbunch9506
    @theregalbunch9506 4 роки тому +1

    “I failed my youngins”
    Wow! I really respect that
    Now you giving it to the next generation though.

  • @QuoVadisGates
    @QuoVadisGates 3 роки тому

    Lesson in leadership...

  • @bernardearl3589
    @bernardearl3589 4 роки тому

    I think this guy will make an good assistant coach

  • @Culley91
    @Culley91 4 роки тому +1

    John wall has a strong work ethic doe 🤔🤔🤔🤔 but I see what nick young sayin I suppose.....plus by 2011-2012-2013 nba players started working out together and stuff so I guess that helps young players become leaders

  • @jovand6004
    @jovand6004 4 роки тому

    Respect to Agent Zero!!!

  • @Chitownhommy
    @Chitownhommy 3 роки тому

    He's talking about Swaggy P, JaVale McGee, Andray Blatche & Nem

  • @intendedexpression6609
    @intendedexpression6609 4 роки тому +2

    The chair placement between dude and Darren is extremely uncomfortable😶 lol Especially since there is so much space between darren and Gilbert😬

  • @emmanuelpetit8291
    @emmanuelpetit8291 4 роки тому

    This man needs a coaching job ASAP. Where else do you get wisdom like that?

  • @chrisrobinson8339
    @chrisrobinson8339 4 роки тому

    Message.

  • @lorshmev8146
    @lorshmev8146 4 роки тому +1

    Damn Swaggy

  • @Whotheillest
    @Whotheillest 4 роки тому +1

    If he actually passed down that work ethic I think the wizards would’ve had something potentially great in Nick Young, but like he said they played around too much

  • @ΚώσταςΠαππάς-φ7ζ
    @ΚώσταςΠαππάς-φ7ζ 3 роки тому

    I get what Gil is saying.
    Gil seems like an extrovert so when he saw young teammates he tried to have fun with them. Young players mistook it that Gil is not a hardworker but a relaxed person whose No1 priority was to have fun.
    Nope his No1 priority was basketball. Having fun was his No2 priority shared with his need to make money. Both No1 priority and playing in college made him a responsible hardworker.
    Almost no rookie ever writes notes of the systems and plays and tries to modify them to his benefit. He is smart, methodical and when he played he had attention to detail like Kobe had.
    Gil is practical and street smart and those are mostly given by birth not developed.
    With his smart practical mind he realized from his early years the simple concepts (yes they r very simple concepts no matter how complex some people present them to be) for playing good basketball and being a good player. Then the methodical aspect of his character kicked in as he found simple creative ways to maximize the impact of his skills in the game.
    The simper u play a game, the more effective u become in that.
    Gil is the guy in a group of 5 players with similar skills that will play the game the smart way and will make himself look better than the rest of the group.
    Gil's philosophy about basketball tactics, team management etc. The smartest way needs to be the simplest and right way at the same time.PERIOD

  • @Maxtrash69
    @Maxtrash69 2 роки тому

    I would have just directly asked gil to work out with him. Him saying no would be a different story. I get what he sayin but to blame him for them being wack when they had front seats to him dropping people off, Gilbert's Washington teams had guys i liked and guys i didn't like all franchises but u gotta be responsible for ya choices. I respect hearing his pov on it. Just leaves u with more what ifs?

  • @ahmedwarsame8995
    @ahmedwarsame8995 4 роки тому +1

    Arenas is and was the Kanye of the nba

  • @adambentley5550
    @adambentley5550 4 роки тому +1

    Whos to say that if he tried to pass on that work ethic, that it would have rubbed off. Not saying that in his instance his teammates wouldn't, but ive seen plenty of star players waste their time on shit teammates. Props for taking responsibility tho.

  • @danielbetancourt1483
    @danielbetancourt1483 4 роки тому

    Real

  • @chiozo11
    @chiozo11 4 роки тому

    yeah. as we can see how Nick Young turned out

  • @JimParkGM
    @JimParkGM 4 роки тому +1

    Who you talkin about? Nick Young and McGee? lol

  • @guttaone
    @guttaone 4 роки тому +1

    Well least he tells the truth he could’ve lied

  • @prime5718
    @prime5718 4 роки тому

    he mentored javaris ☺️😁

    • @fresh46231jive
      @fresh46231jive 4 роки тому +1

      That’s why his career went down the drain.

  • @jweekes3969
    @jweekes3969 4 роки тому

    RIP Nick Young Carrer

  • @salty_eyez6804
    @salty_eyez6804 4 роки тому +1

    Gilbert "Uranus" Arenas

  • @RealMikeMiller13
    @RealMikeMiller13 4 роки тому

    Is that Darren collison

  • @puchupuchu2124
    @puchupuchu2124 4 роки тому

    Gilbert can still play if he wanted to

  • @IrvinBeast
    @IrvinBeast 4 роки тому

    Gil ain’t Gail nobody. When you’re in the league your job is to get better, you shouldn’t have to pass on your work ethic to Mfs that’s suppose to be working hard anyway. Now knowledge of the game yes I can see if he regretted not sharing knowledge but work ethic? Hell no that’s on them, if they weren’t working hard then that’s their own fault you can’t blame yourself for not trying to get others to dedicate themselves to their craft.

  • @BRUH-lf2ss
    @BRUH-lf2ss 4 роки тому

    If you don’t give the big man the ball we want play d sounds like 2k

  • @Courtdog2k3
    @Courtdog2k3 4 роки тому

    You was young yourself at the time, and you would have given some game back if given the chance. Instead you was shipped to Orlando. I thought it was a no brainier you would mentor John wall but I guess I understand why they went in another direction 🤷🏿‍♂️

  • @ITA361
    @ITA361 4 роки тому +1

    Basically Gil couldn't play D for shit so he had to give the big man the ball in order to get help lol sounds like healthy team ball lmao

  • @TSA1D1
    @TSA1D1 4 роки тому

    #2handsCanchange1

  • @Xmj202
    @Xmj202 4 роки тому

    *cough* nick young

  • @richhomiekayy2276
    @richhomiekayy2276 4 роки тому

    buddy saying youngins, he was in dc to long

  • @Tony-fq5bn
    @Tony-fq5bn 2 роки тому

    ............I always thought Gil would be one of those dudes that practiced irregularly and was just good anyway, wrong on that one

  • @ryanvason6818
    @ryanvason6818 4 роки тому

    bro just call nick young and say sorry dude

  • @TheFreshsack
    @TheFreshsack 4 роки тому

    @NickYoung @NickYoung @NickYoung @NickYoung

  • @MajorChipHazard16
    @MajorChipHazard16 3 роки тому

    Hibachi

  • @phillipjackson8601
    @phillipjackson8601 4 роки тому

    Lmao NICK YOUNG

  • @madterps
    @madterps 3 роки тому

    To be honest Hibachi never worked with weights and he never was a great defender, if he was more like Kobe, then the Wizards could have been great.

  • @anthonylew183
    @anthonylew183 4 роки тому +1

    Bull shht!!! Nick Young had the intelligence to apply himself, stop with the victimization mentality...Every person at some point in their life had someone tell them what they need to do to get to the next level we all make choices on who we listen to. The finger pointing of these younger generation is pathetic, own it because I hear it all the time from them "no body can't tell me nothing" well there you have it.

  • @sherwoodmark8231
    @sherwoodmark8231 4 роки тому +1

    Gilbert Arenas was a special player he's what I like to call a late bloomer he was just about to peak when the guns in the Locker Room stuff happened

  • @Swannkkkkk
    @Swannkkkkk 4 роки тому

    Nick young could’ve been so much better

  • @elchoppa2346
    @elchoppa2346 4 роки тому +1

    Gilbert Arenas better than kyrie 🤷🏿‍♂️

  • @brandonbonner4535
    @brandonbonner4535 4 роки тому

    I would like to see Gil interview lebron

  • @liamgo4715
    @liamgo4715 4 роки тому

    Dont believe 🙃Man did it on purpose wanted to be on top all time, bad teammate that's all

  • @jamesantoine5185
    @jamesantoine5185 4 роки тому

    Great insight, as a leader that’s one thing you should pass on “work ethic”
    Forthelowprice.com

  • @freddycalipari4242
    @freddycalipari4242 4 роки тому +9

    you can't pass on a work ethic lol.

    • @eghoseisiramen1892
      @eghoseisiramen1892 4 роки тому +3

      u can def teach it

    • @alod247
      @alod247 4 роки тому +14

      Mentors help develop guys all the time. You can definitely help instill work ethic in someone

    • @Westside19th
      @Westside19th 4 роки тому +1

      U can

    • @freddycalipari4242
      @freddycalipari4242 4 роки тому +1

      @@alod247 develop the guys with the right mindset. everyone doesn't have a high work ethic and is willing to make sacrifices.

    • @alod247
      @alod247 4 роки тому +1

      @@freddycalipari4242 so you’re saying only invest in people that got it together? Nah I’m good. Some people out here can achieve if they have a support system that is patient with them and helps them develop. Don’t ever be a coach please.

  • @jeremy4600
    @jeremy4600 4 роки тому +1

    Why is this guy getting so much attention now. He literally was NOT great. He was a damn good scorer but never won or accomplished anything. His best work was convincing a few desperate organizations into some bad contracts. Now he’s all of a sudden the wizard of greatness? Nah

    • @meuniversity4155
      @meuniversity4155 4 роки тому

      Follow Jordan then yo

    • @matthewlawson2675
      @matthewlawson2675 4 роки тому

      Except, he was great and was the proof of concept for the likes of Steph Curry, Damian Lillard, and Kyrie Irving. The Wizards are a bad organization, Ernie was a terrible GM, and giving Gilbert Arenas that contract really hurt the franchise but it was still the right move. KD may not resemble himself when he gets back but giving him the max is still a great move. Now Hibachi wasn't KD but he was All NBA 3 years in a row before his knees blew out...all without ever entering his "prime". Also to answer your question...it's his podcast and he has been getting attention because he is a unfiltered maniac that happens to know a lot about basketball. How you going to question the attention Agent Zero is getting but not Perkins? If you did, the answer is simple. Perkins is shameless and will throw anyone under the bus for clout.