Gilbert Arenas on Lessons from Kobe, His Current NBA Comp & What Rule He’d Change
From the Point by Trae YoungShow Notes
This week, Trae and Winston welcome their first guest: Gilbert Arenas. The former All-NBA selection joins "From the Point" for a lively convo that includes stories from his past and his take on the state of the game now. Gil reflects on his unlikely path in high school, shares a story about how Kobe Bryant changed his approach to the game, tells some wild tales about his interactions with the media and teammates, reveals which current players remind him of himself, and much more. ...
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