On this episode, we've got one we’ve been looking for, knowledge of the game from guys that played it. Earl Watson got into coaching at the pro level after thirteen seasons as a player. By 2015 he was in the head coach seat in Phoenix. The first thing he did was recognize the brilliance in store for Devin Booker and then put him in a position to tap into it. By going through the fires and playing among greatness, Earl’s approach to coaching is with that in mind. For Gil, he recognizes Earl’s phi...
Oct 14, 2020•2 hr 13 min•Ep. 87
On this episode, we’ve got something for the game changers. Rayah Marshall, a 6’5 sensationally skilled high school senior, brings the kind of length, court vision and play making ability that has her among the top players in the nation. Headed to USC next year, Rayah stands to be a player who is poised to push the women’s game forward...think KD in mismatches, scoring at will against any type of defender. For Gil, he sees her length and creativity mixed with basketball IQ and hunger as the key ...
Oct 07, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 86
On this episode, we have the man who got the one and only Gilbert Arenas on track to eventually become a pro. The pride of Grant High School himself, coach Howie Levine. With over 30 years and 500+ wins under his belt, coach Levine’s legacy is as a true teacher of the game. As intense as he was when the game tipped off, coach was equally dedicated to making his players reach their dreams. For Gil, coach Levine recognized just what made him a truly special player. Beyond the physical gifts, which...
Sep 30, 2020•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 85
On this episode, we have a player who is not only a freak athlete and is tremendously skilled, he’s also is incredibly thoughtful and an absolute worker. But make no mistake about it...he’s a flat-out stud. Meet Kijani Wright. After two years in high school, Kijani has stacked up Team USA honors, top rankings for his class, all state, all conference and all coast accolades and has made Windward in LA a must see program. For Gil, Kijani isn’t just a talented big, he’s a talented basketball player...
Sep 23, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 84
On this episode, we’re joined by one of the hardest working guys in the game, Dash Lovell. Born in Trinidad, raised in Brooklyn, Dash headed to California to first gain knowledge and also work with elite level talent. He staked his claim as a ball handling guru and expanded his reach to develop complete players with elite level skill, intelligence and technique. His attention to detail, like seeing angles, tireless preparation and finishing strategy have him among the best minds in his field. Cu...
Sep 16, 2020•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 83
On this episode, we have one of the most publicized, physically gifted and dynamically skilled players in his class, Amari Bailey. For a kid that started out in Chicago and ended up in California at Sierra Canyon, Amari’s early progression has been unreal. As a sophomore he showed out and showed why he has pro makeup with two years left to go in high school! For Gil, it’s Amari’s ability to adapt and bring high level versatility that sets him apart from the field. His explosiveness and bounce ma...
Sep 09, 2020•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 82
On this episode, it’s another first, as we have the first father/son podcast installment. Alijah Arenas is a beast in the making, of course he’s got the DNA but he’s been working on every aspect from foundation to skill building, to strength and straight up competition. All under the watchful eye of his pops. For Alijah, he’s ahead of the curve with all the necessary tools to be a one-of-a-kind player. For Gil, there are no shortcuts and by no means is he sugarcoating it. While Alijah didn’t imm...
Sep 02, 2020•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 81
On this episode, we salute a part of the No Chill family. Travis Nichols, creator of T.N.T. Training and founder of the Southern California Academy, has a vision, is making the sacrifices and working tirelessly to make them happen. His approach to skill development is built around relationships. Trav digs in on the mentorship approach and works from the inside out to make not just better players, but better people. As Gil sees it, that’s no easy feat. What you have to give up and turn down along...
Aug 26, 2020•1 hr
On this episode, we have a story that you need to hear. It’s the story of tremendous talent, incredible obstacles, tragedy, triumph and human spirit. It’s the story of Jason Mckinney aka “Jmack”, a basketball prodigy who emerged on the scene in LA, rose to fast stardom, but setbacks in the way of injury, guidance, even a shooting, left him with a journey unfulfilled. Still, Jmack persevered and stayed true to the game. He even found a friend with another teenage star, a young Kobe Bryant, that w...
Aug 19, 2020•1 hr 23 min
On this episode, we get it straight outta the mud! For Dylan Andrews, the sensationally talented guard out of LA, Mud City is a place he’s familiar with and a place we can all associate with. Along with Kijani Wright, Dylan’s counterpart at Windward in LA, they’ve built a basketball powerhouse in a place that’s otherwise overlooked. What you need to know about Dylan is he’s positioning himself as one of the best all-around players off his class and he’s working towards a big time leap onto the b...
Aug 12, 2020•1 hr 6 min
On this episode, we take it back with the two guys who started it all for some of the most legendary hoopers. David and Dana Pump, were pioneers of the AAU scene in LA in the late 80’s/early 90’s. With what began as a scouting service, the Pump brothers recognized a need to establish organized basketball and a pipeline to put west coast players on the national stage. With the Pump-N-Run, they did exactly that. From James Harden and Paul George, to Klay Thompson and of course a prodigy from the v...
Aug 05, 2020•50 min
On this, we have a guy you may have dropped off your radar, but make no mistake about it, he hasn’t gone anywhere. The last time you saw Kyree Walker he was doing damage on Dream Vision, following a standout junior season at Hillcrest Prep, earning him five-star recruit rankings. Instead of playing as a senior, Kyree opted to save it for the next level, and instead of the unpredictable route for a teenager overseas, he’s going underground before popping up on NBA draft boards. Kyree has crossed ...
Jul 29, 2020•1 hr 28 min
On this episode, one of the most dynamically skilled players of her age group...number one ranked to be specific, Juju Watkins comes through. Juju had a sensational freshman season at Windward High School in LA. In addition to her top ranking, Juju was named LA Times Player of the Year -- as a freshman! She was also invited to the Team USA trials for 2020 and was first team All-CIF in California. Decorated to say the least, and building on her resume, along with her skillset...as we speak! For G...
Jul 22, 2020•1 hr 17 min
On this episode, we have a true one-of-a-kind talent. She even coined her own nickname. Destiny Lunan, aka “Ky-She” as the skill and bop as influenced by her NBA namesake, Kyrie Irving himself. Thanks to the influence of current players, blended with golden era 90’s playground creativity and new school skill work, she is way ahead of schedule. To double down, she also subscribes to Gil’s school of thought, playing levels up to make herself even better. If that’s not enough, Gil found her on Inst...
Jul 15, 2020•58 min
On this episode, we have the very motivational story of Ben Schtolzberg. As Gil would naturally take a shine to, Ben is a valley kid that has worked his way up the ranks with very little hype or attention. A starting point guard as a freshman at Notre Dame High School, he went from running an offense on an upperclassmen heavy team, to taking over the squad the next season. Now, heading into his junior year, he’s putting up numbers that get him visits to UNC, Davidson and programs across the coun...
Jul 08, 2020•1 hr 20 min
On this episode, we’re joined by one of the most sensationally talented players of his era. Josh Christopher is a top-ranked, dynamically skilled, incoming freshman headed to Arizona State. Only isn’t planning on staying there long. Josh has all of the tools and ability to go to the league early and make an impact. For the kid that goes by "Jaygup", he’s not looking to make it, he’s working to be great. As Gil sees it, wanting to be an all-time great, means you’re already on your way there. At t...
Jul 01, 2020•1 hr 16 min
On this episode, we’re calling all dogs! It’s one thing to talk a good game, but we’re coming at the players that bring it every night! Those gritty, grimy, hungry dudes with no back down and no quit. To do that, we have Etiwanda High School standout and incoming UCLA recruit, Jaylen Clark. Jaylen attacks his opponent on the defensive side of the ball and scores it at a high clip. For Gil, he knows all about the dog mentality. What it takes to truly earn the label and what it means when you see ...
Jun 25, 2020•1 hr 15 min
On this episode, we’re talking about changing the game. To do that we have Mackenly Randolph, incoming freshman to the Sierra Canyon girls basketball team and daughter of the one and only Zach Randolph. It’s one thing to grow up with a pops like Z-Bo, but Mackenly moved to California and played for the late, great Kobe Bryant’s AAU team, the Mambas. So now she’s working with Agent Zero himself and Gil wants Mackenly to start thinking bigger. Why not challenge women’s hoops and go straight to the...
Jun 17, 2020•21 min
On this episode, we have the incredibly decorated and projected high draft pick, Onyeka Okongwu. If you’re not current on Onyeka’s pedigree, we’ll get you familiar before the SoCal product’s NBA landing. The Big O was a crucial part of the highly publicized Chino Hills High School team before a big time freshman season at USC. Gil cooked up a new handle for him, and with his athleticism, motor and versatility, “Double O” has a nice ring to it. For Gil, he wants Onyeka to push his limits and forg...
Jun 10, 2020•53 min
On this episode, we dive into the world of AAU. To do that, we got the man himself, Etop Udo-Ema. For those of you who know who Etop is, you know why he’s labeled as the lynchpin of AAU basketball. For those that are not familiar, get ready for some next level insight from Etop, who built and runs the AAU power house, the Compton Magic. As Gil is getting back into the AAU universe as a coach and parent, he’s realizing just how different things are now compared to the era he came up in. We break ...
May 27, 2020•1 hr 9 min
On this episode, we’re back with a whole new energy. We’re joined by one of the most dynamically talented future stars in basketball, fresh off his sensational sophomore season, Skyy Clark. Since we last caught up with him, he climbed even higher atop all boards for the class of 2022. Skyy got all-state and all-CIF honors as a sophomore and was named to the Team USA Junior National team. Agent Zero was watching the whole time. Now, we have Skyy on the couch to talk about his move from California...
May 06, 2020•1 hr 4 min
On this episode, we check in from the lockdown of 2020 with the idea that when you take something away, you appreciate it that much more. Taking away the game of basketball -- the competition, the comradery, the fun -- it really hurts. Comparing it to what an athlete goes through with a major injury, you can use the time away from the game to view the things from a different perspective. For Agent Zero, he sees it as an opportunity. A chance to get better. By using the down time to focus on what...
Mar 26, 2020•1 hr 6 min
On this episode, we come back after a long lay off with a lot to talk about. Agent Zero makes it official, and talks about his move to get into the coach ranks at the youth level. For Gil, he’s spent plenty of time on the sidelines as a parent of young players, but recent events have pushed him to become more involved. It’s something he’s been contemplating for some time, but he finally settled on his reasons to commit. Meanwhile, the tragic loss of Kobe Bryant has rattled the basketball communi...
Feb 24, 2020•2 hr 5 min
On this episode, we stop all of the chatter and examine what makes a great scorer so damn good. Meaning, we put what James Harden is doing, and has been doing year-over-year in Houston. He cracks the code and figures out how to become the most unstoppable scorer of his era. Sure there are critics and haters, but what he’s doing is truly remarkable when you examine the layers for though and preparation. He puts the pressure on any and all defenders, and doing what the all-time great scorers do. A...
Dec 16, 2019•1 hr 40 min
On this episode, we’re joined by one of the most decorated guests ever to come through the show. Gazmine Meadows, who goes by GG and “Got Game” is a 3-time Olympic gold medalist, an All-American and the first African American female bowler at the University of Nebraska. GG, came to the NCP all from Providence, RI, to encounter another bowler with world class dreams. Before he was the Hibachi or Agent Zero, Gilbert Arenas went as Boy Wonder, El Jeffe, the Hurricane and eventually the Legend -- do...
Dec 03, 2019•54 min
On this episode, we bring together two Washington Wizards greats, as "Tuff Juice" himself, Caron Butler re-unites with "No Chill" Gil. We break out how individuals from different backgrounds come together to form a team. A roster is put together on paper, but it's how the personalities mesh and the assembly of talent fits together to win game. Beyond that, there’s the role of ownership, the style of coach and, of course, the fan base. At this point, both Gilbert and Caron can speak from experien...
Nov 23, 2019•1 hr 9 min
On this episode, we come to you from Complexcon. The yearly event of sneaker heads, hype best and culture connoisseurs, we had an invite to do a show in front of the Long Beach audience at the event. We go in on the theme of coolness and culture as it applies to a basketball team. To get us to that point, we brought on long time hoop guru, coach and fashion head, Tracey Mills. Brother of NBA vet Chris Mills, Tracey came up on the LA hoop scene and goes way back with the young NBA phenom that was...
Nov 11, 2019•50 min
On this episode, we’re back and just in time as the NBA season gets underway. Fresh off the opening game of two of the best teams in the league, Gil reports back from taking in the Lakers versus Clippers. Aside for Kawhi and LeBron, Agent Zero looks to how the coaches should manage the personnel on these rosters if they want to run the table. As he sees it, while they need to figure out rotations at this point in the season, they better establish their identity before their opponents make them p...
Oct 27, 2019•1 hr 52 min
On this episode, we’ve told you to break out your notebook from time-to-time on the No Chill Podcast. Now, we’re giving you the cheat sheet. Agent Zero is at his best when he’s breaking down the game. How to beat defenses. How to find a way to score when most would say you can’t. And looking at the court as only he can. After our first season, we’re putting it all together. Often, Gil wanted to get on the court to get his point across. That’s way better than sitting in a chair and talking game. ...
Oct 19, 2019•48 min
On this episode, we round up our favorite moments with some of basketball's best personalities. From Lou Williams' outlook to Kevin Durant's perspective we learned more about what makes these guys tick. Dwight Howard offered up his point of view and how it evolved over the years. And of course Nick Young kept it wild. Enjoy these highlights from season one of the No Chill Podcast, and stay tuned for more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 12, 2019•1 hr 45 min
