Veteran or Rising Star? Arenas & Crew Debate USA Basketball Selection.

Gilbert Arenas slams USA Basketball team selection, focusing on both professional and youth teams. The Gil’s Arena crew also debated the merits of including rookie players like Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark on the Olympic team, weighing the benefits of their popularity against the experience of veteran players. They also discuss the current Olympic team composition and the selection process.

The conversation then shifts to identifying the top five WNBA players currently, with the crew mentioning names like Skylar Diggins, Brittney Griner, Chelsea Gray, and Jackie Young. They note that their perspective as players gives them unique insight into who’s performing well, which may differ from public perception.

The speakers also touch on the challenges of position changes, citing examples from both the WNBA and NBA where players struggled when moved to unfamiliar roles.