Gilbert Arenas Says the Wizards Are Back! Stephen A. Loses It

In this episode of The Stephen A. Smith Show, Stephen A. welcomes Gilbert Arenas for a wide-ranging NBA conversation following the NBA Draft and a chaotic offseason. Gilbert explains why he believes the Washington Wizards are finally headed in the right direction after selecting AJ Dybantsa and adding major pieces to the roster. Stephen A. isn't exactly convinced, leading to a hilarious debate about whether Washington can actually make a deep playoff run. The two also discuss Jalen Brunson's championship impact, De'Aaron Fox and the Spurs, the Lakers' future with Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves, LeBron James' importance to Los Angeles, Giannis Antetokounmpo joining the Miami Heat, and whether the Celtics made a mistake by holding on to Jaylen Brown. Plus, Gilbert reveals the NBA storyline he's most excited to watch next season. 🔔 Subscribe for more exclusive interviews, breaking NBA news, and unfiltered sports commentary from Stephen A. Smith. #StephenASmith #GilbertArenas #NBA CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 01:15 Gilbert Arenas Joins the Show 01:48 Did the Wizards Make the Right Pick? 02:49 AJ Dybantsa's Future in Washington 04:12 Gilbert Predicts a Deep Wizards Playoff Run 06:09 Jalen Brunson's Championship Impact 10:19 De'Aaron Fox Under Pressure? 12:42 Spurs Add Size Around Wembanyama 13:17 Gilbert's Honest Lakers Assessment 15:07 Do the Lakers Need LeBron? 16:46 Giannis to Miami Changes Everything 19:14 Jaylen Brown, Boston & The Celtics' Future 20:49 The Best NBA Storyline for Next Season 22:12 Thunder vs. Knicks Championship Rematch? 24:14 Can Jaylen Brown Reach Another Level? 26:37 What's Next for Gil's Arena? 27:22 Final Thoughts https://sxm.app.link/YouTubeSAS Connect with me on social media: Twitter: https://x.com/stephenasmith Instagram:   / stephenasmith   TikTok:   / stephenasmith   Facebook:   / stephena   LinkedIn:   / stephen-a-smith-763b31194