How Mental Challenges Can Alter an NBA Career
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- čas přidán 2. 04. 2023
- How Mental Challenges Can Alter an NBA Career as Gilbert Arenas details the mental struggles that players go through. When fans turn on players like Ben Simmons and Russell Westbrook, it can put them in a mental place that causes them to change their style of play and potentially derail their career.
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This show, JJ Reddick Pod, Thinking Basketball, & JxmyHighroller the best NBA content on CZcams, keep doing your thing Gil!
Kg certified is also a banger
Swishout Is better than Jimmy imo but both are great channels
Cosgrove as well
Jxmy does more thematic videos backed by analytics, and I like it but I just prefer talking about ball straight up
Don’t forget Road Trippin
Playing not to make a mistake is a real thing. Good stuff man.
It happens in the office too. Second guessing, being silent because you not tryna sound stupid, mannn
That’s true, irrational confidence is something that all players have. You need that to play in the league, but once you start doubting that or your mental is messed up, it’ll throw your whole game off.
This is what made Kobe so special. His mental was top tier
Lol the dickride never dies
@@NotAnAstronaut2k Its not dickriding. Literally no one since has had Kobe’s work ethic. HE DIED BECAUSE OF ACCOMMODATING FOR HIS WORK FOR GODS SAKE.
@silversoulken8376 oh yeah? how'd ya figure? Have u seen every nba player ever work out? LOL he was getting voted as the most overrated player ever before he died. Half his fans today are just a bunch of casuals on a bandwagon often quoting "MAmBA MenTaLiTy" every chance they get
@@NotAnAstronaut2k He literally got a helicopter as a form of transportation to avoid LA rush hours to get to wherever he needed to be on time, or even earlier. And used it for his family as well. Once again THATS HOW HE DIED, for accommodating to his work ethic.
Idgaf about what everyone else was saying bc they were opinions. THE FACT IS that no one has moved the same way, therefore makes his ethic unrivaled. If you have such a problem with that then make a video of your own since I’m sure a lot of your ilk would flock to hear that bullshit.
Now you can comment whatever else you’re gonna say, I ain’t gonna bother reading it from here on. 🤷🏽♂️
@@silversoulken i would ride my helicopter to work too if i had one
I got cut during tryouts my freshman year because of my mental not being right. Was going through stuff at home and i felt basketball was my only outlet so i needed it more than anything. Put tons of pressure on myself to perform well. So i decided to play not to make a mistake. Wouldnt shoot anything unless i was 15ft and in, with no defenders in sight. Would play hot potato with the ball even though i was supposed to be trying out for point guard, couldnt break the press for anything and i was faster than everyone else except 2 or 3 guys. That play where ben simmons passed up that layup, that was me for 3 days in those tryouts. The kicker is 95% of the guys trying out were guys who played pick up every friday after school and i would destroy em. The moment some actual stakes were put on my basketball skills, i crumbled. Probably my deepest regret in life is not going all out. Mentally psyching yourself out is the worst. I made the team the nexy year but the damage was already done.
Similar story my friend. I tell people there’s a dramatic difference between playing to win and playing not to lose.
That shit is real
I believe same thing happened to Andrew Wiggins before he joined the warriors. With the warriors, the pressure was off him and he was able to thrive
Look at Mikal Bridges stats since he went to the Nets. Crazy improvement!
This is why when Tatum said “I don’t listen to the media or fans” I knew he would be fine after struggling this season with his shooting.
Easy to say you don’t listen yet in fact you’ve already consumed it.
@@freakdavis3241 Exactly. There’s no way he hasn’t seen ANYTHING, bc everything is everywhere. He literally cannot escape it unless he goes off the grid completely.
I know Gil has a bunch of shows but this Gil’s arena is my favorite love the presentation and style
Gil’s fits have been going crazy!!!
4 more dollars raise! 😂 Yeah...Shaq and them were petty too. 😂💯
I didn't realize Gil was a basketball genius. I learn something every episode. Been a fan since Arizona.💯✌️
I've said this in comments about other NBA shows, but because this is the internet and nobody is here to tell me to shut the hell up, I'll say it again. Content like this, totally unscripted, with actual players, speaking with their real voices, amongst their friends and peers, is just so much better than the crap you get from so-called journalists. Even when I don't agree with something they say, I have so much respect for the men saying it. Everything they say reveals a depth of experience and knowledge. It's like listening in as amazing musicians talk about their craft or hearing high-end professional tradesmen discuss the best way to do a job, or renowned scientists debate theories in their own words. I might not understand everything they say, but I come away knowing a little bit more than I did before, and I get to feel like I've been allowed to see them as they see themselves, not as a team or an organization wants me to see them. Hell, maybe it's all bs and I'm naive for thinking otherwise. All I know is I don't ever need to hear Stephen A Smith or Skip Bayless talk again as long as stuff like this is available.
Gil show is awesome! Love that Laettner pothead history 🤣
Just shows you the insight of how professionally athletes are humans and taking care of your head outside the court it’s just as important as your shape and perfoming.
Keep it rolling Agent 0!
Gil should've been a big media figure 7 years ago
He's got nothing but time to make up for lost years and he's doing great.
No he shouldn't have it's just you people who actually never really see him play he wasn't at good as he thinks he was in his mind
@@704jizzle2 you’re drunk , gil was that dude , bro had a 3 year run of averaging 25, 29, and 28💀💀injuries is all that messed him up
Facts
Ironically, he wasn't in the right mental place 7 yrs ago
Now u playin not to make a mistake instead of playing basketball, thats so true
I'm wiping tears from my eyes.. Tune up the sad music..
That's some real stuff that I think applies to all athletes. Going from being praised for the majority of your life then facing criticism from whoever...
Set design is perfect
Everybody needs a psychiatric evaluation early in life. And therapy. Too many people walking around with issues they don't even know
Too damn true !!
Gil always dress like he just woke out of bed and remembered he had to wear Adidas while on set 😂
Bro said “reading books” like he couldn’t believe it 😂
There’s a distinct difference between playing to win and playing not to lose.
😂😂😂 I’m crying BJ @ 2:03
I love Gil. Always keeps it 100 & doesn't show too much favoritism or biasness. Westbrook has been red flagged bcus of the media.
Gil always adding GST to his stories lol
OG comedians used to heckle each other in the comedy cellar in New York
true but comedians heckling each other is like players getting on each other, its different when your fans do it
those guys are on point
Gil’s tracksuit is fire
Good observation. You definitely have to have a different mentality to play the game on that level.
I feel like that’s my problem…I play not to make a mistake which is impossible and it impacts my game
I know what you mean
Fax
Try to fail
Josiah always slide a funny ass comment in there 🤣🤣🤣
Mental illness is a major problem in America its Mental but unless you have a solid circle around you and a real family support its gone be Hard..
Gil be saying somereal shit, he's one of the only analyst that sound like he know what he talking bout
I remember those free throws Gil. I was working in the Acela Club on the 2nd floor worst memory ever. Losing to LeBrick
He sonned your team and the entire eastern conference and you have the nerve to say “LeBrick”🤣🤣🤣
Dude is more of an actor than personality. Very talented
we got to look at this and give bronny his props man. it aint easy for him.
😂😂 damn I ain’t know they was telling em not to shoot
Adidas needs to make commercials of just Gil giving takes dressed fresh AF
It's safe to say Westbrook has not crumbled and should not be mentioned in anyway on this video.
Y’all need more lights on y’all set
Can gil comment on lebron touching him on free throw line ?
Gil should join First Take
Kobe…👼🏽
The russ thing is a bad example. I remember those games, lakers fans were definitely excited to have him there they started booing him after he repeatedly turned the ball over at the worst times, got cooked on defensive matchups, missed wide open layups and so on. Russ probably had to come to terms with "my style of playing basketball is not conducive to winning" and honestly if he himself is at peace with that, then thats all that matters
Another example is watch all the great players that go to the Knicks for the last 20 years Jalen Rose is the main one. I always stick with my head. He is so confident that when he got to New York, he became a Bummy player the environment and the mindset has a lot to do with it. Gill is so do you want in to the mechanics and the mindset of basketball?
Well Knicks fans are the worst in the whole league so thats a given in any era tbh
Shaq left because ORLANDO SAID HE WASN'T WORTH A 100 MILL
He tell this story atleast once a month
I had a weird mental struggle from middle school up to junior varsity. I was always one of the best players on my team and a starter for as long as I have played. I was a 6'4 pass-first point guard who rarely looked to score and I would average around 4-8 points a game with an extremely high efficiency as I would only look to score when it was free. I had a lethal jumpshot and was always one of the best shooters on my team in practice, but come game-time it was impossible to get me to shoot the ball. My success came in my effort and excelling in every other area of the game as I simply could not get myself to try to score the ball. I was like prime Russell Westbrook but without the shot attempts. I would go into games with a scorers mindset and it would not translate in actual play.
I never really got over it and fell out of love with the game, where I quit after my sophomore year. I still can't figure out why I am like this and continue to play this way outside of competitive play.
That’s why it should be ok to wear ear buds while in a nba game if basketball players got to listen to they favorite music while hooping shit everybody would b playing like superstars then 😂
Good idea but they also need to hear each other, coach, ref, whistle, buzzer etc
You gotta here calls plays the buzzer and everything in an nba
Gil lookin like the Purple People Eater
I like this format...Gil..Big guy and one guest....that whole panel talk is too much.
Fear. LeBron told Gil exactly what was going to happen and when it did, Gilbert got help
Fear? lol even Mario Chalmers would punk LeCap, Gil just choked cuz of the moment
@@NotAnAstronaut2k how would he punk him. Mario Chalmers only had career with Lebron. He bitter. He said they never said it but you could tell. So it was pointless to say
I let some lil corny shit get me off my pivot. I’m back in my bag though let’s get it 💪🏽
When is Gil gonna get KG on the couch mein
Westbrook's game didn't change with the Lakers, it's that he played with another man whose game mirrored his in style of play
The russ hate was crazy. He wouldn't play a game and the media still found a way to talk about him across every network.
@@demikpreWestbrick
Never been a russ fan but 1 player doesnt make or break a team (unless mvp caliber). My problem with him is his late game decision making. His best year to me was 2016 with his passing
So which is it? One player can or can't?
@@kritav1111 so you 😕....u definitely don't know wtf you're talking about
@@silversoulken so one player does make or break a team, period....is that fast enough?
@@silversoulken you said one player doesn't make or break a team , then said a MVP type player can....so that MVP type player is one player right? He can make or break a team? You tell me
@@silversoulken so Giannis, MVP caliber can win without Middleton?..what if both were playing can they win without Jrue?
What about Steph, MVP Caliber, can win without Klay? What if both play can they win without Green? You mfers don't know wtf you're talking about...
A bern to a lot of Lakers game. Russ getting booed did not happen as often as they are making it seem. He got a ton of love and cheers at the games I attended.
Russ was a third option averaging 18/7/7 one year and 15/7/7 the next. He didnt crumble..he was just taking all the heat but bron was shooting just as bad
Stop it Russ has not gotten any better since about year 4 or 5 no growth as a player
@@nicstone3141 he avg 30,10,10 avg 27,8,8 in Houston, 26,11,12 in Washington. You are tripping. He was the scapegoat in LA and brown holding the ball til 22 seconds on the clock and passes to Russ on a three
@@jordaneason5658exactly bro they say anything, they traded Russel and still got bounced out it wasn’t his fault, was the main two super stars fault
Smh with Russ the Lakers wouldn’t have made the play in… without Russ they thrived.. Russ is a great talent just not the highest IQ
@@dee4600 He is a great athlete fast strong agile hops but he is awful basketball player i could careless about them bloated numbers
Delonte West is why Dallas won
Go plau at the ymca if you dont want anyone to care when you lose.
Di’Angelo Russell
Gil is TRIPPING talking about his stats are as good as everyone else. What about field goal percentage lol? 3 point percentage?
4:05 this that fan ish how you gon say the man not “ working” like nahh this fan mentality crazy Russ was never playing bad ever like how folks hyping
And Kobe turned boos to beaus!!!
Cue Hate Me Now!!!
I feel like you’re starting to slowly see it with giannis ngl. Yes he’s humble but it feels like his mannerisms and attitude towards certain things aren’t what they used to be
Love Gil’s perspective, 18,8,8 on his first year with the lakers and they called it bad lol. Their team defense was terrible and their two star players had trouble staying healthy , but w.e
If you solely look at the numbers they will mislead you. He was terrible while he was in the Lakers. Lowest fg percentage and a lot of turnovers. Keep acting like the criticism was unwarranted smh
@@zabariduwab9950 it wasn't " criticism " lol it was unwarranted SLANDER
@rowley3 Yall will no revised how trash Westbeick was for the Lakers
@@1ajgtwm ok
God is the best therapy . 🙏
Lamelo shots 41% FG and 37% from 3 big difference from Russ 43% FG and 29% from 3.
The point is that many point guards shoot low 40% from the field and nothing is said. Russ has one major weakness which is his 3 point shooting. Players have weaknesses it's the job of the gm to build a team that compliments their players. Lakers got rid of all shooters on a team with AD lebron and russ. It was bound to fail. Now russ is on the clippers with tons of shooting and it's going pretty well
@@NewRimHoopsyou can’t shoot low from the field AND low from 3 point. Are you stupid? Lebron and AD still played well even with poorly built roster.
Dude on this show is clearly not a NBA fan...he said LeBron was reading books...lol...everyone knows LeBron only reads the first page of books lol
Gil did not like lil dude stealing the show these episodes
Russell Westbrook is why I lost respect for Ben Simmons. If anything this offseason Russ had every excuse not to show up but he did and tried his best to make shit work on da Lakers.
Ben just soft Westbrook not.
Everyone different, Russ' brain is different from Ben's
@@kaydee1485 Ben is a softie point blank
Russ And Ben Simmons should never be compared. Russ was just on a Team his skill’s didn’t mesh with. Russ played hard. Ben is not the Competitor Russ is . Please don’t disrespect Russ by comparing them.
That man was terrible. He JUST started improving , so wtf are you talking about
@@zabariduwab9950 wtf are you talking about?
@@zabariduwab9950 Russ isn’t a spot up shooter. That ability to not shoot 3 point shots made him not good for this lakers team as constructed.
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Bruh folks stay w this 3:06 “play better” bro it’s not that simple at all
bro see plz see euroleague team and presure... pratizan belgrade or red star... 20000 crazy ultar fans and ben simons is feeling bad...😂😂😂
Dub..😎
Did you shoot 2000 or make 2000 😂😂😂😂
Gil did you watch yaself crumble??! Smh this guy smh
Lebron ain’t never read no damn book
Call Julius randle
Ben is the blame... no one else...
@@DraGanix33 not everyone is mentally tough enough to be a professional athlete
@@DraGanix33 but he IS a Athlete WTF r u talking about he choose to play this sport at that level and fans pay their money to see they can DEFINITELY BOO
@@DraGanix33 Ben dont care about the game, of course he aint gon cry
@@704jizzle2 at least Westbrook cares about the game with his high effort and energy, Ben dont even wanna touch the ball when he's out there
@DraGanix whos hating? its not hating when Ben showing people he doesn't care about the game, he just wants the NBA Lifestyle so save all them excuses for someone else.
The lab rats rather follow narratives when it comes to Simmons/Russ. Those fans don’t like basketball.
The Christian L story is sad.
They literally blamed Russ no matter how good he played, every loss was somehow his fault even if AD dropped only 5 pts somehow the Russ got blamed🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️
If you solely look at the numbers they will mislead you. He was terrible while he was in the Lakers. Lowest fg percentage and a lot of turnovers. Keep acting like the criticism was unwarranted smh
@@zabariduwab9950 that’s 🧢and u know it, if u actually watched the laker games with u can would clearly see that the team as a whole had terrible defense and lebron defense was and still is ass, and there were plenty of games when lebron or ad had a bunch of TOs but y’all would ignore that and just bash Russ
@@respektsouls7786 yo bro he wasn’t that bad that’s why they benched him and traded him 🤣😂 smh whatever lil bro
@@zabariduwab9950 They set him up and this season he was getting called 6MOY. The boos stopped so quickly ya change
@@controversialmann5345 6MOY? I’m glad he’s had some bounce back games this season, but No way was ever in the actual conversation for that award. Was Russ the reason for the Lakers issues? No. Was Russ able to really help the lakers? No. Russ had some good games coming off the bench, but its was never consistent. More to the point Russ’s weaknesses are getting exposed more and more cause his athleticism is falling off.
Westbrook never gonna get his respect smh
He already got his respect. Don't let two years of negative media change what you know about Russell...
Another reason why the bubble never counted. Everyone was allowed to just focus on basketball and that has never been the NBA. The NBA is the bright lights and attention that comes with it and the travel.
Who tf is this guest? Idk if he’s worst or the woman lmao…. Thanks god Gil doesn’t mind explaining
Dude say what about the fg % 🤡
A clown shoots the ball inefficient all game
Acting like Russ wasn’t trash on the road as well 😭
Gilbert didn’t shoot 2000 😂😂😂
Ain’t no way you even counting that high while grabbing your rebounds unless he had someone feeding him the ball and counting for him
Paid 40 mil to play a kids game. Cry me a river
So its our fault?
No one said that Danny go outside
They really tryna defend Russ like ppl was just booin him to boo him knowin he was playin like ass wit the lakers why I can’t take gil serious like that just be talkin
2,000 free throws is 🧢
Why do u think that
I actually believe him. He has an insane work ethic
We’re talking about people that get paid millions to hoop
Y’all act like Westbrook was getting boo d off the rip. After weeks of air balls and bricks that’s when the names and the boos came. He earned that shit.
I understand Russ played like shit. But it’s a difference between playing bad but still giving 100% effort and quitting on your team. Ben Simmons literally quit on philly. He deserved everything that came after that. Russ is not someone who will quit on his team. No matter what the score is, how bad he’s shooting, the boos, the slander, etc. Despite everything Russ never folded and that’s what I love about him. He should never be compared to Ben Simmons.
That’s thing Westbrook AINT DO THE NECESSARY WORK on him game period ! He didn’t work on his weaknesses which was shooting from deep on the perimeter that was his issue his whole career he relied on his athleticism wayyyyy to much now he can’t dunk a frequency anymore his poor Jumpshot mechanics were exposed !
On Hood ain't nobody crumble harder than Paul Pierce after shitting himself that one game
Most of the time Gil is correct but this dude didnt watch Westbrook miss easy layups constantly, have atrocious 3 point shooting in the most inopportune times, have butterfingers and turn the ball over and then have no self perspective and say "hey my bad"
As a laker fan. I grew up watching Magic... volume scorers dont impress us. Westbrooks game waa not for us. You average a triple double but no championship we dont care.
Reaves over westbrook
Gil talking bout stats saying russ played fine just tells you he didn't watch foh. Dude was 🗑