When athletes talk about the "game within the game," I thought they was just talkin' about on the court. I never even CONSIDERED the politics of contracts & incentives in particular. Fascinating!
u mean the crooked side of the nba. if u want to know more of the " business " side of the nba go and watch the video on youtube called " michael jordan untouchable. "
They do that in the NFL too. Victor Cruz talked about it on ESPN. Eli Manning stopped throwing him the ball intentionally so he could 1. Miss incentives in his contracts 2. Create a narrative that Victor Cruz was washed after injury.
@@jerrycruz1709 well the problem with making them incentive based is that people will go out of their way to make sure you don't get it. It takes away from the purity of the game. People will too busy worried about their stats instead of just playing the game.
Hes the black ryen russillo. i love how theyre both 100% aware of the opinions of other fans and also all the narratives they dont just do that thing they have to do on sports television where they have to act like they havent already seen the 3 other shows in the the previous time slots before theirs and havent heard their opinions already 😂
With ZERO regard for teammates incentives, as well as upcoming contracts! Costly for all- but me, me, I. ~Ain't nobody forgot!, what only ..1.. is yappin' about. ~ Makes 0 wanna throw a Bday party for self in the $1.3mil range. ~Dumb is stupid as fake is fake.
This makes me think about when Moe Harkless hit his numbers for his 3pt % incentive late in the season. Man didn't take another 3 for the rest of the season 😂
I missed Amin! Good points shared. I saw it happen in football this year with the Eagles. They didn't run the ball for like 6 games to stop miles sanders from baking or on a contract year.
I had a feeling that was the case for it being contract year, I felt the thrown last game by Doug P was something the same. This is a feeling fans get but rarely look into, but I’m sure there will be a documentary pointing out this hopefully
Brady stayed in the game one more play to Gronk his catch to hit his 1 million bonus. Russell Wilson did it also I think for his receiver but I think the offense coach called that play.
This is very interesting stuff, reminds me of Tom Brady passing the ball to one of his teammates so he could get the bonus. Now you know why sometimes players be mad and act out in the game for what seems like no reason.
Except the whole story about force feeding Grant Hill doesn't appear to be true, unless he's misremembering some details. Hill had a few seasons where he scored around 15ppg, so I thought at first he might be talking about 05-06 season where he ended at 15.1ppg -- but Hill missed the last 20+ games of the season, and didn't take many shots in his last game that season either. I checked the other seasons where he was close to 15ppg, and none of them feature Grant taking a lot of shots in his last game of the season (or 2nd to last game either). The only season that I could find that even remotely seemed like the scenario he was talking about was in 08-09 in Phoenix, where Grant finished the season with 12ppg, and in the last game of the season shot 7/25. So maybe it was a 12ppg incentive clause? That seems a bit weird, but maybe I guess.
Message board, remember Antonio Brown? He went through the exact same thing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Tom Brady wouldn't throw him the ball as he only need a few yards to reach his incentive. He knew exactly what was going on and went nuts on the sideline. People were so caught up in his antics, they didn't even listen to the contents of what he said.
I noticed in a Lakers vs warriors game in the bubble year that kuzma hit a 3 and it was ruled a 2 making it 76-72 warriors. Warriors won 89-88 after they missed another shot by kcp
He walked out when Dan le betard got fired. I think Dan asked if anyone was with him and Amin got up and walked out. Lack of freedom of speech over there at Disney I suppose.
People really wasn’t aware of the contracts and players play. The true definition of a fanatic. Excited and not knowing what’s really going on. I hate fans.
Damn first the situation with the dolphins coach & now this convo.. All this does for me is confirm that even the NBA is rigged I guarantee ALL sports are rigged
Interesting to see what 2 or 3 NBA contracts with incentives in the same team looking like, affevting team basketball. I also wonder what the situation is like in the case for Russell Westbrook now that NBA players in general are doing this
They lowkey exposing a % of the rigging right here in this vid. Or how the game is altered which affects everything from Championships to the Sportsbetting world
I’ve listened to all episodes of the podcast. I love the topics and potential for the pod but you guys are all over the place. I know you guys are just starting but I suggest you get a nee producer to provide more of structure and flow.
Giving players that's not worth it 100 mill dollars makes the game boring once they get the money they don't care anymore that's why I'm not so hyped about ja morant yes he playing out of his mind now but I want to see how he play when he gets his bag cause he going to get it and the bitches come and distractions I want to see how passionate about the game he is then
Every players different, but you’re not lying. Look at Zion. Made more than 75 million BEFORE ever playing a game of basketball in the NBA. Now the kid just doesn’t care. It doesn’t matter if u don’t like the team that drafted you. You still go out there and give it 100 percent
@@yungboytop5614 yep he getting his money he get to eat all he want and all the bs he wants I won't that big on zion take away his athleticism he not even an nba player he can't defend or shoot and not an elite passer
Gotta run back on fast breaks at least ONCE every 10 games...And, Celts sure wouldn't have D White now...And ,afa next seaon..7 players will now get $2.715 mil. And, if no- hustle did get it..Then 7 teamates would only earn 2 mil$ for next season. ~ But got your' point.
When athletes talk about the "game within the game," I thought they was just talkin' about on the court. I never even CONSIDERED the politics of contracts & incentives in particular. Fascinating!
Honestly man that starts in high school. With money under the table and politics. By the time it gets to the pros, yeah it's really real
And sports book betting. I feel like that's a bigger issue than contracts
You never considered the money? You think millionaires and billionaires are just playing marbles? Wtf?
Likewise man, my mind was actually blown. Makes you wonder what some players incentives truly look like
Nigga there’s really politics in the shit u think Antonio brown did that shit for fun 😭
MORE OF THIS PLEASE. PEOPLE NEED TO UNDERSTAND MORE OF THE BUSINESS SIDE OF THE NBA.
u mean the crooked side of the nba. if u want to know more of the " business " side of the nba go and watch the video on youtube called " michael jordan untouchable. "
You can say people need to understand. The tough part is, a lot of them don't want to.
Listening to this makes me feel dumb when I listen to Stephan A Smith and these “TV personalities”
They probably told them to never talk about this again!!! The NBA MAFIA
They do that in the NFL too. Victor Cruz talked about it on ESPN. Eli Manning stopped throwing him the ball intentionally so he could 1. Miss incentives in his contracts 2. Create a narrative that Victor Cruz was washed after injury.
NFL is way worse cuz a lot more of their contracts are incentives based.
just like AB as well
@@dee_aegis007 that’s good tbh make the players work for their money don’t just give them completely guaranteed deals
@@jerrycruz1709 I don’t think you watched the video lol
@@jerrycruz1709 well the problem with making them incentive based is that people will go out of their way to make sure you don't get it. It takes away from the purity of the game. People will too busy worried about their stats instead of just playing the game.
Amin!! He was dope on The Jump. Way better than a lot of these "analysts"
Not dope but i do get what u mean
@@Dracovibes308 Nah, Dope!
I clicked on here just cuz of him. ESPN wrong for cancellation of Dan leBetard show and the jump. This man is underrated
@@gunotlucio facts. I get them getting rid of Rachel, but The Jump had a great vibe
@@whitehaven80 Well the Jump is still around, just has another name and some of the same people are on: Jefferson, Barnes, Shelbourne, Windhorst, etc.
I can never get tired of Gil's podcasts
For real
I do
You should lol
This conversation is going to open some doors some people don’t want opened. This is deep
I always said that the show Ballers would’ve been better had it been about the NBA
Just hearing Gilbert arenas talk of the past is stories of legends
It was on tv
I’ve always liked Amin, anytime he shows up I know I’ll get astute analysis. Looking forward to his new podcast 😭
Astute 👌🏾
yeah, with the rise of propriety/YT commentary the politics can’t win for much longer. Amin, JJ x Tommy, Gil x Josiah, Matt x Capt Jack
Hes the black ryen russillo. i love how theyre both 100% aware of the opinions of other fans and also all the narratives they dont just do that thing they have to do on sports television where they have to act like they havent already seen the 3 other shows in the the previous time slots before theirs and havent heard their opinions already 😂
@@Bopyrighted jjijijiiiijijiko
You're joking right? What makes his analysis so "astute" as you put it?
I love how Gil is honest about not giving anybody the ball 😂😂
With ZERO regard for teammates incentives, as well as upcoming contracts! Costly for all- but me, me, I. ~Ain't nobody forgot!, what only ..1.. is yappin' about. ~ Makes 0 wanna throw a Bday party for self in the $1.3mil range. ~Dumb is stupid as fake is fake.
@@St_1786 ur keyboard broken dog?
Fucking with the purity of the game . That’s why players always say there only really 4 teams that is actually trying to win each year ..
It’s a game for fans, it’s a business for all the other stakeholders
But you know all this people on the team are competing for stats ,better contracts etc.Its a fuking complicated business.I stoped betting
If I was in the NBA I’d definitely contact Gil for help on the court and off. The business side is so shady smh
This makes me think about when Moe Harkless hit his numbers for his 3pt % incentive late in the season. Man didn't take another 3 for the rest of the season 😂
That’s crazy
get that money Moe!
This is a super interesting conversation and the type of stuff Amin excels at as a former member of NBA front offices
The incentives sounds like my tech job. Sell hit quota bonus and accelerators… but don’t be too good or we will change the comp plan.
This Why Knicks Got KEMBA WALKER SIDELINED SMH 🤦🏾♂️
I missed Amin! Good points shared. I saw it happen in football this year with the Eagles. They didn't run the ball for like 6 games to stop miles sanders from baking or on a contract year.
I had a feeling that was the case for it being contract year, I felt the thrown last game by Doug P was something the same. This is a feeling fans get but rarely look into, but I’m sure there will be a documentary pointing out this hopefully
Brady stayed in the game one more play to Gronk his catch to hit his 1 million bonus. Russell Wilson did it also I think for his receiver but I think the offense coach called that play.
This is very interesting stuff, reminds me of Tom Brady passing the ball to one of his teammates so he could get the bonus. Now you know why sometimes players be mad and act out in the game for what seems like no reason.
Gil must’ve been a hard dude to deal with back in the day 😂😂
He was a baller for sure, but the arrogance can be overwhelming.
So imagine if the public had access to those contracts. Betting would be way easier!
The friends of players been doing this already
This clip Only gave me another perspective to understand the game.
The politics are INSANE.
The way Amin was talking bout force feeding Grant Hill I thought mans played in the league for a second 😂
😂me too I searched his name up and everything to check if he played 😂
I swear
Except the whole story about force feeding Grant Hill doesn't appear to be true, unless he's misremembering some details. Hill had a few seasons where he scored around 15ppg, so I thought at first he might be talking about 05-06 season where he ended at 15.1ppg -- but Hill missed the last 20+ games of the season, and didn't take many shots in his last game that season either. I checked the other seasons where he was close to 15ppg, and none of them feature Grant taking a lot of shots in his last game of the season (or 2nd to last game either). The only season that I could find that even remotely seemed like the scenario he was talking about was in 08-09 in Phoenix, where Grant finished the season with 12ppg, and in the last game of the season shot 7/25. So maybe it was a 12ppg incentive clause? That seems a bit weird, but maybe I guess.
People wonder why players like Tacko, Bol Bol and Bojan don’t get much playing time.. your contract will eventually become your playing time
What’s this supposed to mean those are all great players teams can actually use and are being wasted on the bench.. with shit contacts
@@KoolAidd1234 I know bro.. their talent is literally getting wasted right now..
He is probably the best guest Gil ever has
Message board, remember Antonio Brown? He went through the exact same thing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Tom Brady wouldn't throw him the ball as he only need a few yards to reach his incentive. He knew exactly what was going on and went nuts on the sideline. People were so caught up in his antics, they didn't even listen to the contents of what he said.
Omg they were just talking about this being done in the NFL on IAA…..
great Pod... Amin is a solid piece. yall need to double down
gil deserves to be way bigger great content
Very excellent watch. Love hearing Gil's insight into the game.
I had never heard of a player to boycott practice until when I was a kid Stacey King from the Chicago Bulls did.
Exactly one of the reasons I don’t watch sports much at all anymore
Makes sense noww!!!!😂😂. But forget those incentives unless it’s free throws 💯💯💯
Such great insight. This was an amazing glimpse of the politics behind the business.
I noticed in a Lakers vs warriors game in the bubble year that kuzma hit a 3 and it was ruled a 2 making it 76-72 warriors. Warriors won 89-88 after they missed another shot by kcp
Lmao they didn’t lose cause of that one shot
Great dialogue…dropping gems 💎💎💎
This helps a lot for my parlays. New sub
Love the advice Gil have Buddy.
I WATCHED THIS LIVE!!!! BEST PODCAST!!! BEST GUYS!!!!
A.B knows all about it
Great interview
Jz said it best "it's a secret societies all they ask I trust"
Mo Harkless has something like this with his 3 point %. It was like a million bonus. He hit the % and just stopped shooting 3s. Took no chances 🤣🤣🤣🤣
They were leaving him open in corners and he'd take one step in and shoot a 2 lol
@@tylito4764 i believe u . but is there any video of that ?
i remember that. his 3pt% for the season had to be 35 for him to get it
@@dkmrap1 facts
Lol exactly. Those contracts can also be beneficial for players. Especially when they play the game as well. It's all business
Why isn’t Amin on ESPN no more? I mean all those guys from the Jump are on the new show with Malika
ESPN fired a bunch of staff. If your views don't align with the mouse, then you're gone.
He walked out when Dan le betard got fired. I think Dan asked if anyone was with him and Amin got up and walked out. Lack of freedom of speech over there at Disney I suppose.
he was too real for tv
@@Laidback_616 respect to that
Man, this was a great video. Super informational and entertaining.
Now this is the conversation to be HAD
This reminds me of that one clip of someone throwing the teammates the ball right before the game ended so it didnt count for him as a T/O
Now that I am a sports better. I lay attention to every play. I noticed stuff like that and thought I was tripping.
Nope you simply noticed some high paid Fuckery/Prostitution going on out there on the Court.
Gotta love this type of conversation. Plus that Rick & Morty hoody is fire
Listening to nba players talk contracts>>>>>>>>>> listening to random people talk about contracts
This is the kind of locker room talk that needs to be had. 👏👏👏
One of my favorite guests on the show so far 👌🏾
Get ready for the full episode!
@@FuboSports when is the full episode dropping?
This was 🔥
just wait for the full episode
ONE FOUR FLAT
There should be defensive incentives not offensive incentives.
There are…lmao
You’re a fan, shut up & watch
@@jamesmurphy4089 your a sheep. Shut up and follow
Naw team incentives
The Business is wild. Damn.
They also get incentives for losing and having bad performances.
Good vibes hoop talk
Wow Gil is right i would rather not have incentives in my contract.
them my player incentives are a real thing
People really wasn’t aware of the contracts and players play. The true definition of a fanatic. Excited and not knowing what’s really going on. I hate fans.
This is a good episode
Damn first the situation with the dolphins coach & now this convo.. All this does for me is confirm that even the NBA is rigged I guarantee ALL sports are rigged
Get Buddy on the show!!!!!
Please!!!!
Underrated!!!
I was soo happy when buddy took that deal . This is happend Dennis shudder
Interesting to see what 2 or 3 NBA contracts with incentives in the same team looking like, affevting team basketball.
I also wonder what the situation is like in the case for Russell Westbrook now that NBA players in general are doing this
Two people who actually know the game
Y’all really pushed the ads with this one. Dope video
Affect the players.
Effect the game.
I like this bkuz it spills everything that we don't know behind the nba walls
Last I checked, players sign contracts of their own free will.
They did the Hornets like that too
What player?
Best basketball podcast on the net
Miss you Amin.
Where's the link to " basketball illuminati " podcast??
Gil is the man
Arenas with some golden advice for Buddy heild. Dope
When are they gonna talk about it being rigged
its not fool
@@WarriorsFanSince-ur3zu Yea ok...fool
@@king_jamz916 lmao you can’t make a player make a shot
@Deon 313 Yeah you can research NBA rim manipulation
They lowkey exposing a % of the rigging right here in this vid. Or how the game is altered which affects everything from Championships to the Sportsbetting world
Battling with who???👀 8:08
I would have put a 90% free throws made incentive in Shaqs contract just to mess with him.
I feel like this same conspiracy happened to Trevor Ariza after he won his first championship with the Lakers.
The jacket is fire
I haven’t seen him on espn anymore. Did he get fired?
my dawgggggggggg
Fire.
This ain't about contracts. It's about rigging the game against the Kings like always.
agent 0 finna change this shorts podcast 🌍 🤣
Amin the 🐐
Wow. I never knew ANY of this.
The more that I hear Gil talk, the less that I wonder why he burned out so quick after injury.
Ask Richard Jefferson, he’ll speak the truth on Gil.
Wdym?
I'm late but what happened to the other dude gil used to be with
I’ve listened to all episodes of the podcast. I love the topics and potential for the pod but you guys are all over the place. I know you guys are just starting but I suggest you get a nee producer to provide more of structure and flow.
Close your eyes and Amin starts to sound like DJ Vlad.
Giving players that's not worth it 100 mill dollars makes the game boring once they get the money they don't care anymore that's why I'm not so hyped about ja morant yes he playing out of his mind now but I want to see how he play when he gets his bag cause he going to get it and the bitches come and distractions I want to see how passionate about the game he is then
Every players different, but you’re not lying. Look at Zion. Made more than 75 million BEFORE ever playing a game of basketball in the NBA. Now the kid just doesn’t care. It doesn’t matter if u don’t like the team that drafted you. You still go out there and give it 100 percent
@@yungboytop5614 yep he getting his money he get to eat all he want and all the bs he wants I won't that big on zion take away his athleticism he not even an nba player he can't defend or shoot and not an elite passer
You know u 🥶 when they do this 😉
These incentives Fuck up the winning culture of the team
So basically the game can never be real, no matter how you look at it..
Nothing is real.
what is mid level reception?
THAT BUDDY HEILD 3 FUCKED MY PARLAY UP!! 😡😡😡
Why get emotionally attached to a team and players if it's just a job to them.
I figured was something going on it just didn’t make sense everyone on a team can play it’s just the money and the opportunity they get
makes me think they made sure Jayson Tatum didnt make all NBA and that saved them $30m
Gotta run back on fast breaks at least ONCE every 10 games...And, Celts sure wouldn't have D White now...And ,afa next seaon..7 players will now get $2.715 mil. And, if no- hustle did get it..Then 7 teamates would only earn 2 mil$ for next season. ~ But got your' point.
Go hide. They finna get him gone 😭
Naw. All this is known information
1:46 I start to get nervous when Gilbert Arenas says things like “you know…locker room talk” 😳 😱
⛹🏿♂️ 🏀 🔫.