Friday’s Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder delivered not only high-stakes basketball but also unexpected comic relief from an unlikely source.
As soon as the game tipped off, it was confirmed that veteran referee Scott Foster would be the head official for the night. That news quickly reached former NBA star Gilbert Arenas, who decided to turn it into a moment of lighthearted fun.
In the opening minutes of the first quarter, Arenas was seen in his podcast wearing an Indiana Pacers jersey. But soon he found out Scott Foster was leading the officiating crew. Then in front of cameras, he swapped out his Pacers jersey for an Oklahoma City Thunder one.
Gil saw Scott Foster was calling the game and immediately switched his jersey 😭😭😭
— Playback (@WatchPlayback) June 14, 2025
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The reasoning behind the jersey swap became clear once fans took a closer look at the first-half stats. By halftime, the Oklahoma City Thunder had made just one three-point field goal but had attempted a whopping seventeen free throws.
However, the jersey swap worked out for Gil. The Pacers at last went on to lose the game on Friday with a 104-111 score.
Gilbert Arenas Recalls Kobe Bryant’s Relentless Work Ethic And Offers A Lesson For NBA Players
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On a recent episode of his podcast, former NBA star Gilbert Arenas shared a vivid memory of Kobe Bryant that left a lasting impression. According to Arenas, watching Kobe train wasn’t just inspiring; it was like watching a man fight for his life.
“Create you a system during the season that has you scaling up. Don’t fall into the NBA model: ‘We play, we practice from this time to this time. I might come back a little bit later. We go to Atlanta, Oh, let’s go to the strip club, oh let’s go to this chicken joint. No, no. You find your 24-hour fitness,'” Arenas said.
Greatness doesn’t come from sticking to the team schedule or following the league’s social temptations. Instead, it’s about carving out personal routines that push limits, just like Kobe did.
