The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers went on a historic run in the 2025 NBA Finals. Yet, Gilbert Arenas found it of little significance as both of them were smaller market teams.
During his recent feature on The Dan Patrick Show, Arenas shared his thoughts on how everyone would soon forget who won the ring this year.
“Nothing. We won’t remember it. Let’s just be honest. When it comes to small-market teams, we don’t remember much about them. We don’t really talk about the Toronto championship, we don’t talk about the Bucks-Giannis championship. With this one, the only memorable thing was the Hali game-winner in Game 1. Other than that, there was nothing really in this Finals that makes you say, ‘Oh my god, this was the great Finals,’” the former NBA star said.
Gilbert Arenas says no one cares about small-market finals
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) June 24, 2025
“Let’s just be honest. When it comes to small-market teams, we don’t remember much about them. We don’t really talk about the Toronto championship, we don’t talk about the Bucks-Giannis championship. With this one, the… pic.twitter.com/rhpOKBV6jb
According to Arenas, championships from small-market teams often fade from our collective memory. He also pointed out how we rarely discuss the Toronto Raptors’ or Milwaukee Bucks’ titles.
Although he might not be completely right with his assessment, the game has evolved to a whole new level from when he was in the league. And like most of the fans, the ones on social media are far from satisfied with Gil’s comment.
Fans Direct Brutal Roast Towards Gilbert Arenas Over Small-Market NBA Finals Diss
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While Arenas thinks Tyrese Haliburton’s game-winner in Game 1 was the best thing, that’s not just true. In addition to the Pacers star, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander went on a historic run till the final to win all major individual awards.
And there were many such big small moments, fans on the internet are giving Arenas a run for his money over his recent diss.
“Gilbert Arenas has more felonies than NBA titles,” a fan commented.
Gilbert Arenas has more felonies than nba titles
— Dustin J (@405pokefan) June 24, 2025
“A guy who never won anything voicing his opinion about small market championships,” another one wrote.
A guy who never won anything voicing his opinion about small market championships
— Russ' TD ⚡ (@RussFcb) June 24, 2025
“Gilbert Arenas is known for literally nothing but podcasting and bringing a gųn to the locker room…” a third fan added.
Gilbert Arenas is known for literally nothing but podcasting and bringing a gųn to the locker room
— Wolves Lead (@TWolvesLead) June 24, 2025
We don’t care for your opinion big man
“Who gone tell him?” a fourth fan quipped, adding a screenshot of Game 7 being the highest watched NBA Finals in the last six years.
Who gone tell him? pic.twitter.com/5Z3Mr3PCSf
— TRPE CEO (@stilltrpe) June 24, 2025
“Bro is mad he never won a single ring or went to a final,” another one laughed off.
Bro is mad he never won a single ring or went to a final
— Tyler Herro Muse ☆ (@danhurleyuconn) June 24, 2025
“Let’s just be honest. No one in the world cares about Gilbert Arenas’ opinion on anything,” another fan said.
Let’s just be honest. No one in the world cares about Gilbert Arenas’ opinion on anything.
— d1 (@baybredbrah) June 24, 2025
“He made the 2nd round once in his career,” a user joked.
He made the 2nd round once in his career 😂
— sports fan 123 (@FanOfSports123_) June 24, 2025
Despite all of this back-and-forth, the 2025 NBA Finals will be remembered for a good long time. Not only for Haliburton’s heroics, but for Shai’s dream run, and both teams being rosters full of great young players.
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