Is this the next signature shoe for Gilbert? The Adidas TS Creator debuted during the playoffs this year with players from the “brotherhood” wearing them but not Arenas. He chose to wear his TS Lightswitch Lows but plans to wear these this upcoming season. At least that was the plan…

Over the last few days, there’s probably been some bizarre visions floating around in your mind about what Gilbert’s pool is going to look like.  Now, thanks to the power of technology, the Bog, and a Wizards fan who had an in with the people building the pool we no longer have to imagine:

Of course, you still have to imagine that shark tank, at this point, but you can see the direction that the pool is headed toward.  You can check out some more pictures here.  One can only hope that someday a high-res picture of that mural with Gilbert standing in front of the Capitol and the White House with a pit bull will someday be available to the masses.

By now, you should know that the Mothering Hut is the place to check out for all sorts of Gilbert-related clothing, whether it’s his presidential campaign shirt, or this blingtastic item.

Today, they released added some new shirts to the fold (groans) including this beauty which should become an instant classic:

If you want to get your hands on this one, head over here.

Yesterday, Agent Steinz caught up with Fred Smoot to talk about a vast array of topics.  Mostly, the conversation centers Fred Smoot (which isn’t a big surprise if you know anything about Fred Smoot), but they manage to spend some time talking about one of Fred’s neighbors, who happens to be subject of this blog.  Here’s what he said about Gilbert’s new contract:

He’s worth every dollar, man. I think over the years he’s proved to be one of the best point guards by far in the league. And more than a point guard: he’s a scorer, he can play off the ball, he can play defense, and I think the Wizards did keep their guys together. If you want to make a run, you’ve got to keep your guys together.

Fred also dropped some information on what he’s doing with all that new money he has.

I actually need to stop by his house, because I rode by his house not too long ago and I think he put an oasis in his backyard, he’s got his pool and his waterfall back there….I seen a piece of mountain in his backyard the last time I passed through there. So when they finish carving into that mountain, I can go back there and see what he got going.

For those of you keeping track at home, Gilbert’s going to have a pool, a waterfall, and a mountain in his backyard.  All he needs now is a ride or two and he can probably get his backyard certified an official Six Flags amusement park.  Then again, he could probably get some nice ticket revenue on the pool alone.  Check out this info Dan found out about the new digs:

Oh, did I mention that Chris Knoche was on ESPN980’s Sports Reporters on Wednesday, and he said that he heard from a kid on the work crew that Gilbert’s putting three bull sharks in a massive aquarium that’s part of his new million-dollar outdoor pool complex.

Yowza!  That makes working out pitbulls on a treadmill downright normal in comparison.

Now, put that report together with this info that Gilbert provided some months ago on the pool:

I’m building it right now in my backyard: a replica of Hugh Hefner’s pool, only a little better. It has a grotto and everything, but with flatscreen TVs, a kitchen and a bathroom. No bunnies.

At this point, my biggest concern is whether or not Gilbert will actually ever swim in this pool.  Between the sharks, and the TV’s and all the other amenities, why would you even bother swimming?

Gilbert’s press conference yesterday broguht about a slew of new thoughts on the man and his new contract.

- SLAM Online and Hoops Addict have their recaps from yesterday’s conference and Hoops Addict has the audio from yesterday as well.

- Dustin Canalin, the man behind the UNDRCRWN clothing line and two shoe collaborations with Gil, has dug up some more connections between Gilbert and the Philippines.

- At this point, I’m starting to wonder who hasn’t met Gilbert.

- Truth About It points out the benefits in Gilbert vs. Milwaukee rivalry.

- Finally, two wisemen and a stooge got together to discuss Gilbert’s season.  I’ll let you debate amongst yourselves who the stooge is.