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Gilbert Arena's son, Alijah Arenas, was in a horrifying car accident in April. While his son is in a much better place and is recovering, Arenas recently detailed the events following the accident involving his Tesla Cybertruck.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / May 19

Gilbert Arenas blames vehicle for crash that sent son to hospital

Gilbert Arenas blames Cybertruck for crash that sent son to hospital

Alijah Arenas, a five-star recruit and son of former NBA star Gilbert Arenas, was in a single-vehicle accident early in the morning on April 24 that saw his vehicle, a Tesla Cybertruck, crash into a fire hydrant and a tree.

College Basketball News / The SportsRush / May 7

'His Sense of Humor Was Still There': Gilbert Arenas Provides Positive Update About USC Commit Son Alijah

Just weeks ago, Gilbert Arenas’ son, 18-year-old Alijah Arenas, one of the most promising young hoopers in the country, was involved in a serious accident.

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Five-star USC commit Arenas receives positive health update

Five-star USC commit Alijah Arenas receives positive health update

Alijah Arenas, a five-star USC basketball commit, found himself in a precarious situation on Thursday. He was involved in a serious single-car accident that wound him up in the hospital and in an induced coma.

Police reportedly determine what caused Arenas' car crash

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USC five-star hoops commit Alijah Arenas reportedly in coma after serious car accident

He's the son of former NBA superstar Gilbert Arenas and arguably USC basketball's top prospect.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / December 24

'Your Star Player Is Smarter Than You': Gilbert Arenas Slams Darvin Ham On LA Lakers Extension Comments

Three-time NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas blasted Milwaukee Bucks assistant coach Darvin Ham, saying he had little chance of being the long-term head coach of a LeBron James-led Los Angeles Lakers.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Yardbarker / December 21

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Denver Nuggets News / Fadeaway World / September 10

Gilbert Arenas Believes Jamal Murray Is Worth $325 Million

The Denver Nuggets paid a hefty price to resign their starting point guard this summer. But according to former NBA star Gilbert Arenas, the four-year, $208 million contract he signed this offseason is actually well below what he's worth.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / September 3

Gilbert Arenas On NBA Role Players Thriving At The Olympics: 'It Ain’t All About Talent Or IQ'

Gilbert Arenas spoke about the success NBA role players found at the Olympics earlier this summer. He noted that the NBA's difficult level of play convinces fans that these players are not very good.

Golden State Warriors News / Fadeaway World / August 30

Gilbert Arenas: 'I Added Stephen Curry To My Top Five...'

Stephen Curry's place in the NBA hierarchy is still up for debate, and former NBA point guard Gilbert Arenas just sparked another conversation after announcing his latest placement of the Warriors legend.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / August 28

Gilbert Arenas: Michael Jordan Did Not Play Against Any Of The Top 5 SG's In History

Gilbert Arenas has played down the level of competition that Michael Jordan went up against at the two-guard position in his career. On the latest episode

NBA News / Fadeaway World / August 27

Gilbert Arenas Believes Michael Jordan Was The Only Elite Athlete Of His Era

In the latest episode of his self-titled show, former NBA guard Gilbert Arenas gave his latest hot take on the Michel Jordan. According to Arenas, the Bulls legend was the only player who had truly "elite" athleticism.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / August 25

Gilbert Arenas Would Choose High Skill Player Over High IQ Player

On a recent episode of the 'Gil's Arena' show, Gilbert Arenas shared his perspective on the ongoing debate between choosing a high-skill player versus a high-IQ player, especially when dealing with average or less experienced players.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / August 23

Gilbert Arenas Claims Devin Booker And Trae Young Are More Natural Scorers Than Stephen Curry

Gilbert Arenas stirred the pot recently on his show, 'Gils Arena', by claiming that Devin Booker and Trae Young are more natural scorers than Stephen Curry.

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Olympics News / Fadeaway World / August 14

Gilbert Arenas Supports LeBron James For Olympic MVP: 'This Wasn't An American Committee Who Voted...'

Speaking on the "Gil's Arena" show, the former NBA point guard defended LeBron's MVP campaign for the 2024 Olympic Games. As the debate was heating up around Stephen Curry's win, Arenas spoke up to explain why James deserved the honor over the sharpshooter from Golden State.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Yardbarker / July 25

Former NBA stars called out for 'ignorant remarks' about South Sudan

Former NBA All-Stars Paul Pierce and Gilbert Arenas made some derogatory remarks about the South Sudanese basketball team last week and received a scathing response from another former NBA player.

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Golden State Warriors News / Yardbarker / June 3, 2024

Former All-Star feels Stephen Curry is 'not a generational talent'

What makes a generational talent? Former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas has his own criteria, and Stephen Curry doesn't qualify.

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NBA News / FirstSportz / April 5, 2024

Luka Doncic comparisons should be with James Harden and not Michael Jordan, says Gilbert Arenas

While talking about Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic on his podcast, Gil’s Arena, Gilbert Arenas came up with frank words. Doncic this season has demonstrated his MVP credentials with brilliant performances that have led to a series of praises from an array of former players and analysts.

Purdue Boilermakers News / FirstSportz / April 3, 2024

'How’s he gonna play defense in the NBA?' Gilbert Arenas claims Zach Edey would be ‘waste of a lottery pick’

Two situations are unfolding in the basketball world right now. One is that the NBA regular season is playing out its final few games. The second is that the college basketball season is drawing to a close.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / March 17, 2024

Arenas explains why he didn't send son to elite hoops school

Gilbert Arenas explains why he declined to send son to elite basketball school

Gilbert Arenas’ son Alijah looks like he is following in his father’s footsteps and on his way to becoming a basketball star. And Gilbert decided to take a somewhat unusual path with his son.

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Washington Wizards News / Yardbarker / March 10, 2024

Former NBA All-Star believes Jordan Poole is destined to be a bench player

Jordan Poole has struggled in his first year as a lead guard for the Washington Wizards and one former All-Star believes the guard has sealed his fate as a bench player going forward.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / March 7, 2024

Gilbert Arenas On LeBron James: 'He's A Rental For Lakers Greatness...'

Speaking on the NightCap podcast, former NBA point guard Gilbert Arenas explained why LeBron James, fresh off an amazing performance for the Lakers, will never reach the heights of other franchise greats like Kobe Bryant or Magic Johnson. "Reality his first week here," said Arenas.