Gilbert Arenas' first post after son Alijah's LA car crash saddens fans: ‘Prayers up..’

Gilbert Arenas' first social media post since his son Alijah's car crash in Los Angeles has saddened thousands of his fans

Updated on: Apr 25, 2025, 24:37:39 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Gilbert Arenas' first social media post since his son Alijah's car crash in Los Angeles has saddened thousands of his fans. On Thursday, the NBA legend posted that his much-anticipated show about draft picks had been canceled. This comes after TMZ Sports reported that Alijah was in a crash and has been placed in an induced coma.

The high school basketball star is 18 years old. He was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries after he crashed his Tesla Cybertruck early on Thursday, the report added. TMZ further cited images from the scene to report that the vehicle was ‘completely mangled on the side of the road of a Los Angeles neighborhood’.

Gilbert Arenas, meanwhile, posted about his show's cancellation.

“Man i hope little dude is okay. We all watching n praying for good news,” one fan wrote on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

“Hey what's going on? Hope everythings good 🙏🏿” another one added.

“Prayers For You And Your Family 🙏🏾” a third fan tweeted.

Only earlier this month did Alijah tell TMZ Sports that he was signing a contract with Adidas. The 18-year-old added that he's planning to follow in his father's footsteps and ink an endorsement deal with the three stripes. However, he did not reveal any contract details.

Who is Alijah Arenas?

Alijah Arenas, born March 16, 2007, is a top American high school basketball player at Chatsworth High School, Los Angeles. Son of former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas, he’s a 6’6” shooting guard with a 7-foot wingspan, known for elite scoring (33 points, 8.6 rebounds per game as a sophomore). A five-star recruit, he reclassified from the 2026 to 2025 class, committing to USC over Arizona, Kansas, and Kentucky. Selected for the 2025 McDonald’s All-American Game, Alijah’s smooth scoring and athleticism draw NBA comparisons, with potential as a one-and-done first-round draft pick.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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