Young talent, son of NBA legend Gilbert Arenas – Alijah Arenas – has had a serious traffic accident that has saddened the entire basketball world.

The bad news is spreading in the NBA basketball community and beyond, basketball across the United States when Alijah Arenas, son of legend Gilbert Arenas, has just had a serious traffic accident.

Alijah Arenas is a 5-star player according to many prestigious scouting sites, and is rated by ESPN as one of the most potential guards in the 2025 high school graduating class. Alijah is expected to enroll at the University of Southern California (USC) this summer.

Alijah Arenas, son of one of the NBA’s most famous scoring stars Gilbert Arenas

However, the 18-year-old’s basketball career will have to be put on hold. Reputable journalist Shams Charania said that Alijah Arenas is in a coma and there are no further updates at this time.

To spend time with his son, Alijah’s father, Gilbert Arenas, has temporarily suspended all plans for commentary, podcasting and television appearances related to the NBA Playoffs.

Gilbert Arenas and Alijah Arenas

Alijah Arenas is 18 years old, 6’4″ tall and is considered one of the most talented guards in his age group.

Just this April, Alijah attended the McDonald’s All-American Game, a match featuring the best high school basketball stars in the United States. Here, he scored 11 points in the Western team’s 105-92 victory.

Since he has not yet left high school, Alijah Arenas has received many scholarships to compete in the NCAA. He rejected many big schools, including Kansas and Kentucky, to commit to the University of Southern California (USC) 3 months ago.

Alijah Arenas accident update: Smoke inhalation caused induced coma

With Gilbert Arenas, the former NBA star played 11 years in the NBA, mainly for the Washington Wizards. He was a three-year All-Star, three-time All-NBA first-team selection, and averaged 20.7 points per game throughout his career.

After hanging up his shoes, Gilbert Arenas entered the television industry, appearing on many NBA-centric shows. He also has his own podcast with many quality guests, providing interesting content about basketball.