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Alijah Arenas, the son of five-star recruit and former NBA star Gilbert Arenas, “rest comfortably” after a car accident put him in a medically induced coma.
"The Gowanhe Arena is preparing for the way forward, committed to raising Aliya back 100% with confidence and determination. He is still lucky, resilient and elated," the family said in a statement Wednesday.
“Although his journey of complete recovery has only begun, his spirit is still strong and he is surrounded by love and support.”
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Right NBA player Gilbert Arenas talked with Monterey’s son Alijah Arenas in the half with Monterey at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on March 9, 2024 with Monterey at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. (Keith Birmingham/Mentiannews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images)
Arenas was reportedly a commitment from the University of Southern California at the time of the crash.
Arenas' family shared a statement from a man who helped him leave his car behind the wreckage.
"I remember hearing explosions in the car window, but I couldn't see anything because the smoke was too thick," the man said, TMZ Sports.
"That was when I realized someone was inside. I tried to break the window, but that wouldn't give me. Then I saw one of the windows cracked and we used everything to bend and pulled him out. The car caught fire. We just knew we had to drive him out."
All McDonald's American Western Conference defender Alijah Arenas inserted the goal in the first half at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York on April 1, 2025. (Pamela Smith/Imagn image)
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The arena is put in a coma due to high levels of carbon dioxide.
In December 2024, the Arena was one of the highest ranking shooters in the 2026 grade. Recently, he asked to reclassify it as a senior to allow him to graduate high school in 2025.
Gilbert played for 12 seasons in the NBA. He has been all-star three times Washington Wizardstwo with the Golden State Warriors, each season with the Orlando Magic and the Memphis Grizzlies. Now, he hosts the basketball-centric “Gil's Arena” podcast.
Prime Minister Chatsworth's Aria Arena prepares for a free throw against the Jesuit Raiders in the second half of the Boys CIF State Class II Championship Basketball Game at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on March 15, 2025. (Keith Birmingham/Mentiannews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images)
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Aria also received offers from Arizona, Kansas, Kentucky and Louisville, averaging 30 points per game last season with Chatsworth High School in Los Angeles. His father participated in Arizona.
Fox News's Ryan Canfield and Chantz Martin contributed to the report.
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