Ex-NBA star Gilbert Arenas shares health update on son after terrifying crash: 'He had some angels with him'
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Gilbert Arenas, former NBA star, shared an update on his son Alijah Arenas' health following a severe car crash in Los Angeles that left Alijah briefly in a coma. Alijah, a USC recruit, lost control of his Cybertruck after leaving the gym, leading to a fiery crash where he was trapped for about 12 minutes before bystanders rescued him. Fortunately, Alijah did not suffer major injuries and was released from the hospital after six days. Gilbert Arenas expressed relief at his son's recovery, crediting the presence of 'angels' for Alijah's survival and lack of severe injuries. Alijah, a highly-regarded basketball recruit, committed to USC earlier in the year and has achieved significant milestones in his high school basketball career.
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Alijah Arenas, son of former NBA player Gilbert Arenas, was involved in a serious car crash in Los Angeles, which resulted in him being in a coma for a short period. The incident occurred when Alijah lost control of his Cybertruck after leaving the gym.
After being trapped in the car for approximately 12 minutes, bystanders who heard the crash managed to rescue him. Despite the severity of the accident and the car being engulfed in flames, Alijah did not sustain major injuries and was released from the hospital six days later.
Gilbert Arenas shared his relief and gratitude for his son's recovery, attributing it to the presence of 'angels' and the quick response of the bystanders. He mentioned that his primary concern was ensuring there were no broken limbs or burns.
Alijah's recovery process included being placed in an induced coma to clear smoke inhalation from his lungs. His father regularly used a Tesla app to track Alijah's location, initially believing he was at the gym when the accident happened.
Alijah Arenas is a standout basketball player who committed to the University of Southern California (USC) in January. He attended Chatsworth High School, where he became the first boys' player in the area to score 3,000 career points, earning a five-star recruit status.