Gilbert Arenas’ Son Alijah Awakes from Coma After Fiery Car Crash in LA

Alijah Arenas, the 18-year-old son of former NBA star Gilbert Arenas, is reportedly out of an induced coma just a day after a high-speed car accident in Los Angeles. The family describes his recovery so far as nothing short of "remarkable and hopeful," though he remains intubated as of Friday.

The accident happened around 5 a.m. Thursday while Alijah was driving his Tesla Cybertruck. Details are still emerging, but the vehicle caught fire and required bystanders to spring into action to save him. One rescuer recounted pushing through thick smoke, desperately trying to break the window, and finally managing to crack it open enough to pull Alijah to safety while the car was ablaze. Talk about a real-life action movie—minus the stunt doubles.

Alijah recently committed to play for the USC Trojans men's basketball team, after reclassifying as a senior to graduate high school a year early. He’s ranked among the top shooting guards in the class of 2026, and his early leap into college ball was already turning heads in the sports world.

His father, Gilbert Arenas, is no stranger to headlines himself, having played 12 seasons in the NBA, including three All-Star appearances and notable runs with the Washington Wizards, Golden State Warriors, Orlando Magic, and Memphis Grizzlies.

The Arenas family and the broader basketball community are breathing a cautious sigh of relief as Alijah’s recovery continues. Here’s hoping his next big move is a slam dunk back onto the court, not another wild ride through Los Angeles at dawn.