Gilbert Arenas has faced a harrowing past week after his son, Alijah, was involved in a serious car accident that left his Tesla Cybertruck engulfed in flames.
Alijah, a rising high school basketball star, was hospitalized and placed in a medically induced coma after inhaling a significant amount of smoke during the crash. Fortunately, a bystander pulled him from the burning vehicle, and he was later seen rolling in a puddle of water—an image that underscored the dramatic nature of the rescue.
After nearly a week in the hospital, Alijah has returned home to continue his recovery. Gilbert celebrated the moment on Instagram, expressing deep gratitude to those who helped save his son’s life.
“I want to thank Jose, Bryant, and Robert for saving @alijah0arenas — he can’t wait to meet you guys,” Arenas wrote. “Truly grateful to everyone for the prayers, love, and support during his healing. Much love.”
In true Arenas fashion, he added a touch of humor to the emotional post, sharing a story that highlights his son's personality and resilience.
“Funny enough, Alijah once told his boys, ‘If I’m ever in a coma, don’t bring flowers. Bust in rapping “I might swerve, bend that corner, woah” by @gelo like it’s the national anthem,’” Gilbert wrote. “Because nothing screams perfect timing like saying, ‘Swerve on that corner, woah’… right after you actually did. Into a tree. Into a hospital stay. 😮💨 🗣️WELCOME HOME ❤️”
Source: Instagram
