Gilbert Arenas' Son Alijah Out Of Hospital After Horrific Cybertruck Accident

Gilbert Arenas' family had more good news to share after experiencing a difficult period lately.

On Wednesday, the family announced that the former NBA star's son, Alijah Arenas, was out of the hospital and now on his journey to full recovery.

The good news comes almost a week after Alijah was involved in a terrible crash involving his father's Tesla Cybertruck.

The family revealed Alijah was out of the hospital via a statement obtained by TMZ.

However, despite the good news, the family noted that Alijah must now begin his journey to full recovery.

They said, "We are grateful to share that Alijah Arenas has been released from the hospital and is now resting comfortably under close watch."

The statement continued, "While his journey to full recovery is just beginning, his spirit remains strong, and he is surrounded by love and support."

The family expressed their commitment to ensuring Alijah gets back to his full capabilities.

They said, "The Govan and Arenas family are preparing for the road ahead with faith and determination, committed to nurturing Alijah back to 100%. He remains blessed, resilient, and in high spirits."

The family concluded by requesting privacy and thanking everyone for their support amid their son's hospitalization.

They said, "The family continues to ask for privacy during this time as they focus fully on Alijah's healing and well-being."

The statement concluded, "We thank everyone for the continued prayer, encouragement, and outpouring support."

Many fans celebrated the news of Alijah's discharge from the hospital, with one of them writing, "All I needed to see was "back to 100%." That's a blessing. They let y'all know there he good."

The positive news comes two days after a family representative confirmed to TMZ that Alijah had stepped up his recovery.

The rep said, "Although Alijah has shown significant improvement following the traumatic experience, he still has a long road to full recovery due to severe smoke inhalation."

They also revealed that the teenager "was able to walk on his own and speak with his mother, Laura Govan, and his father, Gilbert Arenas, by his side."

The family representative shared that Alijah was still in the hospital and remained "under close observation, with additional testing still underway."

Gilbert Arenas' "Gil's Arena" podcast co-host, Josiah Johnson, confirmed the rep's statement, noting that the former NBA player told him Alijah was "walking, talking, progressing very well."

Johnson also disclosed that Alijah didn't sustain any serious injuries following the crash.

Although Gilbert Arenas' family announced Alijah's release from the hospital, they didn't address his basketball status.

Alijah has been impressive in high school basketball and recently reclassified into the 2025 class.

In December 2024, an ESPN report highlighted the University of Southern California commit's undeniable talent.

It listed him as the top shooting guard and the fourth overall prospect in the 2026 recruiting class.

Alijah established himself as one of the top offensive talents in high school basketball. During six games on the Adidas 3SSB circuit in July, he put up impressive numbers, averaging 22 points and 4.2 rebounds per game while shooting over 46% from beyond the arc.

However, he will have his work cut out when he eventually turns out for the USC Trojans, who are coming off two straight losing seasons and back-to-back NCAA tournament misses, following three consecutive tournament appearances.

Alijah Arenas was hospitalized and placed in a medically induced coma following a serious car crash last Thursday morning.

The incident occurred in the Reseda area of the San Fernando Valley shortly before 5 AM, when Alijah's Tesla Cybertruck crashed into a tree and a fire hydrant, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.

High school basketball reporter Tarek Fattal revealed that Alijah inhaled a significant amount of smoke after the vehicle caught fire, which led to the medically induced coma as a precaution. Fortunately, he did not sustain any major bodily injuries.

News of Alijah coming out of the coma arrived a day after the crash, offering hope to fans and supporters.

The cause of the crash was not disclosed, though law enforcement, who spoke to TMZ, said it likely resulted from excessive speed.