Alijah Arenas, son of NBA star, injured in serious Los Angeles crash

Alijah Arenas, a top high school basketball recruit and son of former NBA player Gilbert Arenas, was seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash involving a Tesla Cybertruck in Reseda, Los Angeles. The accident occurred early Thursday morning when his vehicle struck a tree and a fire hydrant, resulting in flames and significant damage, but no other vehicles were involved. Arenas, who has committed to play basketball at USC, was transported to the hospital in serious but stable condition and was reportedly placed in a medically induced coma due to smoke inhalation, though he did not suffer any broken bones. Family members, including his mother Laura Govan and sister Hamiley, requested prayers and support from the public, while Gilbert Arenas canceled his podcast but offered no formal statement. Police and news outlets confirmed that drugs and alcohol were not factors in the crash. USC basketball coach Eric Musselman and the broader sports community have expressed their concern and support for Arenas and his family.