Today’s sun sign astrology report suggests that Taurus individuals should brace for twists and turns… but no one saw this coming! Just when we thought the stars had mapped out all our paths, young Alijah Arenas, son of former NBA star Gilbert Arenas, flips the cosmic script.
Now, as we delve into this story, it’s worth pondering: Are the stars truly aligned… or are they just as chaotic and unpredictable as life itself? It’s a wild ride when your day starts with looking at the cosmos, only to end up gazing at the aftermath of a Tesla Cybertruck mishap that left basketball prodigy Alijah Arenas in a medically induced coma. Talk about a twist not even Nostradamus could predict!
Let’s dive in. Alijah, mind you, is not just any kid on the block. He’s a high school hoops star so talented, he’s slated to play for the University of Southern California (USC). That’s right, folks, he’s shooting for NBA stardom with the precision of his dad’s famed jumper! But the universe had other plans—or was it Mercury retrograde? (Just kidding, it’s not even time for that yet.)
Early Thursday morning, sometime around when most of us were catching our last REM sleep cycle, Alijah drives into a bit of a pickle—literally. Reports from ESPN’s Shams Charania confirm that our star was “hospitalized and placed into an induced coma” following the crash. The details are slowly emerging, shedding light on the resilience of youth and the unexpected turns life can take.
Now, here’s where it gets cosmicly intriguing: upon further investigation, it turns out that Alijah’s wreck was not your run-of-the-mill traffic incident. According to high school basketball insider Tarek Fattal, on-hand sources report that the accident involved a fire, resulting in our young athlete inhaling quite the lungful of smoke. Imagine, expecting a smooth ride to greatness, only to end up in a cloud of smoke.
Meanwhile, Alijah’s mother, Laura Govan, with the speed of a Mercury dash (this reference is for astrology nerds only), turned to social media. With nearly 1.5 million Instagram followers, she pleaded for prayers with an urgency that’s hard to ignore: “I NEED YOUR F-CKEN PRAYERS.”
The community, both terrestrial and celestial, rallied. Fans and followers of all signs sent their support. Brandi Maxiell, perhaps consulting her daily horoscope, offered comfort, saying, “We’re all praying and will keep lifting him up in prayer! He’s already covered and healed, Laura!!! God’s got him!”
But let’s not forget Alijah’s shining moments before this unfortunate event. ESPN had him pegged as one of the top recruits, ranked the No. 1 shooting guard and No. 4 overall prospect in his class. His performance on the court was nothing short of stellar, shooting over 46% from beyond the arc, a sign reminiscent of his father’s prowess.
The bond between Gilbert and Alijah is beyond zodiac signs; it’s a cosmic connection of a father sharing ideals and dreams with his son. Gilbert’s coaching methods, which include early morning practices and shooting sessions before school, show a dedication that only Taurus dads could muster.
As we wrap up today’s journey into the unexpected, it’s crucial to remember that even amidst life’s chaos, stars continue to guide us. Sometimes they can’t predict the accidents, but they sure can inspire the comebacks. If you’re curious to dive deeper into this saga or perhaps wish to align your stars, click on this [LEARN MORE] link to continue the adventure. Remember, in the universe, as in life, there’s always hope under a starlit sky.
Gilbert Arenas‘ 18-year-old son, Alijah Arenas, has been placed in a medically induced coma after being a victim of a car crash on Thursday.
Alijah, a University of Southern California (USC) commit, aspires to become an NBA player like his father and is a highly rated talent.
Gilbert shares Alijah with his ex, Laura Govan, who asked for prayers after news of her son’s hospitalization made headlines.
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Five-star prospect and USC commit Alijah Arenas was involved in a serious car crash early Thursday morning, hospitalized and placed into an induced coma, sources tell ESPN. Arenas, 18, is the son of former NBA star Gilbert Arenas.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 24, 2025
Prayers are up for the former NBA star after his son was involved in a car crash.
ESPN‘s NBA insider, Shams Charania, tweeted about the accident, writing, “Five-star prospect and USC commit Alijah Arenas was involved in a serious car crash early Thursday morning.”
Charania also disclosed that Alijah was “hospitalized and placed into an induced coma,” before adding, “Arenas, 18, is the son of former NBA star Gilbert Arenas.”
Meanwhile, TMZ reported that Alijah was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries after crashing his Tesla Cybertruck.
The cause of the accident remains unknown, but the outlet reported that images showed the Cybertruck completely damaged on the side of the road in a Los Angeles neighborhood.
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ALIJAH ARENAS UPDATE: Arenas was in an accident driving a Cyber Truck. It caught on fire, and he inhaled a lot of smoke. According to sources, this was the reason for induced coma (protocol for smoke inhalation).
Arenas suffered no major bodily injuries. https://t.co/X8EGFaVG74
— Tarek Fattal (@Tarek_Fattal) April 24, 2025
Reports also revealed that emergency crews rushed to the scene around 4:55 AM after firefighters responded to reports of a trapped victim inside the vehicle.
Everyone inside the Cybertruck had gotten out when help eventually arrived.
Sources also revealed that the front of the vehicle was in flames and an 18-year-old was rushed to the hospital in “serious condition.”
However, in an update, high school basketball insider Tarek Fattal shared a post on X, revealing that Alijah was placed in a coma due to smoke inhalation.
He wrote, “Arenas was driving a Cyber Truck. It caught on fire, and he inhaled a lot of smoke. According to sources, this was the reason for induced coma (protocol for smoke inhalation).”
Fattal added, “Arenas suffered no major bodily injuries.”
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Meanwhile, Alijah’s mom, Laura Govan, shared a message with her 1.5 million Instagram followers after news of her son’s accident went viral.
She wrote, “I NEED YOUR F-CKEN PRAYERS,” alongside multiple praying hands emojis.
Many of her fans and followers sent prayers and messages of support to Govan.
Someone wrote, “We are all praying mama. God IS good. He’s got your baby.”
Another person shared, “You guys are all the way covered. We got you.”
Television personality, Brandi Maxiell, commented, “We’re all praying and will keep lifting him up in prayer! He’s already covered and healed, Laura!!! God’s got him!”
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In a December 2024 report, ESPN highlighted Alijah’s impressive performance up to that point.
According to the sports outlet, the teenager was ranked as the No. 1 shooting guard and the No. 4 overall prospect in the class of 2026.
The report followed Gilbert’s announcement that Alijah was reclassifying into the 2025 class.
The proud dad said, “We’re reclassing up right now. I think they just approved it today. This is his senior year now.” After completing the reclassification, Alijah became one of the five best available recruits in the country.
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The 18-year-old 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.
One of Alijah’s standout performances came against Team Loaded VA, led by top-five prospect Nate Ament, where he dropped 29 points and grabbed six rebounds.
Gilbert and Alijah Arenas share a close bond, which was on display when they participated in an interview with Trey Phills at the McDonald’s All-American Game.
During the chat, Alijah said he and his dad share similar personalities. He explained, “Our personalities are a little the same. I feel like that’s my dad’s dream too, that I could get to that level.”
Gilbert said of his son, “It’s very surprising watching him actually dive into the game, you know, physically, mentally.”
The father-son duo also appeared on Paul George’s “Podcast P” during which the former NBA player shared details of how he coaches Alijah.
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Gilbert said, “Ain’t no days off … We get 3 [hundred or] 400 shots up before school.” He added, “He’s coachable … depending on what day it is in the mornings we’ll get up at like 5:30 so he [practices] an hour and a half.”
The proud dad also said, “[He goes to school, comes home and then] works out and we got lifting right after and then we got more shooting, more dribbling.”