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Daily Mail
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
Tesla malfunction that nearly killed NBA legend Gilbert Arenas' son
Tesla malfunction that nearly killed NBA legend Gilbert Arenas' son READ MORE: Fresh details emerge of car crash that left Alijah Arenas in coma Gilbert Arenas has revealed the major Tesla Cybertruck malfunction that led to a near-fatal car crash for his son, Alijah, late last month. The rising basketball player was briefly placed into an induced coma after he crashed his Tesla early in the morning of April 24, with the vehicle catching fire. And according to former Wizards star Arenas, the crash occurred after the car's steering wheel 'went limp' - leading his son to crash into a tree. TMZ reported that investigators did not see any signs of intoxication in Alijah after he was pulled from the burning car. The 18-year-old spent 'at least 10 minutes' in the burning car, Arenas said on All the Smoke, as another design flaw kept him trapped in the car. Arenas said Alijah was physically unable to break the car's windows, which are designed to be extremely shatter-resistant. Gilbert Arenas' son, Alijah, was placed into an induced coma after the crash on April 24 Alijah nearly died after the steering wheel in the car 'went limp' according to his dad Gilbert Arenas claims Cybertruck malfunction caused his son Alijah's fiery crash. (✍🏾: #TSRStaffLG) — TheShadeRoom (@TheShadeRoom) May 20, 2025 'If you're a parent and your teen has this car, you might want to put a hammer in that joint,' Arenas said. Following the crash and Alijah's discharge from the hospital, he was welcomed home with a heartwarming display of flowers, balloons and gifts. However, Arenas made sure to tell Alijah how fortunate he was. 'You're a lucky one to see this,' he recalled saying to Alijah, on All the Smoke. 'Most people don't get to see the flowers and how everyone reacts when something happens …You can't take this s*** for granted.' Alijah broke no bones in the accident according to ESPN, though he inhaled a significant amount of smoke. As relayed in a family statement, one of the Good Samaritans who rescued Alijah from the burning car said they heard 'banging on the car window, but I couldn't see anything because the smoke was so thick. 'That's when I realized someone was inside. I tried to break the window, but it wouldn't give. Then I saw one of the windows was cracked just enough and we used everything we had to bend it and pull him out. The car was on fire. We just knew we had to get him out.' Arenas, 43, is seen talking to his son during halftime of a basketball game in March 2024 Alijah's family added: 'This act of courage, along with Alijah's incredible will to survive, has been nothing short of miraculous. The family continues to ask for the public's prayers and support as their miracle baby fights his way back to a full recovery. Alijah is a five-star basketball prospect committed to play at USC next season, and he played in the prestigious McDonald's All-American Game earlier this year. Arenas, 43, was a three-time All-Star for the Wizards as he established himself as one of the NBA's premier scorers in the mid 2000's. He last appeared in the league in 2012 before playing a brief stint with the Shanghai Sharks.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
NBA star Gilbert Arenas claims son Alijah Arenas' Tesla Cybertruck malfunctioned, leading to terrifying crash
Image credit: Getty Images Former NBA player Gilbert Arenas has spoken out about his 18-year-old son and USC commit Alijah Arenas ' terrifying Tesla Cybertruck crash, which left him injured and hospitalized for days. He blamed the vehicle after his son hit a fire hydrant while driving home in the early hours of the morning. The car caught fire, and a witness rescued him from the burning vehicle. Fortunately, the teenager avoided sustaining severe injuries. Gilbert Arenas talks about Alijah Arenas' Tesla Cybertruck crash Talking about the car crash, Gilbert Arenas said during an appearance on Matt Barnes' All The Smoke podcast, 'Long story short, the car malfunctioned on him. The steering wheel went limp and he ran right into a tree.' He also claimed that the windows of the Tesla Cybertruck were bulletproof and couldn't be broken to get him out. The Arenas family had shared the rescuer's account in their statement. It quoted the rescuer as saying: 'I tried to break the window, but it wouldn't give. Then I saw one of the windows was cracked just enough, and we used everything we had to bend it and pull him out.' Alijah Arenas Car Crash Video Shows Fiery Wreck, Star Writhing On Ground | TMZ Sports by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like These Are The Most Beautiful Women In The World Undo When news of Alijah Arenas' crash was shared on Reddit , many expressed concern over the Tesla Cybertruck's safety issues. A Reddit user commented, 'Seemed like they were designed to keep people out, which is a problem in situations like this.' Another wrote, 'But the truck is bullet resistant for all those times you never get shot at! Very smart design for safety!' Commenting on the Arenas family's statement, a Reddit user wrote, 'It reads like the Cybertruck's hardened windows almost killed him. Great car.' One person said, 'Sounds like Alijah is very lucky there was a bystander and a cracked window. Everything I've seen and heard about the Cybertrucks, seems like it's almost impossible to not only get in but get out as well. Insane that those deathtraps are on the road. Prayers to the Arenas family.' Also Read: Gilbert Arenas' son Alijah Arenas hospitalized following Tesla Cybertruck crash, graphic footage surfaces Some even called for a ban on the vehicle. 'Unfortunately it'll be at least four years before regulators actually will be able to do anything about it,' wrote a Reddit user. 'Get these things off the road man, the stories are terrifying,' said another. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
USC 5-Star Commit Alijah Arenas Makes Major NIL Announcement
USC Trojans basketball has their next massive NIL contract finalized. This time it's for men's basketball and prized five-star Alijah Arenas. Arenas has now joined the global sports agency Klutch Sports Group, with the venture announcing Arenas as the new addition on Monday afternoon. Klutch continues to grow and expand to the college game. Advertisement The agency is known for representing multiple star athletes regardless of sport. LeBron James is one of Klutch's more renown representatives. The Los Angeles Lakers star has been with Klutch since its inception of 2012. James collaborated with Rich Paul to form the agency outlet. James' former Lakers teammate Anthony Davis is another Klutch athlete. Alijah Arenas in McDonald's All-American game 2025.© Pamela Smith-Imagn Images Super Bowl LIX Most Valuable Player Jalen Hurts is a Klutch athlete on the NFL side. But Arenas now joins a deep college lineup here. And he's joining a fellow USC star by landing with Klutch. USC women's basketball star JuJu Watkins is with Paul and James' agency. Watkins has since witnessed Klutch expand her brand. The Naismith College Player of the Year earned new endorsement deals with Nike, State Farm and has her own painted mural in Downtown Los Angeles. Advertisement Watkins isn't the only high-profile college Klutch athlete. UConn star Ayanna Patterson and South Carolina standout Aliyah Boston are with the same venture. Even WNBA star A'ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces is with Klutch. Arenas won't be the first male USC athlete to sign with James, Paul and company either. Bronny James inked a deal with Klutch during his own Trojans career. The Chatsworth shooting guard Arenas recently survived a devastating car crash involving a Tesla cyber truck in late April. Arenas was left in an induced coma, but suffered no major injuries as his Tesla caught fire. Arenas is the nation's top shooting guard prospect by 247Sports for the 2025 class. He's also California's No. 2 ranked overall talent for '25, placing him behind combo guard Darryn Peterson of Prolific Prep in Napa. Peterson signed with Kansas during his recruiting period. Arenas will soon lead the future of USC men's basketball. Related: Potential JuJu Watkins Teammate Visiting USC Amid Push From Historic College Basketball Programs
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Five-Star Alijah Arenas Took Jab at USC's Rival After Waking Up From Coma
USC Trojans' top ranked college basketball recruit in recent years Alijah Arenas, a five-star recruit and Gilbert Arenas' son, has recently been battling a car accident that landed him an induced coma. His dad said that he was trapped in the car for 10-12 minutes before being saved from the Tesla Cybertruck that caught fire, and was placed in the coma more for precautionary purposes due to the amount of smoke he inhaled. Advertisement On the Dan Patrick Show, the NBA legend appeared and discussed everything that happened, and said his son will still be attending USC this year and had an incredible sense of humor after waking up from the coma. Alijah Arenas is making progress after car crash.© Pamela Smith-Imagn Images When he woke up and learned he was at UCLA hospital, he said "tell Muss I'm sorry that I'm at UCLA," referring to his future head coach. A subtle jab from Arenas immediately after waking up shows he is ready to compete for the Trojans as soon as possible. Thankfully, his recovery is going well and sustained no injuries from the accident. Arenas has since been released from UCLA hospital, and surely he is happy getting out of enemy territory and in good health. Advertisement The ex-NBA superstar said there were angels over him during the crash and was lucky to avoid any sort of injury, as well as be okay after inhaling smoke for almost 12 minutes. Excitement around Arenas joining the Trojans will get back to normal now, and leads a top ten recruiting class with some incredible transfers like former Auburn Tigers Chad Baker-Mazara. With a lot of hope and promise, USC will be one of the top teams to watch in the country next season as they hope to make a splash, and an NCAA Tournament berth. Related: USC Trojans 2026 Recruiting Numbers Reveal Dominant Statistic
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
USC commit Alijah Arenas walking, talking in the hospital amid recovery from car crash that put him in medically induced coma
Alijah Arenas is making incredible progress not even a week after he was involved in a car crash in Southern California and placed into a medically induced coma. Alijah, a five-star USC commit and the son of former Washington Wizards star Gilbert Arenas, is walking and talking again in the hospital and is expected to return home in the near future, producer Josiah Johnson shared Monday on the latest episode of the 'Gil's Arena' show. He also is expected to avoid all major injuries after the crash. Josiah provides update on Alijah Arenas 🙏 — Gil's Arena (@GilsArenaShow) April 28, 2025 'I'm happy to announce that Alijah is doing much better. I just got off the phone with Gil about five minutes ago,' Johnson said. 'Alijah's doing better, walking, talking, progressing well. Should be released from the hospital very soon. No major injuries as a result of the car accident.' Alijah, 18, was in a Tesla Cybertruck just before 5 a.m. on Thursday morning when he crashed into a fire hydrant and slammed into a tree, according to multiple reports. The accident was caused by the loss of control of the vehicle. Alcohol and drug use are not suspected, per the report, and Johnson said he was driving back from the gym at the time of the accident. Alijah was deemed stable at the scene, but he was transported to a local hospital and was briefly placed into a medically induced coma due to smoke inhalation. The family said in a statement that Alijah wrote on a piece of paper that he remembered the smoke from the crash and asked, 'Did anyone get hurt?' after he woke up the following day. Alijah is a 6-foot-6 guard from Chatsworth High School in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles. He is a five-star recruit who received several notable offers, including from Kansas and Kentucky, before he committed to play at USC in January. He helped lead Chatsworth High to the CIF Division II state championship game in March, too, and he left the school as the all-time City Section scoring leader. Gilbert Arenas spent 11 seasons in the league, most of which were with the Wizards, from 2001-2012. He also had short stints with the Golden State Warriors, who selected him with the No. 31 overall pick in 2001 out of Arizona, the Orlando Magic and Memphis Grizzlies. He now hosts the 'Gil's Arena' podcast with Underdog Fantasy Sports, though he's been away from the show since Alijah's accident.
