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a day ago
- Entertainment
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Tyrese Haliburton's face of NBA candidacy gets Gilbert Arenas assessment
The post Tyrese Haliburton's face of NBA candidacy gets Gilbert Arenas assessment appeared first on ClutchPoints. With the debate about Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton being a superstar, another person within the basketball world gave their point of view on the topic, being former player Gilbert Arenas. As some have even compared the Pacers point guard to Stephen Curry, Arenas would speak on where Haliburton ranks as a superstar or even the chance of being the face of the NBA. Advertisement Arenas would speak on his show 'Gil's Arena' about Haliburton and list the traits that make him a likable personality in the league, but he expressed that he still needs a flair that other players have. He would use that Curry comparison in saying he needs to accomplish, possibly a title, which could lead to more people viewing him in that type of way. 'Listening to him talk, he's an attractive guy, he seems funny. He has a fast-paced style. He's gonna have to be like Curry,' Arenas said. 'Win one of those years where all the celebrities is like, 'oh s***,' that's how he becomes it. Because he wasn't that growing up. He wasn't ranked growing up. That's how it works. The conversation around Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton continues Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images While the Pacers are looking to make the NBA Finals after winning Game 4, giving them a 3-1 series lead over the New York Knicks, the conversation around Haliburton being a top player has grown louder. However, the discussion has gone to whether the 25-year-old is a superstar in the landscape of the league, which Arenas questions, saying that players such as Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, and Magic Johnson had a big personality on top of winning titles. Advertisement 'If you think about superstars, Kobe was a superstar in high school. If the kids don't look at it and say, 'Oh, I want to be like that,' then it doesn't matter,' Arenas said. 'Our stars that built this NBA, they did it both. Magic has it all, Michael Jordan has it all, winning takes it to another level, but the personality is what starts it.' Haliburton is more focused on leading Indiana to their first NBA Finals since 2000 and maybe their first title in franchise history, but they have to close out the Knicks in Game 5 on Thursday.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Politics
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Gilbert Arenas On Why You Shouldn't Leave Your Home After 10 PM: "The Worst Cops In The World Are Waiting For You"
Former NBA player Gilbert Arenas is not completely unfamiliar with the law. However, in a recent episode of the "All The Smoke" podcast, Arenas had to share a word of advice for others out there when it comes to stepping out of the house at night. He said: "You should never leave your home after a certain time. It doesn't make sense. There's nothing out there. The worst cops in the world, they log in at 10 pm. They know that's when they s**t happens, that's what they want. So the most aggressive minds are active at that time." "They don't even know the difference between who you are when they pull you over," he added. "So don't even put yourself into situations." Arenas' experience with legal authorities has been viewed as a common occurrence across the United States. Racially motivated acts against minority communities have routinely raised alarms and concerns for people, especially those in relatively impoverished neighborhoods. Arenas, who was born in Tampa, FL, comes from a city where the crime rate is considered higher than the national average. Meanwhile, podcast host Matt Barnes, who was born in Santa Clara, a relatively low-crime-rate area in California, could still resonate with Arenas' train of thought. NBA players, like Jaxson Hayes, have also been victims of police abuse. Hayes, who was being arrested for a domestic dispute, was subjected to excessive force when an LAPD sergeant put his knee on the center's neck for resisting arrest. In this context, several NBA players have had to deal with legal authorities for their actions. Arenas himself is a prime example. While his gun scandal is the story that brought him infamy, Arenas was arrested once while riding a motorcycle without tags. Former NBA player Jerry Stackhouse appeared on the "No Chill" podcast to detail how he bailed his teammate out. Arenas' rule simply highlights the concerns he has for himself and his family. Considering the kind of violence that individuals in minority communities have had to face, even in recent years, the former NBA player has taken a more conservative stance to prevent further harm. In this scenario, Arenas becomes the voice of concern, potentially with reference to his son, Alijah. The Chatsworth High School guard and USC commit was involved in a dangerous car accident that required him to be placed in a medically induced coma to facilitate recovery. Although he made it through and is on track to make a full recovery, Arenas detailed his concerns while detailing the events leading up to the accident in a recent podcast appearance.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Gilbert Arenas Blames Son's Car Accident On Tesla Cybertruck Malfunction
Gilbert Arenas' son, Alijah, got into a car accident on April 24 after he 'lost control' of his Tesla Cybertruck in the San Fernando Valley. According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, the vehicle crashed into a tree and/or fire hydrant. Footage obtained by TMZ showed the 18-year-old's car on fire as two people attempted to remove him from the Cybertruck. However, during a recent appearance on the All The Smoke podcast, the NBA veteran blames the crash on the car's defect. 'The car malfunctioned on him,' Arenas explained. 'The steering wheel went limp and ran him right into a tree.' The 43-year-old continued, 'He couldn't break the window […] He was on the phone with 911 for 10 minutes. He realized he couldn't break the window. If you're a parent and your teen has this car, you might want to put a hammer in that joint— something that will break the window. Physically, he said he was tryna kick the window and he couldn't.' After the accident, Alijah was transported to a hospital and placed in a medically-induced coma because of smoke inhalation. He was released six days later and then, it was confirmed in a statement that he hadn't suffered any 'major injuries' as a result of the crash. '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,' said the Arenas family in a statement. When reflecting on the crash, Arenas said that he gave Alijah a speech when he came home. 'I said, 'Listen, you're a lucky one to see this. Most people don't get to see the flowers and how everyone reacts when something happens,' he recalled. 'You get to witness what the world did when you were in an induced coma. You can't take this s**t for granted.'' Watch the full recap above. More from Alijah Arenas, Son Of Gilbert Arenas, Out Of Coma After Cybertruck Crash A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie's Car Totaled After Car Accident Exclusive: 'Memes & Nightmares' Trailer Explores The Digital World Of NBA Twitter
USA Today
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- USA Today
Gilbert Arenas says son's fiery Cybertruck crash caused by faulty steering wheel
Gilbert Arenas says son's fiery Cybertruck crash caused by faulty steering wheel Show Caption Hide Caption NBA Finals predictions: Are the Thunder and Knicks locks for the NBA Finals? The For The Hoops crew make their picks for the NBA Finals. The Thunder vs. Knicks seem to be a popular pick, but are we counting the Timberwolves and Pacers out too early? Former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas said his son is "lucky" to be alive after being trapped for 10 minutes inside a burning car last month. On the "All the Smoke" podcast, the 11-year NBA veteran said his son Alijah – a McDonald's high school All-American who has committed to Southern California – crashed his Cybertruck into a fire hydrant and a tree due to a steering wheel malfunction. Arenas went into detail about the frightening situation that resulted when the Tesla caught fire and Alijah was unable to escape because the doors were locked and he couldn't break the vehicle's bulletproof windows. "He's on the phone with 9-1-1 – I'm trying to get that call – he's on the phone with them for 10 minutes, so I know he was at least in the car for 10 minutes," Arenas told co-host Matt Barnes. "If you are a parent and your teen has this car, you might want to put a hammer in that joint, something that can break the window. Because physically, he said he was trying to kick the window in and couldn't." 'You're a lucky one to see this.' Gilbert Arenas opens up to Matt about his son's fiery single-car crash in late-April. ALL THE SMOKE Unplugged is available on YouTube! — All the Smoke (@allthesmokeprod) May 19, 2025 Arenas' son was pulled from the Cybertruck by some bystanders and taken to the hospital, where he was put into an induced coma overnight. He eventually recovered and was released from the hospital a week later. "When he got home we had flowers for him. And I gave him that speech. 'You're a lucky one to see this. Most people don't get to see the flowers and how everyone reacts when something happens,'" Arenas recalled. Alijah Arenas, 18, is a five-star guard at Chatsworth (California) High School. He announced in January that he would commit to USC after his senior year concludes. GIlbert Arenas played 11 seasons in the NBA for the Golden State Warriors, Washington Wizards, Orlando Magic and Memphis Grizzlies. He was a three-time All-Star with Washington and a three-time All-NBA selection from 2005-2007.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Gilbert Arenas Goes Off on the Tesla Cybertruck Following His Son's Near-Fatal Accident
Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas speaking out about his son's scary car accident back in April. And now he's revealing exactly what happened to cause the fiery scene in the first place. As we previously told you, Arenas' son Alijah ran over a fire hydrant and crashed into a tree in a Los Angeles neighborhood back at the end of April. The scary video was captured by a neighbor which showed the Tesla Cybertruck he engulfed in flames while the fire hydrant spewed water around it. Alijah himself could be seen being removed from the car shirtless and shoeless before being rushed to the hospital. As a health and safety protocol for smoke inhalation, they put the younger Arenas into a medically induced coma for about 24 hours before waking up and beginning his recovery journey. Now, in a new interview on the 'All the Smoke' podcast hosted by fellow former NBA stars Stephen Jackson and Matt Barnes on Monday, the elder Arenas assured his listeners that his son was doing much better and healing day by day. In a surprising move, he also revealed the cause behind his son's nearly fatal accident. 'The car malfunctioned on him. The steering wheel went limp and rammed right into a tree,' he said before revealing his son couldn't break the window open to escape the car because it was bulletproof. 'People are like, 'Oh, he fell asleep.' I'm looking at him. He's on the phone. He's on the phone with 911, I'm trying to get that call, he was on the phone with them for 10 minutes. So I know he was, at least, in the car for 10 minutes,' Arenas explained. He went on to suggest that parents ought to let them have a hammer in the car or something so that their kids can get break out if they need to. 'He said he was trying to kick the window in, but couldn't,' the elder Arenas said. Later, Arenas said he emphasized the importance of his son seeing all the well wishes and flowers sent his way while he was in his coma and said he was lucky to even be a witness to it all after what he went through. For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
