Gilbert Arenas on why he sent his son Alijah to public school: 'He can't take plays off'

Posted Mar 22, 2024
Despite the massive difference in prestige, former NBA star Gilbert Arenas chose the latter as the school for his son, five-star sophomore Alijah Arenas. Arenas spoke about it on an episode of his Gil’s Arena podcast. After reviewing the league, he said that most players who went to prestigious institutions ended up being role players instead of stars. (USA Today)

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