Gilbert Arenas Biography

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Gilbert Arenas : KEY FACTS

Birthday

Jan 06, 1982

Profession

Basketball Player

Birth Place

Florida, United States

Age

43 Years

Gilbert Arenas is a famous American Basketball Player, who was born on Jan 06, 1982 in Florida, United States. Find Gilbert Arenas age, wife, net worth, height, weight, education, career, family, images, biography & more updates. Get information about Gilbert Arenas’s all key achievements or accomplishments, including professional and personal life detail.

Personal Profile About Gilbert Arenas

Gilbert Arenas is a former American NBA player. He became famous in the early 2000s for his flashy personality. His nicknames are “Agent Zero” and “Hibachi.” He played most of his career with the Washington Wizards.

He was born in Los Angeles, moved to Florida, and now lives in California again. He was also popular due to his humor, podcasts, and shows. Gilbert Arenas biography includes the journey of a quiet high school player who became a three-time NBA All-Star.

The Woman He Chose

Gilbert Arenas wife is French influencer Melli Monaco. They got engaged in July 2024 and got married on January 20, 2025. Melli makes online content and is seen on her show “The Pineapple Show,” talking about relationships and dating.

Before Gilbert Arenas wife, he was in a relationship with Laura Govan. He and Laura have four children, but they never got married.

Gilbert Arenas’ Son Following in His Footsteps

Gilbert Arenas son, Alijah Arenas, is already one of the top high school basketball players in the U.S. He plays at Chatsworth High School in Los Angeles and was selected for the 2025 McDonald's All-American Boys Game. He’s a five-star recruit, committed to play for the USC Trojans.

In April 2025, Gilbert Arenas son Alijah was seriously injured in a car accident. He was put into a medically induced coma and is still recovering.

A Massive Paycheck for Gilbert Arenas

Gilbert Arenas contract with the Washington Wizards in 2008 was worth $111 million over six years. It was one of the biggest deals in the NBA at that time. Even though he stopped playing for them in 2011, he continued receiving payments from the Wizards until 2016. It was due to how the Gilbert Arenas contract was structured and a follow-up agreement with the Orlando Magic.

Gilbert Arenas Is the Father of Five

Gilbert Arenas kids include five children: Alijah, Izela, Hamiley, Aloni, and Gia. The first four are with ex-partner Laura Govan, while his daughter Gia is with another ex, Lindsey Faulk.

Izela, his daughter, is ranked as a top player in the girls' basketball class for 2024, and of course, Alijah is already seen as a future NBA star. It’s clear that Gilbert Arenas kids may carry on his sports legacy in their own way.

Big Game, Big Frame

Gilbert Arenas height is around 1.93 meters, or about 6 feet 4 inches. This height helped him a lot as a guard, letting him score over shorter players and defend well. Even today, many fans are surprised by Gilbert Arenas height because he played with the speed and style often seen in smaller players.