What is up with Gilbert Arenas’ son? Agent Zero was a scoring powerhouse on the court. And his son is showing prowess in a similar skill. Breaking a Division IV record, Alijah Arenas dropped 41 points in his first game of the season. But that’s not all. He aims to become an all-around player. While Alijah is still in high school, his skills are already being to comparisons some of the elites. Yet, despite all the comparisons, young Arenas is unfazed as he works out for his ultimate goal.

Of all the players he’s compared to, the one he sees himself closest to is 3 X NBA Sixth Man of the Year, Jamal Crawford. He clarified that this isn’t his own opinion but rather based on the opinion he’s received. Others have also told him his game resembles that of Canadian basketball star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

“I’ve been told — especially when I was younger — that I play like Jamal Crawford. I’ve heard Shai (Gilgeous-Alexander) a little bit. Honestly, for me to tell you, I don’t really know. For me, if I see something and I like it, I’ll use it. It’s not like I’m planning on using it, it just happens,” Arenas said to Forbes.

He says he’s watching everyone and trying to absorb all he can. When he plays, this knowledge channels through him. He also mentioned sitting with his father, the former Golden State Warriors player to review specific games and plays that might be useful. 

Recently, he had a workout session with Kevin Durant. In an Instagram Story posted by Alijah’s mother, Laura Govan, the two were seen training together in a session set up by Proactive Sports Performance in California.

While Alijah still has plenty of time to make it to the NBA, his game will continue to evolve by that time as he aims to stand out from the rest. For now, Crawford and others remain his inspiration.

Alijah Arenas looks up to Stephen Curry and LeBron James

It’s understandable why Arenas’ game might resemble Crawford’s. The 17-year-old shooting guard from Chatsworth High School loves watching the Chicago Bulls legend play. And it’s not just the Sixth Man of the Year, he also looks to NBA stars Stephen Curry and LeBron James for inspiration.

“It starts at the top. I take pieces from Steph Curry and LeBron. Everything from the way they move their feet to the way they see the floor. I like Jamal Crawford a lot, and it is that type of player that I try to see in myself,” Arenas said to One3

Following in the footsteps of his basketball father, Alijah is eager to make significant improvements to his game, focusing especially on his shooting skills. He has already shown impressive growth in the 2023-24 season, averaging 33.0 points across 35 games.

Still in his growth phase, Alijah is already taller than his father. As per 247 Sports, he is ranked as the No. 4 recruit in the 2026 class. He already boasts of having offers from Texas, UCLA, Nebraska, and Arizona.

It remains to be seen how Arenas will move forward to set himself apart from the rest and make a name for himself.