Remember Gilbert Arenas from his peak? Well, even if you don’t, his son, Alijah Arenas, is out here playing high school basketball like he was sent from the future to remind us of what his father, Gilbert Arenas, once did to the NBA defenses. Night after night, the young phenom is torching opponents, dropping 50-point games like they’re casual layups. This kid isn’t just living up to the family legacy; he is writing his chapter in it, only to make sure that the Arenas name stays synonymous with buckets. But there is a life beyond the court, right?

The best quality of top scorers is they know when to hit pause. The 17-year-old is months short of being an adult but knows how to balance his life, from maintaining the game to following his father’s footsteps to keeping his girlfriend in the loop, a complete man. The context? On Valentine’s Day, Alijah momentarily stepped aside from handing out 50 pieces on the court to deliver a different kind of highlight–a heartfelt message to his Valentine.

Alijah shared a story on Instagram, posting his partner with the caption, “Happy Valentine’s Day I Love you @jaydennnn._” Hey, even future NBA stars have a soft side. While most defenders have been left in heartbreak trying to stop him and his father, it turns out there is someone who gets to celebrate this special day with him. 

What makes this Valentine’s Day move even better is that it reminds us that young stars like Alijah are more than just walking highlight reels. And it is not just him. Players have lives, moments of joy beyond the hardwood, and people they care about. Sure, he has been merciless to the defenses all season, but he still found time to show some love off the court. That’s championship-level balance.

Can Alijah Arenas carry forward the legacy?

Of course, following in the footsteps of Gilbert Arenas is no small feat. The elder Arenas wasn’t just a scorer; he was a fearless competitor, an offensive maestro, and a showman who embraced the spotlight. From his days at Arizona to his legendary run with the Washington Wizards, where he dropped game-winning daggers and made “Agent Zero” a household name, Gilbert was the definition of a bucket-getter. Alijah is bringing that same mentality to the high school level, proving that scoring runs in the family.

And guess his figures? He has an average of 31.1 points per game and 7.5 rebounds per game. Insane, isn’t it? The young lad is ranked in the top 39 Nationally for 1 stat.

His father, Gilbert Arenas, was also a cold-blooded scorer, but even he didn’t have 50 pieces stacking up like this when he was in high school. Alijah Arenas isn’t just walking in his dad’s footsteps; he might sprint past them, all while wearing some fire sneakers. But doesn’t forget to maintain his equations. Either way, the world is watching, and one thing is clear—love may be in the air, but so are Alijah’s shots. And they’re not missing.