- Born
- Birth nameGilbert Jay Arenas Jr.
- Nicknames
- Agent Zero
- Gilbert The Great
- The Hibachi
- The East Coast Assain
- Height6′ 4″ (1.93 m)
- Gilbert Arenas was born on January 6, 1982 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is a producer, known for Memes & Nightmares (2024), Out of Bounds (2017) and The Arena: Gridiron (2025).
- ChildrenAlijah
- Parents
- Taking off his jersey and tossing it to a crowd member at the end of every game
- In an overtime game versus the Los Angeles Lakers on December 17, 2006 at the Staples Center, he scored a career high 60 points and added 8 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the Wizards over the Lakers 147-141. Arenas now holds the Wizards' franchise record for most points scored in a game by an individual. The previous record was held by Earl Monroe with 56 points, achieved in 1968 which was also an overtime game against the Lakers. His 16 points in the extra period also set an NBA record for most points in one overtime period, surpassing Earl Boykins' record by one point.
- NBA scoring machine. Played with Golden State Warriors (2001-2003), Washington Wizards (2003-2010), Orlando Magic (2010-2012), and Memphis Grizzlies (2012).
- He is a single father. He has a daughter, Izela Samaya Arenas, born on December 24, 2005.
- Lives in Virginia, just outside the Washington, D.C. area.
- Selected by the Golden State Warriors in the 2nd Round (30th pick overall) of the 2001 NBA Draft.
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