Last Updated on September 14, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake
Here is the detailed profile of Gilbert Arenas:
- Full Name: Gilbert Jay Arenas Jr.
- Nationality: American
- Age: Born on January 6, 1982
- Hometown: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Height: 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 meters)
- Weight: 215 pounds (98 kg)
- Wingspan: 6 feet 7 inches (2.01 meters)
- Shoe Size: Men’s US size 13
- Number: 0 (famously), 1, 9
- Position: Point guard / Shooting guard
- High School: Grant High School (Valley Glen, California)
- College: University of Arizona (1999–2001)
- NBA Draft: 2001, 2nd round, 31st overall pick by the Golden State Warriors
- Teams Played For:
- Golden State Warriors (2001–2003)
- Washington Wizards (2003–2010)
- Orlando Magic (2010–2011)
- Memphis Grizzlies (2012)
- Played in China briefly after his NBA career
- Championship Rings: None
- Kids: He has four children (three sons and one daughter) with his former partner, Laura Govan.
- Siblings: Information about his siblings is not widely publicized
Gilbert Arenas, also known as “Agent Zero,” was known for his electrifying scoring ability and fearless playstyle. He became a three-time NBA All-Star and had several standout seasons with the Washington Wizards, where he earned a reputation as one of the most exciting players in the league. However, his career was marred by injuries and off-court controversies, most notably a suspension for bringing firearms into the Wizards’ locker room. Despite this, Arenas left a lasting legacy for his scoring prowess, particularly during the mid-2000s.
Notes:
- Similar players to Gilbert Arenas include Russell Westbrook, Derrick Rose, and John Wall.
Fun Facts
- He made wearing the number zero famous for representing the idea that the impossible is nothing.