Gilbet Arenas Can't Believe Alijah Arenas Wild Playoff Game! Winning Shot Sends Team to Finals!

Gilbert Arenas was ready to 🏀 dive into the heart-stopping action as Alijah Arenas lead his team in a nail-biting playoff game against Laces High School! In this unforgettable matchup, every second counts as both teams fight tooth and nail for a spot in the finals. With the game on the line and the clock winding down, one player steps up to deliver a moment that will be etched in the annals of high school basketball history.
🌟 Witness the determination, the passion, and the sheer will to win as Alijah and his team navigate through intense pressure, formidable defense, and the high stakes of a playoff semi-final. This game is more than just a battle on the court; it’s a testament to teamwork, perseverance, and the spirit of competition.
🔥 From edge-of-your-seat plays to strategic masterstrokes, every moment of this game is packed with action and drama. This is not just a game; it’s a story of victory, emotion, and unforgettable sportsmanship.
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[@brianbrooks5366]

I see the vision with Gil pushing his kid to a lower ranked school like this. Kid is basically out there doing it all even playing the 5.

[@Mark-oe1df]

Yea but he really be missing some passes a lot 😅😅

[@anthonyshannon6744]

Doing it all? What did he do well?

[@_teambucketzzz]

Nah he need help badly

[@94money7]

Its for his scoring development. Gil very strategic in his son. He will be a great NBA player

[@oshovv]

yup, in his podcasts episodes, he says it was on purpose to send him to a lower school so he can hone his skills as the alpha with lesser talent on his team. chatworth is literally down the road from sierra canyon, aka bryce. so when the time does come that he has high skilled players around him, he knows how to rely on them when the time comes. gil told him that he has to still trust his teammates, even though they're not the same caliber player. be the killer scorer that he is, but make the right play, even if his teammate doesnt make the shot.

[@jsonwilliams3431]

The fact that they were up 3 and #23 went chasing the ball like they needed a steal and left a shooter wide open was mind blowing

[@mdozier24]

Not his man that’s the big guys responsibility. 13 at fault he called for the switch then didn’t switch

[@q50korrupt]

they’re running zone #23 was playing his zones correctly

[@PMTay429]

The fact they up 3 and coach kept them in that weak 2-3 zone is baffling and then follow up with doing again on inbound for win smh. I understand doing want you do but you got to be able to adjust to Situations

[@Wacotek]

@@PMTay429yea I’m not understanding being in 2-3 on the inbound

[@Jimthegoat22]

You're exactly right, that part in the zone was #23's responsibility, all they had to do is run them off of the 3pt line. They should've been in man defence as 2-3 zone has weak spots at the top of the key (where the 3 was made) and, the wings off of a drive and kick. Coach could've been wayy better in crunch time, you gotta address things like that during the timeout. tough L

[@zulu4864]

as many times as alijah was at the line, he should have been there 15 more times

[@zulu4864]

Laces Ass lmao refs are weak in highschool

[@m.j.stevenson1896]

facts😊

[@Kyle31yo]

i see gil and meli are getting along well

[@zacchfromdalou9679]

I was more than Glad to see my boy took the coldest lowkey W of 2023💯🥴👌🏾 and piss his bm off😭🤧

[@marcust6479]

Right.. since big 3 lol

[@mddi1420]

the funny this is Gil’s ex wife was just sitting near with 4 people between them 11:08 😂😂😂

[@DJETtheQuietStorm]

They might as well come out with it already lol. You're not having a chick at your sons game unless that's ya chick.

[@dlkc2000]

@@mddi1420 LIES... HE HAS NEVER BEEN MARRIED... HE DOESN'T EVEN LIKE HER STOP WITH THE CAP HE EXPLAINED THE 3 KIDS WITH HER OR 4 KEEPING KIDS WITH THE SAME PARENTS HE HAD MANY BADDIES DURING THOSE PREGNANCIES

[@20robertson]

These Refs must still be in Training

[@TJ-xe1cx]

what r u talkin bout😂 the refs wasn’t that bad

[@brianreed7145]

@@TJ-xe1cx While the phantom Traveling call late in the game was telling on many levels

[@user-co9db5mq1l]

Number 13 really sold. Missed both free throws and made that garbage ass pass down court.

[@TheMillionman9295]

and gave up the corner 3 for game

[@koreypang3715]

lol it’s a high school basketball game bro. that’s like pointing out a little kid falling

[@kobewest03]

yeahs he contributed nothing

[@xum0007]

@@koreypang3715 this not gonna register in anyone stubborn ahh head. They expect these kids to treat it like they get paid a salary lmaoo

[@bayareaplaya6004]

​@@koreypang3715excuses

[@Bl_u3]

Alijah was getting fouled left and right 😭

[@travoncorbin5876]

Baal hog

[@Bl_u3]

@@travoncorbin5876u can’t even spell ball hog 😭 💀 🙏🏽❌

[@derrianterrell]

Bruh every time he touched the ball they was hacking that boy

[@TJ-xe1cx]

stfu, one little touch y’all think it’s a foul like get off dick😂😂

[@lovemyhometown7065]

@@travoncorbin5876when you the most talented on the team you do control the ball but he sets the table for teammates but he does score most points

[@2303batman]

It’s so funny seeing those 2 out together😂 like they a real couple now 😂😂

[@TV1stTime]

The REFS was letting ALIJAH team get hacked and not calling it LOL

[@ram0666]

I guess the blue team wasnt being failed at all. Funny that people like to blame the refs for them or their team losing. Just lazzzy.

[@nathanielbrownlee3076]

Why play zone on the last inbound play🤣

[@Fekrrmmrm]

Gil wasn’t lying bout Mel coming to his sons game iykyk😂

[@darrylsmith6956]

Did you hear Brandon Jennings when she smashed the cake in his face

[@rybread1727]

Number 5 for LACES with 6 points in the final 15 seconds after being shut down at the rim most of the game. Persistent.

[@ftcmush__roomm5080]

Alijah is going to be a beast in the league. Agent zero great job for staying calm out there.

[@anthonyshannon6744]

What did you see in this game, inorder to make that statement.

[@ftcmush__roomm5080]

@@anthonyshannon6744 His composure throughout the game Dealing with the hard fouls, attacking over and over and not backing down, recognizing when to pass the ball and let it go to get the team involved, and the tremendous help on defense down the paint. Please give my man some credits. What I saw was growth and maturity as a player who wants the smoke.

[@anthonyshannon6744]

@ftcmush__roomm5080 I didn't see hardly any help in the paint. Couldn't finish through contact. Didn't see him shoot the ball much. Yes I can drive the ball, but that's not today's nba game. Yes he was the best player on the court but that's saying much

[@ftcmush__roomm5080]

@@anthonyshannon6744 you need to learn how to watch the game like a genius respectfully. Re-watch the game and pay attention on defense to notice his presence on the help defense

[@ogtip2073]

@@anthonyshannon6744just pay attention to his pace compared to everybody else that’s pretty much all i saw

[@HappyfaceSinner]

On the hop step Alijah landed on both feet. Ridiculous call.

[@mediadoctorservices]

some of the worst coaching and referring I've ever seen

[@Qwik11Hoops]

My goodness

[@Rocketman1996]

Absolutely horrible

[@deez9805]

Yea idek which was worse tbh but that’s HS ball for ya

[@jbhllc4222]

How is it they don’t man at end of the game bro!!!!

[@hakeemharriott178]

Alijah the best on the team so everything goes through him but he has to have faith in his team and make the right play pass the ball when the doubling

[@airess1]

I was thinking the same thing. That's how you build up your teammates confidence

[@maurice456]

He would be passing all the time.

[@stringer2295]

was looking for this comment, alot of times he took a bad shot and missed someone open

[@markvstheworld9251]

True but that’s a easy fix at the highest levels, most league player was the guy at their hs

[@thecatswillplay86]

This is right up there with Northern Iowa blowing the game against Texas AM NCAA tournament. You should watch the final 1 minute of regulation if you've never seen it before.

[@Qwik11Hoops]

man that was wild

[@carlitossantiago5318]

I didn’t like how Elijah acted at the end when shaking hands college coaches see that. And in the clutch he was cussing the coach out. He has great talent and potential and great mentor.

[@davsmiv8652]

Dude does the best job I have seen on any level attacking double and triple teams

[@naptownink]

Some on a inbound play is crazy for game

[@MariXL407]

Can’t wait to see alijah in the next level his gear has yet to be switched into that different motive overall

[@nomoneyspent4886]

Subscribed because of the score board

[@zj8478]

There’s 1 nba player on the court with a bunch of division 2 and 3 players lol

[@Workd05]

Please don’t disrespect d2 and d3 players

[@zj8478]

@@Workd05 lol college intramural league

[@vittiriowashington5211]

Good stuff, AA should've paced and pick his spots at certain times, but overall good ball guys

[@robertcammon5969]

Dudes forget how it used to be before AAU broke sports. For the most part the better players stayed in their district and played with the kids they grew up with. So we didn't see so many super teams. Every now and then a cycle would come through with a lot of talent and those teams were special. Chatsworth has the length and athletes to play a more active zone. These kids don't play D.

[@injusticeberserker2800]

14 on Laces went to work… 5 redeemed himself with those clutch 3’s

[@brianbrooks5366]

He was killing with those 3s, I just hated him coming with the duke energy getting back on d but hey it’s for the game before the chip I get emotions run high 😂

[@ChoosenPeople]

Out there looking like Bane Brooks. Lol

[@mrigreenalot343]

Nah 13 ain’t wanna win🥲 he gotta get a postgame interview 😵‍💫

[@GSB_KD]

I know bro a scorer and prolly don’t trust his teammates a lot but he needa pass a lil more and make the right play. Even if they don’t finish it still looks good on his tape

[@snowinoctoberrr]

I know I’m late but I remember him going to Grant? Did he switch or has he always been at Chatsworth?

[@TreyWayX2]

He needs to play for a better team because his teammates are not on the same level as him💯💯💯

[@TJ-xe1cx]

well that’s the point of why he went there, no comp

[@PirateD.KingLuffy]

@@TJ-xe1cxno the point is to face competition by yourself that’s what creates a dawg

[@KennthSnellJr-yd6ud]

his team plays great comp@@TJ-xe1cx

[@Deuce434]

@@PirateD.KingLuffytrue, but I feel like the reason why alijah is still at chatsworth is because that’s “his” team he’s the head guy and people depend on him for example if he went to any ranked prep school PT and being the head guy would be an issue he gets looked at by being the guy on his own team

[@PirateD.KingLuffy]

@@Deuce434 but look at bronny and bryce you see how bronny playing passive at usc right now compared to juju watkins

[@crashboooer]

All cuh had to do was inbound the rock he gotta know either they get the last shot or just take it to ot

[@I3igI3oss1]

Lolz at Melli Monaco. All that damn frontn on bro when he appeared on the "Pineapple" show. Anyways, shoutout the kid. You can tell he started ball late, Alot of work to be done still; but there is time. With the right training Gil could definitely help him pull it off. Wish em the best. Couple of them kids on Laces is going places too, hope some height comes through for the kid who shot the lights out. He did his thank

[@marsupreme900]

Shout out to #14 Hunter from Laces thats one of the coaches from LastChance U son!

[@injusticeberserker2800]

He did his thang

[@marsupreme900]

@@injusticeberserker2800 yea he was out there playing frfr

[@jbhllc4222]

How they not getting Al the ball at the end is crazy.

[@maalhicks]

being able to take all the shots dont make u a dawg. bro needs to be playin somewhere with teammates comparable to him so he can play his natural position that'll prepare him for the next level

[@jajuanmcclain3056]

His natural position is guard wym?

[@maalhicks]

he's matched up with the opposing teams 4/5 @@jajuanmcclain3056

[@GurtonBuster07]

@@jajuanmcclain3056yeah and he playing Center in a 2-3 lmao

[@isaacchandler8843]

Them refs was shady asf no cap 💯🤦🏾‍♂️

[@Godson0616]

I feel like he just need to say get that ish outta here and it will release his inner KG!

[@DIRTYMANE901]

AA needs to get in the weight room. He isn’t strong enough to finish, maybe crafty but not strong. It was plenty plays I seen when he could’ve went over the top or the defender had bad footing to where he could’ve overpowered the weak side.

[@liveplug5998]

He should go play with Bryce next year his sister already goes to sc so it’s probable

[@howarddickersonjr.6994]

His sister graduates in a few months and she going to Louisville. Gil has him there for a reason. He gets his real competition from playing AAU ball in the summer where he plays for one of the best teams in California. The Compton Magic. The way he plays in school is the way he plays in the summer. He really is unstoppable when he has a decent team around him.

[@theorrymusic]

Apparently the quarter ending is a shot clock violation.

[@gordonshepard534]

Gilbert!!! I know you loving this… mouth watering and everything

[@mariawhite6232]

That was a tech at end 2 shoots and ball back

[@flat_life750]

great effing job Laces....

[@TheKiddAG24]

Yea but there is some reads he needs to work on . Draw and kick and allow the ball to rotate . He never boxes out either but he’s very talented .

[@plforeal4392]

Sometimes he needs to slow down power and up and attack too many off balance falling attacks at the rim especially when you are bigger and stronger and longer (pause)

[@plforeal4392]

Solid game Has all The moves Needs To Get stronger in the hands coughs the ball up in track. Maybe cradle like Marbury.

[@chrisw7718]

Refs stingy as hell with the whistles goddamn

[@MrLawrenceflowers]

I’m confused if this is the state playoff that he just loss in the semi finals 2 weeks ago what is the tournament they playing in where the tittle game was played today or uploaded yesterday

[@Qwik11Hoops]

good question..Last games were for L.A. City Open Division championship. These playoffs are Regional championships to determine who represents southern California vs Northern California this weekend in the CA State Championships.

[@MrLawrenceflowers]

@@Qwik11Hoops Ahh ok thanks!! so we still got more tournament hoops for Alijah then cool. I’ll be tuned in for the real state championships. #Salute

[@zzsmooky5069]

They called a travel on that pro hoop on the baseline these refs suck lol

[@Qwik11Hoops]

Lmao just got off work give em some slack🤣

[@thakingnme9795]

Alijah is the game plan on this team.

[@Godson0616]

They need to work their rotating defense when the basketball ball swings from side to side. I feel like Alijah watched easy layups go in without contesting them. Those easy layups gave the other team momentum in the first quarter. Alijah should have been putting that stuff against the backboard!

[@brocthundermusic]

How the refs didn't call a bench tech on the Laces is beyond me. The game was not over.

[@VisualsByPierre]

free throws win games

[@ryleerichter804]

If they called every foul laces committed they would’ve been down 20 at the end of the game playing 3 on 5 they wasn’t playing basketball they was playing football 😂😂😂

[@ryleerichter804]

#14 is the kid that pulls up to the park everyday and has one good game a month and talks trash the whole time like he always like that 😂😂😂😂

[@Amlikemorning]

Why he threw that pass at the end 😳

[@donhoag1052]

I want this West Coast style of Run & Gun track meet basketball 🏀 to come to Duke so we can take down teams Like U Con. & North Carolina. !!!!!!! LETS 😅 GO!!!!!!!!’

[@ernestharris4747]

Gilbert I watched you play and lose with scrubs at Grant High School . I understand you having Alijah build up his confidence and swag by playing with scrubs at Chatsworth but its time to move on. Losing will get frustrating and he will begin to resent his teammates if he don't already.

[@marsupreme900]

Facts

[@TheKxc]

He’s going to the nba you think he really stuck on his hs teammates? Me and you wouldn’t be able to understand the mind of a young nba prospect! Just watch and enjoy

[@ernestharris4747]

@TheKxc I agree he is going to the NBA. Just like LaBron first venture in Cleveland, losing get old and frustrating. Especially when you feel you are carrying the whole team.

[@m.j.stevenson1896]

How many points did alijah have?

[@doctordef324]

Boy they were killin arenas from the tip off!!!😮😮😮😮😮 c'mon REFS!!!!🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️

[@airyoxus]

They called a travel on Elijah that wasn’t a travel even the player guarding him was shocked

[@WBxMason]

Gil said fuvk this. I’m coaching this game 😂🤷‍♂️, playoffs ball .

[@YoPopsLeft]

Is this varsity or jv? Fr

[@kaesmoove7775]

Coach what are you doing putting yo team in a zone defense on a inbound lmao

[@boycewhite11]

Game reminds me of Ryan harrow

[@highschoolhoops2k223]

Gil coaching from the stands real dad

[@MjolnirBlack]

Are we watching the same video?? No defense, sloppy ball handling, zero passing. I see the potential..hes clearly the best in the court..but thats not hard in this case

[@Matt4games726]

14 laces Ian Hunter was on shooting point

[@jwork7200]

7:01 I don't know if this was B4 or after the cake to the face 🤔 but Mellnie looking like she plotting hard or is dumbfounded! Pound townlol😂😂 from that one stream when he had the 📝 to Courtside at he son game Gil big P!

[@matiapolano1552]

Who's coaching this game, pops or coach lol

[@chucky116]

They sold hard at the end I would have been so mad at my teammates with so many bad passes especially towards the end

[@vision176]

That old reclass dude was hoopin

[@PureGrade999]

Gil dropped 60 on us in high school when he was at Van Nuys😂 good to see his son at a public school

[@anthonytaylor7928]

00:46 is what is wrong with todays basketball. They player had the open look close to the basket.instead he tried to force a lob pass inside and caused a possible turnover. Dude just turn around and shoot

[@mikeyybeezoo6476]

i hear you OG , thats what he can work on going into the offseason .

[@cobaltss50]

Damn Zero cant get any damn respect from any ref, my guy got fouled clearly 3 times from one side of thr court into the other and not one call, thats fucked

[@mrigreenalot343]

Yooo so the refs hadda parlay bet gotchu😭😭

[@Zayye2x]

Alijah gone be stiff with that spin shot😹✅✅✅✅✅✅

[@yhassenbey]

Bro is definitely a guard but i see what gil doing 😂

[@djjsmooth27]

What happened on the inbound play. No one came to the ball and he just threw it away🤦🏽‍♂️

[@demetrewilkins8485]

That officiating was questionable ending that game

[@1racks]

Why are you guarding the inbounder on that play? 💀

[@koolyyb6215]

GG

[@Rgp302]

Laces was fouling like crazy

[@dariuscherry6239]

Why do they have the smallest guy taking the ball out he can’t see over the defensive 🤦🏿‍♂️

[@boulderbulls9741]

1:20 in and that soft 2-3 has given up 5+ catch and shoot 3s... coaches are something else.

[@Jboooog18]

That 2-3 was sickening

[@boulderbulls9741]

​@@Jboooog18 it was hard to watch.

[@_biink3951]

naw he gotta pass that rock. this mane tryna dribble thru triple teams

[@Khail707]

Play 20:02 in slow mo and you’ll understand how this happened.

[@blackgenius6428]

Great Eyes my guy. Ref had a smirk and he was calling questionable calls all game. Clearly had a bias towards the other team. This what's wrong with sports today, refs are controlling to many outcomes

[@Khail707]

@@blackgenius6428 they don’t like nba players or their kids

[@blackgenius6428]

@@Khail707 hating on kids is crazy

[@J.M.T.]

To this is disgusting work by the officials. They was fouling arenas every play I watched especially when he is dribbling up court. I literally watched dude shove him while he dribble and they called NOTHING😮 this is nasty work

[@Qwik11Hoops]

they were bad bad in this one I couldnt take it if my kid was out there

[@postitrandomly3638]

AA should’ve went to the line at least 6-8 more times

[@Jimthegoat22]

#13 sold the bag fs, but the coach needs to call a better out of bounds play at the end of the game. 18:15 He had 2 chances and both plays that were called were terrible leading to the terrible pass #13 had to make to avoid the 5 seconds violation. Alijah could easily make it down court in less then 5 seconds, idk why he would make him stand at half court, let your best player go get the ball and make a play.

[@donhoag1052]

That’s what Al is going to have to get used to if he plays for Duke in the SEC. that type of Physicality. Me thinks that I’m taking the other number 0 from team Laces. To come to Duke. Can you Imagine?!!?!! Having both Zeros on Duke next year NCAA championship is in the Bag 💼!!!

[@amalhandley3914]

14 got that fluke high arching shot u never think finna go in but always do

[@Qwik11Hoops]

lmao and he yelling at u after

[@m.j.stevenson1896]

why would they put him on the ball that was a huge coaching mistake that costed them their season

[@bruceprofitsTradesFutures]

#14 sprayin

[@TheAce198687]

Was 4:40 a walk are am I just tripping 😅

[@smoovelefty23]

I know Gil told the refs not to call light fouls for his son 😂

[@TexasVsEverybody]

2 minutes in and he already got fouled about 10 times 😂😂

[@Krush380]

You can't just storm the court like that can you? Should've been a tech?

[@bruceprofitsTradesFutures]

Why was the shortest man inbounding?

[@ronaldgrant1731]

My point exactly, Coach had a meltdown 😂

[@ogcirclegame3833]

Somebody gave them refs extra 100$ a piece 🤣🤣🤣