Wow! A serious car accident + a torn meniscus! The most unfortunate second-generation player in the NBA.

The most famous second-generation player in the NBA, Bronny, is currently battling alongside his father on the Lakers.

The most charming second-generation player, Magic's "son" EJ, is becoming more and more attractive with his good looks.

The most unruly second-generation player, Marcus, son of Jordan, has been in a long-term relationship with Larsa, the ex-wife of Pippen.

So, the most unfortunate second-generation player in the NBA... must be none other than Arenas' son, Alijah.

In April this year, Alijah was involved in a serious car accident in Los Angeles, crashing a Tesla Cybertruck into a tree and a fire hydrant, causing a fire. He fell into a coma on the spot, but fortunately, timely medical assistance ensured he was not in life-threatening danger, and he quickly returned to the court.

However, fate has not been kind,the accident did not break Alijah, but he recently suffered a torn meniscusand may miss the entire 25-26 college basketball season. He is a freshman at USC, a younger teammate of Bronny. Renowned reporter Haynes commented that Alijah is expected to be sidelined for at least 6-8 months.

At 18 years old, Alijah stands 6 feet 6 inches tall, plays as a guard, and possesses comprehensive skills along with outstanding athleticism. In short, his talent surpasses that of his father, Arenas. During his high school career, he once scored 53 points and 51 points in a single game, earning a five-star rating as a high school player. He ranked 13th in ESPN's list of the top 25 high school players and is currently projected to be fourth in the 2026 mock draft.

It is worth mentioning that Alijah has already signed a sponsorship deal with the globally renowned sports brand Adidas, demonstrating significant commercial value at such a young age, which indicates a promising future for him.

If it weren't for this torn meniscus, he would likely have entered the NBA as a lottery pick or even in the top three next summer. Unfortunately, without that possibility, it seems he will have to wait until the summer of 2027 to participate in the draft, and the draft market may not be as optimistic by then.

Arenas was the second-round, second overall pick in 2001. Regardless of the future, Alijah should be able to surpass his father in draft position, provided he stays healthy and avoids off-court issues; otherwise, it would all be in vain.

“There are countless roads, safety is the top priority; driving recklessly brings tears to loved ones.”