Gilbert Arenas' girlfriend Melli Monaco shuts down a troll with befitting reply over Father's Day post

Melli Monaco penned a heartfelt message to her boyfriend Gilbert Arenas to celebrate Father's Day. Monaco spent the special holiday with the former NBA All-Star and his kids with ex-girlfriend Laura Govan. She also shut down a troll who tried to ruin her Father's Day post.

In a post on Instagram, the social media influencer and entrepreneur shared a few images of herself with Arenas. She also spent some time with two of his four children – Aloni and Hamiley.

"Happy Father’s Day to this beautiful human @no.chill.gil Such a supportive daddy… Missing part of the tribe due to ⛹🏾‍♀️⛹🏾," Monaco wrote.

The two kids missing during the Father's Day celebration were Alijah and Izela Arenas. Alijah is one of the best high school players in the nation and is ranked fourth in the 2026 class. Izela, meanwhile, plays for the Louisville Cardinals.

It was a wholesome time for the family when a troll tried to make things awkward by putting Melli Monaco against Gilbert Arenas' two kids.

"You only smile with him and not the kids. I don’' know how to understand your energy in the kids pics. I'm just on the outside looking in. But it's obvious to me," the troll commented.

Here's Monaco's clapback:

"It's obvious that you are simple-minded."

Melli Monaco replies to a troll on Instagram.

Gilbert Arenas and Melli Monaco have been dating since last year after the former NBA player tried to shoot his shot at her during a live stream.

There was even a wild bet involving a lot of money and an expensive car, but it all ended pretty well, as they are still together.

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Who is the mother of Gilbert Arenas' children?

Who is the mother of Gilbert Arenas' children?

Gilbert Arenas was in a long-term relationship with Laura Govan from 2002 to 2014.

The couple never married but had four children together. He was playing for the Golden State Warriors when they started dating, and she previously worked for the Sacramento Kings as part of the public relations team.

Fans might be familiar with Laura's surname Govan because she's the sister of Gloria Govan. She was the ex-wife of former NBA player Matt Barnes and the current wife of five-time NBA champion Derek Fisher. The two former teammates used to have an infamous beef, but they have become amicable due to Barnes' twin sons Isaiah and Carter.

Laura claimed in 2017 that her sister slept with Arenas, but the two denied the rumor, as well as the Govan's parents. The sisters have been estranged and are not on speaking terms although that was a few years ago.