"My boo did it" - Gilbert Arenas' wife Melli Monaco gushes over son Alijah Arenas’ McDonald’s All-American honor

Melli Monaco, the wife of former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas, reacted to the announcement that Alijah Arenas had been selected for the 2025 McDonald's All-American high school boys basketball game.

Monaco, a social media personality, posted a clip on Instagram on Monday of the "Gil's Arena" show wherein Alijah was introduced as part of the annual games.

Alijah was welcomed by cheers and applause from the hosts and the show's guests, including his father, Gilbert, 2018 NBA champion Nick Young, and former NBA guard Brandon Jennings.

"My boo (Alijah Arenas) did it & I’M LOVIN’ IT 🍔🍟 Burger Boy about to eat eat!!!" Monaco wrote in the caption.

Alijah brought food from the popular fast-food chain as he entered the studio. The 2025 McDonald's All-American high school boys basketball game will be played on April 1 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

"Congratulations, my dog," Gilbert exclaimed. "Making this family good, baby. We got one on this side now."

When asked what it meant for him to receive the McDonald's All-American honor, Alijah said he was grateful for the honor and felt really special.

"It's special," Alijah said. "It feels great. ... Just to be a part of something special and play in a really big game. Especially, for me (watching) the game last year, and like just wanting to know how it really felt to play in a special game like that. So, it means a lot to me."

The hosts then asked the 6-foot-6 high school prospect if he was officially better than his father in basketball and if he was the best player in his family.

"Right now? Yes, most definitely." Alijah said, drawing another round of applause and cheers.

Gilbert spent 11 seasons in the NBA between 2001 and 2013; eight of those were with the Washington Wizards, where he spent the best years of his career. He was nicknamed "Agent Zero," and was a three-time NBA All-Star. He was also named the 2003 Most Improved Player.

Gilbert Arenas' ex, Laura Govan, also reacts to Alijah Arenas' McDonald’s All-American nod

Gilbert Arenas' ex, Laura Govan, also shared a reaction to the McDonald's All-American honor bestowed upon their son, Alijah Arenas.

Govan posted Instagram stories about Alijah's All-American nod. In one of the stories, Govan shared a screenshot of On3 Recruits' post classifying Alijah as a five-star shooting guard.

"Let's Go 🔥🔥🔥," Govan wrote in the caption.

Laura Govan's Instagram story (@lauramgovan)

The post also included the logos of several collegiate programs, Arizona State, Kansas, Louisville, Kentucky, and USC. According to On3 Recruits, Alijah's choices are down to these five schools.

Govan and Gilbert Arenas dated from 2002 until 2014 and have four children, including another high school basketball prospect, Hamiley Arenas, and Louisville Cardinals guard Izela Arenas.