"Alija is already a generational talent": Hoops fans react to Gilbert Arenas' claims about being better than his son Alijah Arenas at 17

Fans reacted as former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas said that he was better than his son, Alijah Arenas, at the same age.

With Alijah playing video games with his siblings in the background, the former Washington Wizard made the bold claim on the No Chills podcast on Friday.

Former Milwaukee Bucks star Brandon Jennings argued that Alijah Arenas is better than what his father was at the same age. That got fans talking on who was the better player.

"Alija is already a generational talent if he keeps this up he might get a 101 points no cap 🧢," claimed one.

"Gil younger son will be better than both yall 😅," another commenter added.

Others reckon Gilbert was the better player than his son, Alijah, though.

"I feel gil competitive nature. His son got his game from him and in half court gil is cooking his son bad knees and all lol," said one.

"Lowkey Gil might have been better . Gotta remember Gil was at Arizona when try was top tier with entire pro team & Gil was best player on team," opined another Instagram user," wrote another.

There were others who commented on how much Brandon Jennings was getting under Gilbert Arenas' skin, especially when he argued that Alijah was better.

"If Anybody Knows How To Push Gil’s Buttons It’s Brandon Jennings! 😂😂," one pointed out.

"B Jennings dramatic but hilarious “ Ain’t nobody giving you no moneyyyy “ 🤣," commented another.

Gilbert Arenas played for Ulysses S. Grant High School in California, but this was before the star rating system was applied. Meanwhile, his son, Alijah Arenas, is considered a five-star recruit.

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Do Gilbert's high school feats compare with Alijah Arenas'?

Alijah Arenas' ranking is unknown, especially as he has skipped a grade and is now a part of the Class of 2025, previously from the Class of 2026. However, he was ranked fourth overall. Meanwhile, Gilbert Arenas was ranked 99th, but Agent Zero was considered to be a late bloomer in high school and only popping off later in high school.

As for recruiting, Gilbert Arenas accepted a scholarship from Arizona when he was still a junior. Meanwhile, his son has offers from more schools than his dad had in high school, including schools like USC and UCLA. After his stint in Arizona, Gilbert entered the NBA draft and was selected No. 30 overall in 2001.