Former NBA champ Trevor Ariza drops 4-word reaction to younger son Tristan Ariza's hooping performance

Former NBA star Trevor Ariza shared a reaction to his younger son venturing into the basketball scene. On Jan. 26, the player who had a brilliant 18-season run at the NBA shared a screenshot of an X post from 'Pro Insights,' which showcased Tristan Ariza’s performance and potential.

“@tristan.ariza Proud of you son!!” Captioned Trevor Ariza, showing his pride and enthusiasm regarding his son and his starting steps into the basketball world.

Trevor Ariza via Instagram

The post discussed Tristan’s performance at the Sports Academy National Cup, which is a circuit for young talent. The middle schooler belongs to the Class of 2029 and is part of the Paul George Elite AAU Basketball Organization.

Tristan possesses impressive size and ball-handling skills, both important aspects for performance on the court. His developing jumper highlights the potential to develop into a scoring player.

His ability as a connective passer shows he has a sense of teamwork and coordination. Tristan is said to be a good rebounder too. On the defensive end, his energy and general basketball sense stood out. The youngster also showed noticeable improvement with each game.

Meanwhile, Tajh Ariza, the older son, is already among the top recruits in his class. Last Thursday, the small forward delivered a standout performance to lead his team to a 68-58 victory over Palisades in a pivotal Western League matchup.

Tajh showcased his scoring prowess with 21 points, including nine in a decisive fourth quarter that secured the win.

Westchester started strong with an early 8-0 lead but faltered, conceding 19 consecutive points before regaining their footing. His teammates also contributed to the win, Jordan Ballard with 17 points, among which nine were in the fourth quarter. Ty Ingram also tallied a total of 14 points.

Trevor Ariza’s older son Tajh Ariza receives an offer from Alabama

On Jan. 24, five-star recruit Tajh Ariza took to Instagram to announce another major milestone in his career. He shared receiving an offer from the Alabama Crimson Tide. Tajh expressed his gratitude through a post:

"Extremely thankful to receive a D1 offer from the University of Alabama!!! Thank you to Coach Preston and the rest of the staff for believing in my ability!!"

Tajh is following in the footsteps of Trevor Ariza. The Westchester Senior’s player has been performing brilliantly in high school basketball. The 6-foot-7 standout is ranked seventh among 2026 prospects and third among small forwards, only behind Tyran Stokes and Christian Collins.

His exceptional skills and consistent performance have attracted offers from top programs, including USC, UCLA, UNLV, Kansas, Washington, Arizona State, Arkansas and Kentucky.