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My Take
Gilbert Arenas is one of the most compelling characters the NBA has produced, and I mean that as high praise. Drafted 31st in 2001 out of Arizona, written off as a second-rounder, he wore number zero precisely because people told him he'd amount to nothing, then won Most Improved Player in 2003 and became a star. That chip on his shoulder fascinates me. His career had its turbulence, but the same fearless candor that made him 'Agent Zero' now fuels his blogging and broadcasting, where he speaks his mind without filter. I find his blend of grit, humor, and honesty genuinely magnetic.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Gilbert Arenas
- Name (Japanese)
- ギルバート・アリーナス
- Reading
- ぎるばーと・ありーなす
- Born
- January 6, 1982 (age 44)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Dog
- Origin
- Tampa, Florida, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 193 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- basketball player / blogger
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Grant High School
- University
- University of Arizona
Awards & achievements
- 2003 NBA Most Improved Player Award
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Gilbert Arenas born?
Born January 6, 1982 (age 44).
Where is Gilbert Arenas from?
Gilbert Arenas is from Tampa, Florida, United States.
What does Gilbert Arenas do?
Gilbert Arenas works as basketball player, blogger.
How tall is Gilbert Arenas?
Gilbert Arenas is 193 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.