So, I went down this rabbit hole with Alijah Arenas a while back. You know, Gilbert Arenas’ kid. Heard the name floating around, saw a flashy clip or two, and got curious. Thought to myself, okay, let’s see what the fuss is about. Is he gonna be like his dad? Is he the real deal?
My Little ‘Scouting’ Project
So I decided to make it a little side project. Just for kicks, you know? See if I could figure out his game just from what’s out there online. First thing I did was try to dig up some actual game footage. Not just those highlight reels everyone puts together, but like, full game tape from his high school stuff.
Let me tell you, that was harder than I thought. It’s not like the pros where every game is recorded and archived. Found bits and pieces, mostly grainy phone recordings or short clips on social media. Watched a bunch of those.
- I spent hours trying to piece together a picture of his actual playing style.
- Compared what I saw to old Gilbert Arenas footage. You can see flashes, maybe in the confidence or some specific moves, but definitely a different player overall.
- Read whatever articles or forum posts I could find. Lot of hype, lot of expectations just ’cause of the name.
What I Figured Out (Sort Of)
After all that digging and watching, what did I really learn? Well, mostly that it’s damn hard to judge these young players properly from the outside. Especially with limited footage and all the noise around them.
Honestly, the kid obviously has talent. You don’t get to that level without it. But the hype train based on the name? It’s intense. Made me think about the pressure on these kids. It’s gotta be tough trying to carve your own path when everyone’s comparing you to a famous parent.
My whole little “project” kinda fizzled out after a while. It was interesting, sure, but felt like a lot of guesswork. I realized I was spending more time chasing shadows than actually getting a clear picture. Now, I mostly just stick to watching the games that are easy to find – the pros, college maybe. Less digging, more just enjoying the game itself. It was a phase, I guess. Fun while it lasted, but yeah, back to basics for me.
