Gilbert Arenas Jr., a former United States national basketball team point guard, was born on January 6, 1982. He worked in the industry from 2001 to 2013. Arenas attended Grant High School in Los Angeles before accepting a scholarship offer to the University of Arizona in his junior year. The Golden State Warriors chose him with the 31st overall choice in the 2001 NBA draught. He was selected as the NBA's Most Improved Player for the 2002–03 campaign. Arenas earned the "Agent Zero" moniker and was a three-time NBA All-Star and All-NBA Team member.
This was done to honour his old jersey number and his propensity for making clutch shots. He has also gone by the names "Gilby" and "Hibachi," which both mean "bowl of fire" in Japanese. While he was a member of the Washington Wizards, both names made it to the top of the fan favourites list. Arenas was suspended for most of the 2009–10 NBA season due to firearm violations resulting from an incident on December 24, 2009, and later conduct that seemed to make light of this incident. Arenas was transferred to the Orlando Magic in late 2010.
Arenas was the first NBA player to be released under the "amnesty clause" during the 2011 NBA lockout. He thus joined the Memphis Grizzlies for the 2011–12 NBA season. He played with the Shanghai Sharks of the Chinese Basketball Association for one season before quitting basketball after the season.
| Name | Gilbert Jay Arenas Jr. |
| Net Worth | $50 Million (Approximately) |
| Age | 41 years (born January 06, 1982) |
| Residence | Tampa, Florida |
| Position | Point Guard |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Source of Wealth | Endorsements, Investment, Broadcasting |
| Salary | $22,346,536 (Last Contract From 13/14) |
| Endorsements | Adidas |
‘How much is Gilbert Arenas Net Worth in 2023?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Gilbert Arenas' net worth is estimated at $50 million. This primarily comprises his income from playing basketball professionally for the NBA, hosting a YouTube channel, and his podcast, No Chill Productions. According to Forbes, Arenas' most recent on- and off-court earnings reached $21.3 million in 2013.
Gilbert Arenas Salary
Despite not playing a single minute of the 2013–2014 NBA season, his final contract with the Orlando Magic earned him over $22 million. His primary sources of revenue come from his work as a broadcaster, his NBA playing career, and sponsorship deals.
Gilbert Arenas Endorsements
Gilbert Arenas earned $100k from his endorsement deals during the 2013 season. He sponsored Adidas and got a massive contract with them. He got two consecutive $100k endorsement deals in 2013 and 2014. Arenas has had his own Adidas TS Lightswitch shoes brand in addition to his sneaker, the Adidas Gil Zero. Adidas, however, stopped sponsoring Arenas in 2009 after the shooting event.
Gilbert Arenas Investments
Arenas is well renowned for leading an opulent lifestyle. He had a lavish birthday celebration on January 5, 2007, dubbed "Arenas Express," which many celebrities attended and said he spent over $1 million. Diddy, a well-known hip-hop performer, hosted the event. He is also rumoured to possess a sizable collection of player jerseys and replica basketballs from the past and present.
Agent Arenas is Arenas' Gamertag in the Halo franchise. Also, he publicly supported the Halo 3 squad Final Boss. He is renowned for his volunteer efforts and substantial donations to several causes and institutions. Every time he has invested money or sponsored something, it has to do with his community service projects. In an interview with Bleacher Report, Arenas said that he wanted his legacy to read, "He played for the people" when he left the NBA. He inspired others worldwide to believe they, too, could achieve greatness.
Gilbert Arenas House and Cars
Arenas had a large number of homes that they had even sold for large sums of money in the past. For $3.35 million, Arenas sold his house in the Calabasas neighbourhood in 2016. The Tuscan-style home boasts a nearly 360-degree panoramic view and is located on a hilltop with seven or more acres. 9,600 square feet of the renovated area are occupied by a formal living room, dining room, chef's kitchen with a 15-foot island, seven bedrooms, and 7.5 bathrooms. It has a secret wine room containing up to 1,500 bottles and a unique cinema theatre with tiered seats.
He listed his Encino residence for $3.495 million in 2015. The Mediterranean-style home, built in 1951, is at the end of a long road with a motor court and three garages. In addition, it boasts a wood-paneled office, a center-island kitchen, five bedrooms, and 4.5 bathrooms spread across more than 5,800 square feet. An oversized covered patio with an outdoor fireplace and built-in BBQ is accessible through bi-folding doors. Moreover, there is a pool with an elevated spa.
Arenas reportedly drives a Porsche and a Mercedes. He is known to use a $675 car wash to wash his Mercedes.
Gilbert Arenas Charity Work
Gilbert Arenas started the Zero 2 Hero Foundation to help children by raising money for charities that provide foster care, adoption, and child welfare services, and help the homeless. He is highly renowned for actively participating in charitable endeavors. He gave $18,000 in 2005 to the Katrina hurricane victims. In 2007, he further supported Beyonce's pre-concert food donation drive in Washington, D.C. Also, he has given $348,150 to Washington state public schools as part of Arenas' Scores for Schools program.
