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<p><h2>Early Life and Education</h2></p>

<p>Gilbert Jay Arenas Jr. was born on July 6, 1982, in Los Angeles, California. He spent his childhood in Los Angeles, where he developed a passion for basketball early on.</p>

<p>He attended Grant High School in Valley Glen, a neighborhood in Los Angeles, where he excelled in basketball. His performance on the court earned him a scholarship offer to the University of Arizona. During his time at Arizona, Arenas played for two seasons before declaring for the NBA Draft in 2001. He was selected in the second round by the Golden State Warriors.</p>

<p><h2>Professional Basketball Career</h2></p>

<p>Gilbert Arenas began his NBA career with the Golden State Warriors, where he quickly established himself as a standout player. However, he rose to prominence after joining the Washington Wizards in 2003. Over the course of his NBA career, Arenas also played for the Orlando Magic and the Memphis Grizzlies. He primarily played as a shooting guard and point guard.</p>

<p>In the later stages of his career, Arenas signed with the Shanghai Sharks in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA), further diversifying his professional experience. Known for his scoring ability, Arenas was a three-time <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NBA_All-Star_Game">NBA All-Star</a> and earned the nickname "Agent Zero" during his peak playing years.</p>

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<p><h2>Net Worth and Salary</h2></p>

<p>As of recent estimates, Gilbert Arenas has a net worth between $132 million and $135 million. During the peak of his NBA career, he earned a salary of up to $22 million annually. Much of his wealth was accumulated through NBA contracts and endorsement deals, further amplified by his brief tenure in international basketball leagues.</p>

<p><h2>Family Life</h2></p>

<p>Gilbert Arenas was in a long-term relationship with Laura Govan, a television personality known for her appearance on the show <em>Basketball Wives LA</em>. The couple had four children together. Arenas and Govan met while he was playing for the Golden State Warriors. At one point, Govan worked in the public relations department for the Sacramento Kings.</p>

<p>Their relationship was often in the public eye, particularly following a controversial social media post related to their private disputes. Reports at the time suggested the possibility of marriage, although the couple eventually parted ways.</p>

<p>Arenas also has notable relatives in professional sports. His <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Javier_Arenas_(American_football)">cousin</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Javier_Arenas_(American_football)">Javier Arenas</a> played in the National Football League (NFL), primarily for the Kansas City Chiefs and the Arizona Cardinals. Another cousin, Armando Murillo, played in the Canadian Football League (CFL).</p>

<p><h2>Legal Issues and Gun Incident</h2></p>

<p>On December 24, 2009, Gilbert Arenas admitted to storing unloaded firearms in his locker at the Verizon Center, which he voluntarily surrendered to team officials. This violated both NBA policies and Washington D.C.'s firearm regulations.</p>

<p>The matter escalated following reports of a confrontation between Arenas and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Javaris_Crittenton">teammate</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Javaris_Crittenton">Javaris Crittenton</a> in the Washington Wizards' locker room over a gambling dispute. Both players allegedly displayed firearms during the incident.</p>

<p>The D.C. Metropolitan Police and the U.S. Attorney's Office launched an investigation. On January 14, 2010, Arenas was formally charged with carrying an unlicensed firearm, a felony offense under D.C.'s strict gun laws. He pleaded guilty the following day and was later sentenced under the legal guidelines for the offense.</p>

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