Gilbert Arenas aspires to follow in steps of famous You Tuber Mr. Beast: “I’m gonna be the Black Mr. Beast”
Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas wants to be the next Mr. Beast. That's just what Arenas is hoping to accomplish after he steps away from covering basketball.
Jimmy Donaldson, better known as "Mr. Beast," has become one of the biggest YouTube stars in the world. He's become a recognizable figure in the YouTube world with over 127 million subscribers.
Arenas spent 12 seasons in the NBA and retired from basketball in 2013. He's developed a following with his social media presence and basketball analysis. Arenas partnered with Fubo Sports to start a podcast called "No Chill with Gilbert Arenas."
Gilbert Arenas is a big fan of Mr. Beast
Arenas praised Mr. Beast during a recent appearance on "Vlad TV." He's amazed with the content that Mr. Beast has put out.
Arenas also talked about all of the projects he has in the works:
"I'm gonna be the black Mr. Beast, I love him. He's amazing."
Looking back at the NBA career of Gilbert Arenas
It's always fascinating to see what former NBA players do when their playing days are over. It's no different when it comes to three-time NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas.
Arenas had one of the most remarkable rises to stardom in the NBA. After spending his collegiate career at Arizona, he was selected 31st overall by the Golden State Warriors in the 2001 NBA Draft. In his rookie season, Arenas averaged 10.9 points, 2.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists in just 24.6 minutes.
The following season, Arenas cemented himself as a rising star. During the 2002-03 season, Arenas saw his points per game rise to 18.3. He also averaged 4.7 rebounds and 6.3 assists per game.
Gilbert Arenas signed with the Washington Wizards as a restricted free agent in the summer of 2003. It was here where he developed into a legitimate All-Star. He made his first NBA All-Star team during the 2004-05 season.
Arenas put up the best numbers of his career the following season. He finished with averages of 29.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 2.0 steals per game. He also shot 44.7% from the field and 36.9% from 3-point range.
Arenas made three All-NBA teams throughout his career. He also won the NBA Most Improved Player Award in 2003.
Arenas was the only player 24 years or younger to put up averages of atleast 29 points, six assists and two steals in a season. He holds the Wizards' franchise records for most 3-point field goals made and points in a single game.