Gilbert Arenas Reveals His Father's Behind-the-Scenes Role with Mike Tyson in New Documentary

Gilbert Arenas, renowned for his dynamic scoring and fearless play, had a tumultuous upbringing marked by homelessness alongside his father. This challenging start instilled a resilient underdog mentality. In the new Netflix documentary, *Shooting Guards*, Gil candidly reflects on his early life and his father's aspirations in Hollywood, mentioning, “We moved from Tampa to Los Angeles because he had dreams of being a Hollywood star." His father's commitment as a bodyguard for stars like Mike Tyson shaped Arenas profoundly, inspiring his own dedication to fatherhood.