How many children does Laura Govan have? All about reality star’s family as son Alijah Arenas recovers from accident

Laura Govan, 45, is a mother to four kids. She welcomed her children with her ex-partner, Gilbert Arenas, a 43-year-old former NBA player. Their names are Izela Semaya Arenas, Alijah Amani Arenas, Hamiley Penny Arenas, and Aloni Kianno Arenas.

On the morning of April 24, the 18-year-old Alijah Arenas faced an intense car accident. According to a talkSPORT report, a Los Angeles Fire Department public information officer said the kid's Tesla Cybertruck crashed into a fire hydrant and a tree.

After receiving a call regarding the scary incident, officials rushed to the accident spot and admitted him to a hospital. Arenas is in a medically induced coma following this serious car crash.

Eric Musselman, USC head coach, released a statement on X (formerly Twitter). He stated,

"Our thoughts and prayers are with Alijah and his family following this morning’s accident."

He further added,

"Please keep him, his teammates and friends, and the entire Arenas family in your prayers."

Amid news of this tragic car accident, many are curious to know more about Laura Govan's children, how she is raising and co-parenting them, her family, and more.

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What we know about Laura Govan's past relationship with Gilbert Arenas

Laura Govan was in a long-term relationship with Gilbert Arenas from 2002 to 2014. They welcomed four kids. Over a decade of being together, they decided to call it quits and break up.

The relationship made headlines years back when Laura claimed that her ex-partner leaked private emails. Reportedly, the former basketball point guard blamed the reality TV personality for infidelity.

Though their days of togetherness concluded with legal battles and a lot of drama, they have been co-parenting their four kids.

Laura Govan spoke about co-parenting with Gilbert Arenas with Carlos King. According to a BCK Online report, she revealed,

"We were never married. Our relationship today is the same as it was 12 years ago. It’s actually gotten worse."

She further continued by disclosing more shocking information,

"Now he uses the children. Now he knows how to manipulate it because he can’t directly bother me. He attacks the motherhood side of it."

Recalling the time when the reality star had no place to stay with her kids, she shared,

"We were in the car for two days. I did not call not one person. I could have called anybody to get a hotel, stay in at somebody’s house with my four kids. And I was like, 'Nope.' You know what? I kept saying to myself, 'I got myself in this mess; I’mma get me and my babies out of it.'"

Meanwhile, she also acknowledged how Gilbert has been as a parent and said,

"Gilbert, play fair. I’ve always given you the title of fatherhood; I’ve never taken it away."

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Everything we know about Laura Govan's family

On September 21, 1979, Laura Govan was born to Michael Govan and Gloria Mendoza in Oakland.

According to a Celebrity Net Worth report, she grew up with two siblings, her sisters, Gloria Govan and Lonnie Govan. Three Govan sisters often grabbed the limelight for their relationships with popular athletes. The entire family has often featured on different reality TV shows, including Basketball Wives LA and Marriage Boot Camp.

Laura's eldest child, Izela, is working hard to live up to her dad's legacy in the basketball world. According to a People Magazine report, she said,

"In terms of basketball, the pace of the game ... for the last three months it’s been a great experience, just, you know, getting into that environment. I think I’m going to be nervous [during the first game], but once tipoff starts, I’m going to be in the zone."

Alijah is only 18 years old and has already made his name in the NBA. He played in the 2025 McDonald's All-American Game. He scored 11 points in 14 minutes of play.

Hamiley too followed his dad's footsteps and joined basketball. He started playing the sport as a high school freshman last year.

Laura and Gilbert's youngest kid is Aloni. They welcomed him on June 1, 2011.