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Last Updated On: May 03, 2025 11:24 AM , Published On: Feb 20, 2025 08:56 AM
Today’s news release talks about LaVar Ball, the father of basketball stars LaMelo and Lonzo. The charismatic, LaVar Ball has undergone foot amputation following his severe health issues. The surgery went on Wednesday as reported by TMZ Sports. No one from the Ball family has revealed the details about LaVar’s health crises.
LaVar Ball Surgery and Recovery
TMZ Sports has reported a piece of news about LaVar Ball, the father of three sons, LaMelo, Lonzo, and LiAngelo. According to the news, LaVar Ball had his right foot amputated following his severe health battle. Though none of the Ball brothers have spoken about LaVar’s condition, he is in good spirits as per the reports.
LaVar Ball Family Role
LaVar Ball is an American Businessman and popular figure in the sports world known for his involvement in his son’s careers. He has always spoken in favour of his son's promotion. He is the father of three sons. LaMelo, Lonzo, LiAngelo.
He has an unwavering confidence in his son's abilities who are impressive NBA players. He predicted that the Los Angeles Lakers would pick Lonzo. Months later, the Lakers drafted Lonzo with the No. 2 pick in the NBA Draft. He believes that Lonzo was the best player on a Lakers team with LeBron James.
Ball's Son’s Career Choices
LaVar's sons, LaMelo and Lonzo, chose basketball as their career. They are both impressive NBA players. LaMelo is the star player of the Charlotte Hornets. Lonzo represents the Chicago Bulls. LaMelo Ball is at a career-high with an average of 27.3 points per game for the Hornets this season. Lonzo Ball recently appeared in his first NBA game in three years with the Chicago Bulls as he is also dealing with his ongoing knee injuries.
LiAngelo, LaVear’s third son, previously played basketball as Hornets' G League affiliate and has most recently played for Astros de Jalisco in Mexico. LiAngelo has ventured into a rap career as a musician outside of a basketball career.
Big Baller Brand and JBA
LaVar founded "Big Baller Brand" in 2016. The brand is known for its signature shoes launch. Big Baller Brand gained popularity and made a $3 billion deal with major sneaker companies. LaVar’s sons were a part of the Big Baller Brand launch. LaVar also established the Junior Basketball Association (JBA) in 2017.