Lavar Ball is a former American professional football player and a controversial figure known for his outspokenness, self-promotion, and his family’s involvement in basketball. Get all of the latest Lavar Ball news here!
Lavar Ball was born on October 23, 1967, in Los Angeles, California. He played college football at Cal State Los Angeles and Washington State University. He later played professionally for the London Monarchs in the World League of American Football and also had a brief stint with the New York Jets.
In 2017, Ball gained widespread attention for his involvement in the basketball world, particularly for his promotion of his sons Lonzo, LiAngelo, and LaMelo, who are all basketball players. Ball has been heavily involved in the management and promotion of his sons’ basketball careers, creating a family-owned and operated brand called the “Big Baller Brand.”
Ball is known for making bold statements and controversial claims, including saying that his son Lonzo is better than NBA legend Michael Jordan and that he could beat basketball icon LeBron James in a game of one-on-one. He has also been involved in a number of public disputes, including feuds with President Donald Trump and other basketball figures.
Ball has been the subject of numerous media profiles and interviews, including a reality show on Facebook Watch called “Ball in the Family.” Despite his critics, Ball has remained a prominent figure in the basketball world, and his entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to his family have earned him a loyal following.
