LaVar Ball, the outspoken father of basketball stars Lonzo, LiAngelo, and LaMelo Ball, has undergone a foot amputation following a serious medical issue, TMZ Sports has learned.
Sources say Ball recently had his right foot removed but remains in good spirits as he recovers.
Ball, known for his larger-than-life personality and relentless promotion of his sons’ basketball careers, gained national attention through his Big Baller Brand, which developed signature sneakers for all three of his sons. His bold proclamations about their futures often made headlines, but their success—Lonzo and LaMelo thriving in the NBA and LiAngelo pursuing a music career—has only reinforced his confidence.
In recent years, Ball has stepped away from the spotlight, though he remains a strong supporter of his sons.
Before his rise as a sports dad, Ball was a college athlete at Cal State-Los Angeles and had brief stints with the New York Jets and Carolina Panthers practice squads.
