Besides being an NBA legend and three-time NBA champion, Dwyane Wade is a proud husband and father. On the contrary, LaVar Ball isn't a player himself, but he is the father to three sons, one of whom is Lined Ball, who plays for the Lakers. LaVar Ball has been constantly criticized for his wayward marketing tactics and parenting.
In fact, many people have called Ball out for constantly speaking on his sons' behalf and taking both of his younger sons out of school. However, Wade commented on how he admired Ball's parenting techniques, per Alex Squadron of SLAM online.
Q: As a father, what is your reaction to LaVar Ball’s approach to parenting his kids?
DW: I love it, he’s all about his kids. People have many different views on what he should and shouldn’t do. But everybody wasn’t there at five in the morning when he had them getting up and they were running or working out. No one [else] was knocking on their doors telling them they were going to be the next ones. We only know that because he told us that.
I don’t know him that way, but as a father, I’m proud of the way he’s behind his kids and he believes in his kids. That goes a long way. To have belief from someone that you look up to, that you admire, and that you need that support from. He’s doing it his own way, and it might not be the popular way, but it’s his way. We’re all talking about him, we all know everything about him now, and we will continue to.
It appears that Wade is another player who likes Ball's approach to his family. Who knows. Maybe Ball might respond with his gratitude.
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