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Since getting involved in a war of words, Donald Trump and LaVar Ball have continuously been making a lot of headlines. There have also been a number of NBA players, coaches and even celebrities that have given their take on the situation of the two. Now, famous rapper, producer and basketball fan Master P recently […]

We live in a world where we just can’t get enough of LaVar Ball and his family. No matter the quality of the substance that comes out of LaVar’s mouth, he’ll always get the attention he so desperately craves. And he’ll certainly have plenty of that when Season 2 of “Ball in the Family” rolls […]

Donald Trump and LaVar Ball were not able to start their acquaintance on the right foot, as they were involved quickly in a war of words, stemming from the release of LiAngelo Ball in China. The POTUS called the elder Ball an “ungrateful fool” for not even thanking him for helping his son back to […]

LaVar Ball, the controversial father of Lonzo Ball, has been making a lot of headlines as of late. Not only has LaVar been going back and forth with president Donald Trump following the return of LiAngelo Ball after the incident in China, but now the CEO of Big Baller Brand has been taking shots at […]

Donald Trump and LaVar Ball have continued to engage in a war of words, stemming from the release of LiAngelo Ball in China, after being busted for shoplifting in Hangzhou. The CEO of Big Baller Brand made it known that he won’t thank the POTUS for his claimed role in the younger Ball’s release, as […]

LaVar Ball caused quite a stir again recently, when he made strong comments against Luke Walton about not knowing how to coach his son, Lonzo. He then said that he’s the one who does, and can bring more victories to the Los Angeles Lakers. While that surely did not sit well with a lot of […]

It’s safe to say that no parent in the history of professional sports has ever introduced himself to the world in the way LaVar Ball has. In a matter of a few months, LaVar Ball has gone from being known by nobody to being one of the most talked about figures in all of America. […]

President Donald Trump has had his fair share of banter with sports figures this year although his beefs were mostly with the NFL. He also tweeted comments regarding Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, uninviting him to the White House once he realized the 2016-17 NBA champs were not planning a visit to the nation’s […]

LaVar Ball and LeVar Burton are two completely different names and persons. But don’t tell that to the vanguard of literacy that is Twitter. See, Ball was recently interviewed on CNN, criticizing US President Donald Trump for the latter’s insistence on hearing Ball’s camp say thanks for his role in rescuing LaVar’s son, LiAngelo and […]

Chino Hills have eyes – and mouth – and it comes in the human form of LaVar Ball, arguably the world’s most famous and annoying sports dad. Just days after seemingly egging U.S. President Donald Trump to engage in a word war with him (so very 2017 I must say), Ball resurfaced in the headlines […]

Anyone that had kept up with LaVar Ball’s antics prior to the NBA Draft and throughout the offseason has gotten a glimpse of the rampant madman he can become through adversity. Take for instance calling for the firing of former Chino Hills High School basketball coach Stephan Gilling or forcing tournament organizers to send a […]

The Lonzo Ball hype just keeps raising the bar of NBA buzz. Now, even the president has a part to play in the frenzied media attention drawn to this rising NBA player. LaVar Ball, the prominent and proud father of three up-and-coming basketball players, recently went on a global stage as he was invited to […]

On Monday night, Big Baller Brand founder and CEO LaVar Ball made an appearance on CNN for an interview with host Chris Cuomo. The interview, which lasted over 20 minutes, was just about as crazy as one would think. During and after the exchange between Ball and Cuomo, many people took to Twitter to react to […]

LaVar Ball’s interview on CNN did not fail to entertain viewers with his controversial, and even absurd comments. It turned out to be a must watch, as Chris Cuomo proved to be the perfect person to conduct the one-on-one with the Big Baller Brand founder. Right from the start, it became a war of attrition […]

LaVar Ball joined CNN Saturday night for what would be an extremely wild ride in a 20-plus minute interview. The main point of the interview was discussing president Donald Trump and the role he played in Ball’s son LiAngelo’s return from China after being arrested for shoplifting. Ball was his usual character during the live […]

Q: Where does Lonzo and his Ball brothers play? A: Lonzo Ball is the eldest of 3 sons in the family, who all represent various teams playing basketball. Lonzo Ball, as we all know, plays for the Los Angeles Lakers as their starting point guard this rookie season. The second brother, LiAngelo Ball, currently plays […]

The war of words between Donald Trump and LaVar Ball does not appear to be ending anytime soon, after being a much talked-about topic over the past few days. Now, it’s The White House’s social media director’s turn to fire a shot directed at the founder of Big Baller Brand, as he took to his […]

If there’s one person who’s had enough of the “drama” between President Donald Trump and Big Baller Brand founder LaVar Ball, look no further than Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr. On Friday with ESPN, LaVar downplayed Trump’s help in China with the alleged shoplifting situation involving his son LiAngelo Ball and two other […]

The feud between LaVar Ball and President Donald Trump is intensifying. Trump has fired off yet another shot at the Ball family, saying he should’ve left LiAngelo in jail because of LaVar’s unwillingness to show his gratitude. Now that the three basketball players are out of China and saved from years in jail, LaVar Ball, […]

LaVar Ball is having none of President Donald Trump’s comments as he called out all three of the UCLA players including his son, LiAngelo Ball, after they were arrested for shoplifting during a tour of China for not thanking him for intervening through President Xi Jinping to streamline a resolution. “Who?” Ball asked ESPN’s Arash Markazi. […]

The Ball family were once again part of a lot of headlines recently after LiAngelo Ball was arrested inside a Louis Vuitton shop in Hangzhou, China for shoplifting, together with two of his teammates from UCLA. After being detained, he was finally allowed to depart for the U.S., with president Donald Trump playing a huge part […]

It was a night to remember for Philadelphia 76ers budding superstar Joel Embiid. In a game with no shortage of young talent, it was clear that he was head and shoulders above the rest. Embiid finished with a career-high 46 points, 15 rebounds, seven blocks, and seven assists en route to a 115-109 victory over […]

According to David Nakamura of the Washington Post, President Donald Trump called Chinese President Xi Jinping in hopes of resolving the shoplifting case against UCLA Bruins freshman basketball player LiAngelo Ball and two of his college teammates. Trump brought attention to the legal matter to Xi during his two-day stay in Beijing. It was just one day […]

LaVar Ball captured the attention of the nation by making outrageous statements about himself and his children, which turned some off but intrigued others. Once he garnered enough attention, he introduced his Big Baller Brand to the world, where the family-owned business features independent signature shoes for two of his three sons and a ton […]

According to Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN, Los Angeles Lakers rookie point guard Lonzo Ball said he has spoken with his father, LaVar, on the phone about his brother LiAngelo’s legal situation in China. “My dad did call me but didn’t give me much information,” Lonzo said. “He just said be ready to play. We are […]

The Washington Wizards got back on track with a 111-95 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. The rematch win was just what they needed after dropping their first game in Los Angeles amidst all the trash-talk that preceded. This time, however, superstar John Wall followed through with a stellar performance while Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball’s […]

As a man of many talents with an undying passion for sports, actor Michael Rapaport is as versatile as they come. Rapaport has a top-50 podcast (I AM RAPAPORT), directed short films and documentaries and along with starring in countless movies and TV shows, he’s now an author. Rapaport has taken his passion for sports […]

Los Angeles Lakers rookie point guard Lonzo Ball has continued to deal with the constant barrage of attention and criticism from the continued antics of his father, LaVar Ball. It is something that has put him in the constant spotlight. With that in mind, Boston Celtics All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving touched upon the topic […]

The ‘Big Baller Brand’ was dealt a blow following the arrest of UCLA freshman LiAngelo Ball in China. It was reported that he and two other teammates were arrested by local Hangzhou police for allegedly stealing Louis Vuitton sunglasses. The Ball family sans Lonzo immediately flew out to deal with the ongoing situation. While little has […]

Always known for not being shy to speak his mind, LaVar Ball was once again back to his ways, this time giving his suggestion to the Los Angeles Lakers on what he thinks they should do to help his son, Lonzo, improve on his shooting this season. The 20-year-old has not had the best of […]

The game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics on Wednesday is a highly-anticipated one given the history of both teams, and the key additions they made over the summer. With Lonzo Ball scheduled to go up against Kyrie Irving for the first time in his NBA career, many are looking forward to the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers appear to have their new face of the franchise will rookie point guard Lonzo Ball becoming a polarizing figure. Ball has embraced the spotlight in Los Angeles and may be the team’s next superstar in the post-Kobe Bryant era. Along with Ball potentially being the franchise’s next superstar, his controversial and […]

Since his popularity rose, receiving a lot of remarks, whether positive or negative, on social media is something not new to LaVar Ball anymore. From trolls, to high praises, he has seen it all on the internet, and is not afraid to read them all as well. A video was recently released by GQ, where […]

Given all the controversial and even absurd comments LaVar Ball has made over the past few months, it’s very understandable why there are a lot of people concerned about how the Los Angeles Lakers will handle him. With his son Lonzo playing for the team, it’s not a remote possibility that LaVar Ball could have […]

The game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Washington Wizards last Wednesday became a highly anticipated one, as LaVar Ball went public in telling the D.C. team to prepare well, as the Lakers will not lose their second consecutive game on the night. That prompted Marcin Gortat to fire back by saying John Wall will […]

Over the past few months, LaVar Ball has had more people hating on him, especially on social media, than fans believing in him. Although it’s understandable why he’s received such, there’s also a player who thinks he is funny and likes him for being himself. Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert recently revealed how he perceives […]

LaVar Ball has been doing it big since gaining national attention, which mainly comes from people’s curiosity to see what he would say next. The man is simply not afraid to let his thoughts be known or freely share how much confidence he has in any area, especially when it concerns his sons. Big Baller […]

Earlier this month, LaVar Ball decided to pull out LaMelo Ball from Chino Hills High School, opting instead to homeschool the 16-year-old for the next two years. While LaVar’s decision caught everyone by surprise and raised concerns about his son’s development, LaMelo Ball’s fellow high school stars from the nation are in full support of […]

LaVar Ball was once again vindicated after warning the Washington Wizards from targeting his son Lonzo Ball as the Los Angeles Lakers walked away with a 102-99 overtime win on Wednesday night. Wizards center Marcin Gortat and point guard John Wall both promised to make this a nightmare outing for the No. 2 overall selection, […]