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For Charles Barkley, Los Angeles Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball is lucky they are not playing in the same era. Because if they were, poor Lonzo’s feelings were going to get hurt by Barkley’s mouth according to the Hall of Famer himself. Ambushed for an interview by TMZ, Barkley was asked whether he’d try to mess […]

Say what you want to say about famous sports dad LaVar Ball, but in Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks’ eyes, Ball is doing a mighty fine job of being a father to his basketball-loving family. While many criticize Ball for opening his mouth too much that he’s putting a big target on his sons’ […]

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball has been coming into his own after facing a nightmare matchup in his debut against Patrick Beverley and the L.A. Clippers on Thursday. The starting point guard finished a 119-112 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans with eight points, eight rebounds, and a game-high 13 assists — becoming the […]

LaVar Ball is the sports dad everybody loves to hate for obvious reasons. Ball’s mouth has been a factory of absurd claims and ridiculous predictions though people are beginning to understand his uncanny marketing genius. That’s not to mention it’s also home to a set of hideous set of ivories. Above all these, Ball’s mouth […]

For a second overall pick in the 2017 NBA draft, things didn’t look too hot for rookie Lonzo Ball. Although he kicked off his NBA scoring campaign with an awkward 3-point shot that excited fans, his contributions to the scoreboard would end there. He ended up only scoring 3 points while recording four assists and […]

LaVar Ball clapped back at L.A. Clippers point guard Patrick Beverley after he shouted an expletive as he walked into the locker room, one that was presumably about his son, Lonzo Ball, who made his NBA debut with the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday. The Clippers throttled the Lakers 108-92 and Beverley had a major part on […]

Despite his reasons, LaVar Ball is not a bad father for homeschooling LaMelo Ball It appears the sports world is once again calling LaVar Ball one of the worst parents in sports history since he announced that’s the Ball-era was over at Chino Hills High School. Earlier this week, LaVar Ball announced that his youngest […]

Only a few weeks into the beginning of the academic year, LaVar Ball has chosen to pull his youngest son, LaMelo Ball, out of Chino Hills High School, according to Eric Sondheimer of the Los Angeles Times. This is the same school which his two brothers; Los Angeles Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball and UCLA commit LiAngelo […]

We all know that LaVar Ball wasn’t a great basketball player back in his days despite all the claims he could beat Michael Jordan in a game of one-on-one, but the same can’t be said for his sons. That is why it’s not a stretch to assume that LaVar has received many illegal offers from […]

After years of rebuilding, there is a buzz surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers with the arrival of Lonzo Ball. In his preseason debut against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Ball finished with five points, seven rebounds, and eight assists in 36 minutes. While Ball struggled with his shooting, his father was the main attraction at the Honda […]

Kobe who? There’s a new star in town for the Los Angeles Lakers now that they have Lonzo Ball. But instead of coughing up the money to buy the rookie’s new jersey, an enterprising young Lakers fan decided to make one of his own — using his old Kobe Bryant jersey. SportsCenter posted a photo […]

Lonzo Ball might be the talk of the town heading into the Los Angeles Lakers’ first preseason game, but his father stole the show away from him even before he stepped on the NBA hardwood. In attendance during the Lakers–Timberwolves game to show his support to his son, LaVar Ball was seen a few rows […]

Outlandish remarks from LaVar Ball are no longer new. However, he might have just made his craziest comment yet since claiming he can beat Michael Jordan one-on-one with an arm tied behind his back. Speaking on the Flagrant Two podcast, LaVar made a bold prediction for his son, Lonzo Ball, and the Los Angeles Lakers, […]

The 2017-18 NBA season has not officially started, but many are already looking to next year’s free agency when the Los Angeles Lakers are attempting to clear the necessary cap space to sign two max contract players. One of these players who continues to be linked with Los Angeles is LeBron James. Although the Cleveland […]

LaVar Ball, father of new Los Angeles Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball, is known for his overbearing nature and controversial antics, so it’s no secret a lot of people are worried he would continue meddling with his son, even in his career with the Purple and Gold. Despite this concern, however, Lakers president of basketball operations […]

BBBB: Big Ballers Buyers beware. For those who shelled out money to pre-order a pair of Lonzo Ball’s ZO2 Prime shoes, they should be expecting a different-looking product than the one they were originally tried to buy. The sports apparel has announced on Thursday that the ZO2 Prime model is set to undergo minimal changes […]

The NBA offseason wasn’t entertaining enough with All-Stars Kyrie Irving, Chris Paul, Isaiah Thomas and Jimmy Butler all getting traded to new teams. Instead, the talk of the entire NBA offseason has been Lebron James’ pending free agency after the 2017-18 season. This year’s offseason rumors have been lead by James joining the Lakers next […]

Los Angeles Lakers rookie point guard Lonzo Ball has received overwhelming support from fans and peers alike since entering the league. Not only is he presumably the best player in the 2017 NBA Draft, but the 19-year-old phenom has even launched his very own brand despite not playing a single game. Ball’s path to the league […]

Big Baller Brand is still on the rise, but they might be facing an obstacle early with a lawsuit from a Canadian company. An Ottawa-based yoga studio called “Modern Body” is claiming that BBB stole its logo for LaMelo Ball’s first signature shoe, the MB1. The studio’s owner Hana Engel told CTV’s Catherine Lathem that the […]

Despite still having two years left before he goes to college, many are already looking forward to seeing LaMelo Ball in the NCAA. He has verbally committed to UCLA, and will follow his older brother’s footsteps, which could set his future up in the NBA. However, there have been some issues regarding his eligibility, stemming […]

Big Baller Brand head honcho has some big heart. No matter how you view LaVar Ball, it’s hard to deny him the appreciation he truly deserves for a good deed he made recently. As reported by ESPN’s Myron Medcalf, the outspoken Ball gave a friend of his, a longtime handyman, a shiny new pickup truck […]

Even before he entered the NBA, Lonzo Ball already drew a lot of attention for his impressive stint with the UCLA Bruins, and the numerous controversial statements his father, LaVar, made over the past months. Ultimately, the Ball family got their wish as Lonzo was selected second overall by the Los Angeles Lakers back in […]

Given all the comments made by LaVar Ball in the past months, he has drawn mixed reactions from the public. It may be negative or positive, but he was still successful in getting a lot of attention for himself, his family and Big Baller Brand. Now, a son of a famous celebrity has made it […]

The NBA season is only weeks away from taking place and what better way to get everyone hyped for the Los Angeles Lakers season-opener than with one of LaVar Ball’s wild claims. The Ballfather joined the set of First Take once again, and Stephen A. Smith didn’t fail to incite a potential prediction from Ball, […]

Los Angeles Lakers rookie point guard Lonzo Ball is taking the lessons instilled in him from an early age from his father LaVar and putting them into action in his first year with the team, adhering to the fast-pace tempo that head coach Luke Walton is stressing into his players. L.A. boasts plenty of young […]

Since being selected with the second overall pick in this year’s draft by the Los Angeles Lakers, rookie point guard Lonzo Ball has had quite a busy offseason away from the court. Ball has been featured in a Facebook docu-series entitled “Ball in the Family” with his family, produced music, and even had his own […]

As if Lonzo Ball’s $495 ZO2s that were released last May weren’t pricey enough, LaVar Ball now says that he’s planning to design his own shoe and sell it for triple the price. It has been just two weeks since his other son, LaMelo, became the first high school player to have his signature kicks, […]

With roughly five weeks before the start of the season, Stephen Curry took time to address some of the claims by LaVar Ball, who twice said his son, rookie Lonzo Ball, was better than the two-time MVP. The Golden State Warriors guard wouldn’t go tic-for-tat with the loudmouthed Ballfather, instead laughing at the extent of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have every reason to be optimistic heading into the 2017-2018 NBA season. By adding Brook Lopez and Kentavius Caldwell-Pope in the summer, the Lakers fortified their starting five and should compete on a nightly basis. Much has been said about Los Angeles’ prized rookie point guard Lonzo Ball, but his father […]

The Ball family is an ongoing entertainment show. From the new Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball controversially stating that old rappers are irrelevant, to his younger brother LaMelo getting signature sneakers and getting a Lamborghini for his 16th birthday, this family is worth following. As it was mentioned, LaMelo Ball has gotten signature sneakers […]

LaVar Ball and his family has once again made a lot of headlines recently, after Big Baller Brand made LaMelo Ball the first high school basketball player to have his own signature shoe. The move has been very controversial, and even jeopardized his future with UCLA, as he may not be allowed to play in […]

In the last several months, LaVar Ball has become a prominent part of the sports scene behind his Big Baller Brand, the play of his three sons, and constant antics in the media. All of this has led to Ball being featured in the upcoming NBA 2K18 video game that is set to be released later […]

Earlier this week, it was announced that LaVar Ball and his family would be the focus of a first-of-a-kind docu-series on Facebook’s Watch called, Ball in the Family. This series will follow LaVar and the Ball family through their everyday lives as they try to build the Big Baller Brand and watch Lonzo Ball begin […]

LaVar Ball and his family have officially been given their own reality show. Ball in the Family will air new episodes on Sundays starting on Sept. 10 while the first two episodes are already available on Facebook’s Watch. LaVar spoke with ClutchPoints this week to talk about the family’s new show on Facebook along with […]

Lonzo Ball’s family reality show, “Ball In The Family” is nearing its premiere, and with it comes an exciting first trailer. The series’ first two episodes are slated to air on Aug. 31 through Facebook Watch, a show which will immerse viewers into the life of LaVar Ball and his sons Lonzo, LiAngelo, and LaMelo, […]

After Markelle Fultz has continuously joked that he’d be open to wearing Big Baller Brand gear, even before he was signed a contract with Nike, the Philadelphia 76ers rookie reiterated his desire for the outsider online retailer of counterpart Lonzo Ball during a casual interview on Twitch. While the interest remains a casual one, its […]

Since being selected by the Los Angeles Lakers with the second overall pick in this year’s draft, there has been a tremendous level of expectations set forth on rookie point guard Lonzo Ball’s shoulders. In light of that, he has worked toward getting himself physically prepared to play his first NBA season as his father, […]

At seemingly every opportunity he gets, LaVar Ball has voiced nothing but praise towards his son, Lonzo, who is set to begin his rookie campaign with the Los Angeles Lakers. During this entire process, the young Ball has been consistently compared to former All-Star point guard Jason Kidd due to his size and passing ability. […]

Prior to the Los Angeles Lakers selecting Lonzo Ball with the second overall pick, his father, LaVar Ball, dominated the headlines. From his controversial statements to Big Baller Brand, Ball has become a polarizing figure in all of sports. According to ESPN, Jay-Z has bought three pairs of Big Baller Brand shoes to show support: […]