The Ball family has been on top of the world for years now. Lonzo Ball was the first domino for the family, as he was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in 2017 as the second overall pick in the NBA Draft.
Lonzo’s little brother LaMelo Ball would be the next puzzle piece, as the Charlotte Hornets drafted him with the third pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. He would be named Rookie Of The Year and an NBA All-Star.
Their father, LaVar Ball, has always been brash and outspoken but confident in his boys. His belief in his sons helped them reach a certain level, and he’s been in their corner for it all. Now, the boys are in his corner as he faces the most challenging battle.
The Story of LaVar Ball’s Foot Amputation and What Led To It
Ball would sit down with SLAM magazine to talk more about his recent surgery to amputate his foot. The SLAM cover features Ball with his three sons as he details the gruesome details of what led to it all.
The scary details showed that Ball had several health issues that led to multiple surgeries. Ball stated he suffered through an infection in his foot that grew worse due to his diabetes.
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Ball was honest, open, and detailed about his health struggles, but he seemed to be in great spirits following one of the scariest moments of his life. While there may have been times when he wanted to give up, Ball refused to do so because of his sons and their motivation.
The Success Of The Ball Family
The rise of the Ball family has been something special to watch. It started with Ball speaking positively about his children and pushing for Lonzo to be drafted by the Lakers. Once Lonzo left UCLA and went to the Lakers, LaVar’s words began to feel more like prophecy.
He predicted the same for his youngest son, LaMelo, and he would be drafted in the top 3 by the Hornets. While LiAngelo Ball hasn’t had a fruitful NBA career thus far, he’s currently a music sensation with multiple hit singles taking over the streaming world and the airwaves. The success of these brothers can be attributed to their upbringing.
Ball’s penchant for speaking his mind led him to make appearances on ESPN, WWE RAW, Fox Sports, and multiple platforms. The controversy surrounding the Ball family business, Big Baller Brand, also kept them in the spotlight. When Ball’s wife and mother of the three boys went through her own health issues, the family stuck together by her side as well.
The Ball family will always make headlines but remain together despite their fame and success. Despite Ball’s unfortunate situation and surgery, he’s been in good spirits and seems ready for what’s next.