LaVar Ball Faces Major Health Battle: Undergoes Foot Amputation After Serious Medical Issue
LaVar Ball, the outspoken basketball father and co-founder of Big Baller Brand, has undergone a significant medical procedure, according to TMZ Sports. The 57-year-old had his right foot amputated following a serious health complication.
Despite the major surgery, sources close to Ball say he is in great spirits and recovering well. However, specific details about his condition remain undisclosed as of Wednesday, and neither LaVar nor his sons have publicly commented on the situation.
A Family Rooted in Basketball Success
LaVar Ball is best known for his larger-than-life personality and unwavering support for his three basketball-playing sons: Charlotte Hornets’ star LaMelo Ball, Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball, and former NBA player-turned-rapper LiAngelo Ball.
Lonzo recently secured a two-year, $20 million contract extension with the Bulls in February, marking a return after a prolonged knee injury kept him sidelined for over 1,000 days. Meanwhile, LaMelo—who won NBA Rookie of the Year in 2021 and made his first All-Star appearance in 2022—has been averaging an impressive 27.3 points per game this season but is currently battling an ankle injury.
As for LiAngelo, he last played for the Mexican club Astros de Jalisco and has since shifted his focus to music. He recently performed his latest track, “Tweaker,” at the NBA All-Star Weekend in San Francisco.
What’s Next for LaVar?
LaVar Ball has always been a fighter, both on and off the court, and his latest challenge is no exception. Fans and supporters are rallying behind him as he recovers from this life-altering procedure.
Stay tuned for updates as the Ball family addresses this situation in the coming days.
