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LaVar Ball Undergoes Foot Amputation Following Serious Health Issue

The 57-year-old father of NBA stars Lonzo and LaMelo Ball is reportedly in good spirits after the procedure, though the cause remains undisclosed.

LaVar Ball looks on during the game between the Charlotte Hornets and the Brooklyn Nets at Spectrum Center on March 08, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
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Overview

  • LaVar Ball, known for championing the careers of his sons Lonzo, LaMelo, and LiAngelo, had his right foot amputated due to an undisclosed medical issue.
  • The procedure was reported by TMZ, with sources stating that Ball is recovering well and maintaining a positive outlook.
  • Neither LaVar nor his sons have publicly commented on his health, though LaMelo shared a supportive post on Instagram before a game this week.
  • LaVar, a former athlete and founder of Big Baller Brand, has largely stepped back from the public eye in recent years but remains a prominent figure in his sons' lives.
  • The Ball family has faced health challenges before, including Tina Ball's 2017 stroke, which led to her ongoing recovery from aphasia.