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LaVar Ball Explains Why The Lakers Didn’t Allow Media To Talk With Family Members At Home Games

LaVar Ball questions the Los Angeles Lakers' policy regarding media interactions with players' family members during games.

Vishwesha Kumar
Oct 15, 2023
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LaVar Ball, known for his outspoken nature and as the father of NBA players Lonzo, LaMelo, and LiAngelo Ball, is no stranger to the media spotlight. In a recent interview with VladTV, he addressed a curious policy enforced by the Los Angeles Lakers concerning media interactions with players’ family members during home games.

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  • LaVar Ball Says Lonzo Ball Tore His Knees In Nike Shoes
  • There Are Massive Rumors That Lonzo Ball’s Injury Trouble Was Because Of Big Baller Brand

“Yeah, they said it’s a rule, but nobody going up to nobody else’s family to talk to them. Why are you coming up to me? Because I have a brand. If I have a brand, I’m just another father. Like the Tee Morant’s dads, the Karl Anthony Town’s dad, all these guys. What are we talking about now? You’re not gonna talk about them. Why are they different from me? They don’t have a brand. So you’re just a parent on the side.”

Ball argued that the Lakers’ rule, which prevents media from engaging with family members during games, was puzzling and unnecessary. He asserted that he and other fathers of NBA players, such as Tee Morant (father of Ja Morant) and Karl-Anthony Towns Sr. (father of Karl-Anthony Towns), should be treated like any other parents attending the games. LaVar emphasized that they are not fundamentally different from other parents who support their children playing in the NBA.

LaVar Ball’s comments reflect his belief that, despite his family’s higher public profile due to the “Big Baller Brand” and media attention, they are still essentially parents, like any others in similar situations. He questioned the reasoning behind singling out families with prominent brands or public recognition, suggesting that the focus should be on the players and the game itself.

While LaVar’s views may be unconventional, his stance highlights the complexities of navigating public life as a family member of an NBA player. The Lakers‘ policy and his critique of it raise questions about privacy and equal treatment for all family members, regardless of their media presence or branding efforts.


LaVar Ball Says Lonzo Ball Tore His Knees In Nike Shoes

LaVar Ball, never one to shy away from expressing his opinions, has weighed in on the controversy surrounding his son Lonzo Ball’s injury and the footwear choices. Lonzo Ball’s journey in the NBA has been marked by notable shoe incidents, particularly involving Big Baller Brand (BBB) and Nike. LaVar’s recent comments address concerns about the ZO2 shoes produced by BBB, which were criticized for allegedly breaking while Lonzo was playing in them.

In his defense, LaVar Ball argued that injuries can occur in any brand of shoes and pointed out that various NBA stars, including Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, and Zion Williamson, have experienced injuries while wearing different brands of sneakers. He also mentioned that Lonzo initially injured his knee while wearing Nike shoes, not those from BBB.

LaVar’s perspective centers on the notion that Lonzo’s playing style and speed contributed significantly to his injuries, regardless of the brand of footwear he was wearing. He emphasized the importance of designing shoes with his son’s specific needs in mind and suggested that future shoe creations would reflect this approach.

The controversy surrounding Lonzo Ball’s injuries has been a topic of debate among fans and sports enthusiasts. LaVar’s comments shed light on his perspective regarding the footwear issue and his desire to create shoes tailored to his son’s playing style.


There Are Massive Rumors That Lonzo Ball’s Injury Trouble Was Because Of Big Baller Brand

Rumors surrounding Lonzo Ball’s injury troubles and their potential connection to his Big Baller Brand (BBB) shoes have sparked considerable debate and speculation among basketball enthusiasts. According to NBA analyst Doug Gottlieb, the Los Angeles Lakers reportedly believe that Lonzo Ball’s initial injury may have been caused by wearing BBB shoes.

Gottlieb’s comments suggest that the Lakers consider BBB’s footwear, a brand owned by Lonzo’s father, LaVar Ball, to be a factor in his injuries. He described BBB shoes as subpar, lacking the research and development (R&D) invested by major brands like Nike, implying that they may have contributed to Ball’s injury concerns.

Lakers believe his initial injury, was caused by his shoes. BBB were complete trash, no R&D like Nikes, just thrown together. Sad, because Zo can really play https://t.co/CxFHyKdx2Q

— Doug Gottlieb (@GottliebShow) May 28, 2023

Lonzo Ball’s promising career has been hampered by knee injuries over the past season, resulting in multiple surgeries and an extended period of recovery. These setbacks have curtailed his development as a player, leaving fans to wonder about the true source of the issue.

If the rumors linking his injuries to BBB shoes turn out to be true, it could have lasting implications on both Lonzo Ball’s career and the perception of Big Baller Brand’s products. The controversy surrounding his injuries underscores the significance of high-quality athletic footwear in the professional sports world.

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ByVishwesha Kumar
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Vishwesha Kumar is a staff writer for Fadeaway World from Bengaluru, India. Graduating with a Bachelor of Technology from PES University in 2020, Vishwesha leverages his analytical skills to enhance his sports journalism, particularly in basketball. His experience includes writing over 3000 articles across respected publications such as Essentially Sports and Sportskeeda, which have established him as a prolific figure in the sports writing community.Vishwesha’s love for basketball was ignited by watching LeBron James, inspiring him to delve deeply into the nuances of the game. This personal passion translates into his writing, allowing him to connect with readers through relatable narratives and insightful analyses. He holds a unique and controversial opinion that Russell Westbrook is often underrated rather than overrated. Despite Westbrook's flaws, Vishwesha believes that his triple-double achievements and relentless athleticism are often downplayed, making him one of the most unique and electrifying players in NBA history, even if his style of play can sometimes be polarizing. 
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