LaVar Ball Breaks Silence After Foot Amputation

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Chris Phelps | Last updated Feb 21, 2025 2:38 PM ET

LaVar Ball has seen his three kids find success at the beginning of their professional careers.

Lonzo (27) and LaMelo (23) have both proven to be capable point guards for the Chicago Bulls and Charlotte Hornets, respectively, with the youngest averaging over 27 points per game. The middle child, LiAngelo, couldn't quite find success in the NBA, but hs found some in music after releasing his hit single "Tweaker."

LaVar has shown his kids support throughout their careers, even helping create their own personal shoe brand called "Big Baller Brand." And now, LaVar may need the support of his kids.

On Thursday, TMZ reported that LaVar had his right foot amputated due to a "serious medical issue."

Despite the unfortunate medical procedure, LaVar was in good spirits, flashing a big smile to the camera as he was sitting in a wheelchair the same day.

On Friday, LaVar took to social media to send his first message to the world after his amputation, further confirming that he doesn't seem too bothered by it, quoting LiAngelo's song in the process.

"Everyone heard what happened, and y'all can take my foot," LaVar said. "But you know what you can't take? That primby account. I might swerve, bend that corner, woahhhh."

Lavar Ball in high spirits after recently amputating his leg due to a serious medical condition:

“i might swerve, bend that corner, woahhhh" pic.twitter.com/jrM9St1wEm
— ryan (@scubaryan_) February 21, 2025

LaMelo shared his support for his father on Instagram, sending a message to him after the surgery.

"seen my dawg b4 da game it was only right i love u pops 5L and after," LaMelo wrote with a photo of the two together.

LaVar started "Big Baller Brand" in 2016, just after Lonzo ended his one-year career with the UCLA Bruins. He created the company for his three kids, with his two youngest still in high school at Chino Hills. Like his three kids, LaVar also played basketball, most notably for Washington State.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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