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LaVar Ball Had To Have His Foot Amputated

Originally posted on The Spun | By Hunter Hodies | Last updated Feb 19, 2025 2:21 PM ET

LaVar Ball had to undergo a serious operation on his foot due to a medical issue.

According to TMZ, Ball had to have his foot amputated after suffering a serious medical matter. He's in good spirits and is doing as well as he can after having his foot removed.

His three sons, Lonzo, LiAngelo, and LaMelo, have all developed into good basketball players and Ball couldn't be happier. He's been out of the spotlight for a little but has still kept up with how they have been doing.

LaMelo is the best of the three, averaging 27 points, seven assists, and five rebounds per game for the Charlotte Hornets during the 2024-25 season. He's in his fifth NBA season and is already one of the top players in the league.

He was the third overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft.

Lonzo has been in the NBA since 2017 and started his career with the Los Angeles Lakers. They selected him second overall in the 2017 NBA Draft and he was with the Lakers for two seasons before playing for the New Orleans Pelicans.

He was with the Pelicans for two seasons but is now with the Chicago Bulls. He has played in 30 games this season, averaging seven points, 3.5 assists, and 3.4 rebounds per game.

His best season came in 2020-21, averaging 14.6 points and 4.8 rebounds per game.

LiAngelo joined the Charlotte Hornets in 2022 for the NBA Summer League but was later waived in mid-October. He's also a well-known rapper and his music has really taken off.

We wish LaVar all the best as he recovers from this very serious medical issue.

This article first appeared on The Spun and was syndicated with permission.

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