Moreover, it’s unlikely that the LA Lakers will trade that high up in the draft to acquire LaMelo. That is my job as a reporter. The event was projected to last longer into 2019, but a fight during one of the games cancelled other games in the season. Many of Ball's decisions, primarily his comments in the media, have raised significant controversy around him and his sons. "[122] Following the incident, Big Baller Brand began selling women's clothing on its website. He was a practice squad member of the New York Jets and Carolina Panthers in 1995, but never played an official regular season game in the National Football League. Many believe it could either be LaMelo Ball or Anthony Edwards. [123] He also commented, "She scares me. 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[84] Immediately following the Ball brothers' arrival in Lithuania, Vytautas withdrew from the Baltic Basketball League (BBL) and instead created a five-game exhibition series to showcase the Ball brothers, known as the Big Baller Brand Challenge Games. With LaVar revealing he wants his son to be drafted by the Knicks, it would make sense if they climbed up in the draft. LaMelo averaged a solid 17.0 points during his time overseas. "[44] In the midst of the exchange, UCLA suspended LiAngelo and his teammates indefinitely, after their public apology, in which they thanked Trump. [28][29][30] His comments comparing himself with Jordan resulted in a significant increase in media attention. He has often been subject to criticism and praise from several media outlets for various reasons. I’ve heard that from multiple sources. Ball mentioned that his son was focusing on getting the victory for his team in a November loss to the Phoenix Suns, before stating that the coaching is making him appear soft. [53] Starting in December, the Lakers would enforce a new rule, dubbed by employees at the Staples Center to be the "LaVar Ball Rule," to forbid media to talk with the team's family members at home games. [11] Aside from sports, Ball majored in criminal justice at college and had hopes of being a U.S. [11][12] In one season, Ball grabbed a total of 316 rebounds to break the school record. Additionally, reports add that the Minnesota Timberwolves might sign LaMelo with their No.1 pick, or another team could trade up to sign him. [74][75] NCAA spokesperson Emily James said, "Generally speaking, a college athlete or prospect paid for use of their athletics reputation or ability risks their future eligibility in that sport. [91] On April 25, after a loss to Šiauliai without either one of his sons playing, Ball announced that he was pulling his younger sons off the team and would return to the US for the 2018 NBA draft. Check this out, already had a son in LA with a raggedy a** coach. "[135] Kirk Herbstreit showed his support for Bilas's comments regarding Ball. So, I had two choices: I could either sit back and take it … Or I could stand up for myself and talk to him. Still, with complete respect. [18] On May 1, 1994, Ball signed with the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL) as a defensive end. On November 7, 2017, days before UCLA opened the 2017–18 season in Shanghai, China, Ball's son LiAngelo and teammates Cody Riley and Jalen Hill were arrested for shoplifting from a high-end shopping center near their team hotel in Hangzhou. "[133] Adidas issued an apology, saying that removing the referee was "the wrong decision. [26] Ball has also stated that he believes his eldest son is "the best player in the world," specifically comparing him with NBA MVPs LeBron James and Russell Westbrook. [9] Ball attended Canoga Park High School in Canoga Park, Los Angeles, where he was a prominent quarterback on the football team and played basketball as a forward. "[49] He also encouraged his sons to be political in the event it's necessary for them to do so, live their lives to the fullest, be passionate at the sport of basketball, and love everyone that's nice to them. [79], In March 2019, news came out that his eldest son Lonzo had cut ties with the Big Baller Brand's manager and co-founder Alan Foster, claiming from his financial manager, Humble Lukanga, that Foster had previously been arrested in 2002 for money laundering and fraud, as well as noting that he allegedly stole $1.5 million from within the company. I asked him a question. [68][69], On May 4, 2017, Big Baller Brand announced its first shoes, the ZO2, which had a retail price of $495 and would be shipped later on, by as late as November 24. 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