LaVar Ball, the father of NBA players Lonzo and LaMelo Ball and patriarch of the Ball basketball dynasty, has serious medical issues, so his right foot was amputated. The medical condition behind this is still undisclosed and is unclear because the family has not cleared anything about it. Yet, some fans are speculating about the link to diabetes with this condition, but no one from the Ball family has clearly confirmed the main reason.
LaVar Ball’s Health Concerns and Amputation in 2025
On February 19, 2025, Thirty Mile Zone (TMZ) shared the news about the medical condition of LaVar Ball. According to the reports, his right foot is amputated, but the reason behind this condition is not yet confirmed. The possible reasons behind this medical issue are usually diabetes or some circulatory issues, but the fans are willing to know the exact reason from the Ball family.
The news was confirmed after his image was shown on social media, where 57-year-old LaVar was in the wheelchair with a bandage on his right leg
The report has been breaking news for the fans as the health setback may cause other issues, but the sources say LaVar is passionately fighting the situation and recovering at a good rate. The son or any other family member has not yet confirmed the recovery or any other such information.
Though the family is facing a tough time and is not ready to discuss things in detail, it seems they have the spirit to deal with the situation, which is the reason behind LaVar’s rapid recovery.
The spirit of Ball towards the football is shown through a statement he has given via the Chicago Tribune on February 19:
To be honest, I just wanted to stay here, I expressed to my agent and to the staff that I would like to stay and they wanted to have me, so it all worked out
Ball Family’s Previous Health Issue
The football family has encountered multiple health issues throughout these years, but in every condition, they were firm and motivated to deal with the situation.
Mostly, Lonzo had faced health issues and injuries. His persistent knee injury was the most significant among others because his career was at risk at that time. He has undergone multiple surgeries, including the meniscus repair in 2018 and other procedures four years after this.
The same is the case with LaMelo Ball, who had an ankle injury at the beginning of his career and has fought with the surgery and other treatments.
About LaVar Ball
LaVar Ball is a former football player known for his outspoken nature, claims for his sons’ careers, entrepreneurship skills, and media appearances. After his retirement, most people know him with reference to his sons, Lonzo Ball (Chicago Bulls) and LaMelo Ball (Charlotte Hornets).
Ball has a sportswear company, Big Baller Brand (BBB), and has created the Junior Basketball Association (JBA), the alternative league to college basketball. All these things make him a well-known personality in the sports world, and his medical conditions are big news for the fans of the Ball family.
Since 2017, LaVar has been a prominent public figure after the announcement of Lonzo’s eligibility in the NBA draft. Being a proud father, LaVar has said that Lonzo will draft the Los Angeles Lakers, and people were waiting for the accomplishment of this announcement. After ages, the Lakers had drafted Lonzo as the No. 2 pick.
Fans are willing to know every updated piece of news about the incident and are curious about the recovery. Webrik Hub knows the importance of providing ads, news, articles, and other data according to user preferences, and the best thing is to show what the reader wants to use artificial intelligence. Therefore, we are providing the services for AI integration in the websites and apps to work smartly.
