NBA Fans React To LiAngelo Ball News
LiAngelo Ball most recently played in the G League during the 2022-23 season with the Greensboro Swarm.
That said, the 26-year-old has been very relevant over the previous few weeks due to a viral song.
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Ball has now signed a deal with Def Jam and Universal Music Group.
Via Charania: "LiAngelo Ball has signed a deal with Def Jam and Universal Music Group, a representative from his label Born2Ball Music Group says. Sources said the deal is worth as much as $13 million, with $8 million guaranteed, and gives Ball full ownership of music and his own record label."
Many fans reacted to the news on social media.
@sixthmanjake: "Who would’ve thought Liangelo would be the most successful in the family… wow"
@shpillo_: "Lonzo Ball got over $100Ms in NBA career earnings so far, LaMelo Ball currently on a $200M contract extension, & now LiAngelo Ball finally broke through & made a lane for himself.. $13M record deal & his own label. Lavar Ball is on Mt. Rushmore of Fathers 🤷🏾♂️ "
@chemxbeats: "That’s a sweet deal, nowadays most artists don’t get to keep any ownership of their music 😯"
@bj21QB: "Lavar Ball was doing the right thing with his sons all along"
LiAngelo is the brother of Lonzo Ball (Chicago Bulls) and LaMelo Ball (Charlotte Hornets).
Over 19 career G League Tip-Off Tournament games, LiAngelo averaged 7.2 points, 1.0 rebounds and 1.7 assists per contest while shooting 49.0% from the field and 44.1% from the three-point range.