NBA Fans React To Heartbreaking LaVar Ball News

According to TMZ, LaVar Ball (who is the father of Lonzo and LaMelo) had his foot amputated.

Jun 22, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; LaVar Ball the father of NBA prospect Lonzo Ball (not pictured) in attendance before the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images / Brad Penner-Imagn Images

LaVar Ball is the father of Lonzo (Chicago Bulls) and LaMelo (Charlotte Hornets).

He is one of the most famous NBA parents.

On Wednesday, TMZ reported the news that LaVar had his foot amputated.

Via TMZ: "LaVar Ball Has Foot Amputated After Medical Issue"

LaVar Ball Has Foot Amputated After Medical Issue | Click to read more 👇 https://t.co/BZLugZjPI9

— TMZ (@TMZ) February 19, 2025

Many people reacted to the news on social media.

@iam_johnw: "The fact that Lavar ball is still smiling after having his foot amputated is wild . People love to hate him but he’s done nothing but care about his sons and bring positivity to everyone"

The fact that Lavar ball is still smiling after having his foot amputated is wild . People love to hate him but he’s done nothing but care about his sons and bring positivity to everyone https://t.co/8tryEvlo3Q

— John (@iam_johnw) February 19, 2025

Jamal Cristopher: "Sending out a lot of love and prayers to lavar ball and the ball family today."

Sending out a lot of love and prayers to lavar ball and the ball family today.

— Jamal Cristopher (@JamCristopher) February 19, 2025

@MolinaroMikey: "Poor guy. I wouldn’t wish that on my worst enemy."

Poor guy. I wouldn’t wish that on my worst enemy.

— Michael Molinaro (@MolinaroMikey) February 19, 2025

@_SchuZ_: "Good to see him smiling. Praying for a speedy recovery for LaVar 🙏🏼"

Good to see him smiling. Praying for a speedy recovery for LaVar 🙏🏼

— Zach “🅂🄲🄷🅄🅉” Schumaker (@_SchuZ_) February 19, 2025

@kevvvincarroll: "damn it’s good to see he’s always got that huge smile on 🙏"

damn it’s good to see he’s always got that huge smile on 🙏

— kevin carroll (@kevvvincarroll) February 19, 2025

@PenseBet: "WTTTTTTTTTFFFFF ? This isn't Centel ??? Hope Lavar is doing well 🙏"

WTTTTTTTTTFFFFF ? This isn't Centel ??? Hope Lavar is doing well 🙏

— PenseBet 🏀📊⚽️ (@PenseBet) February 19, 2025

@67x4L: "No Lavar Ball slander will be tolerated getting a foot amputated is no joke"

No Lavar Ball slander will be tolerated getting a foot amputated is no joke

— 🔥💰 (@67x4L) February 19, 2025

Lonzo was the second pick in the 2017 NBA Draft out of UCLA.

He is averaging 7.2 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.5 steals per contest while shooting 36.2% from the field and 34.0% from the three-point range in 30 games.

Nov 29, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (2) and Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (2) hug after the game at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images / David Banks-Imagn Images

On the other hand, LaMelo was the third pick in the 2020 NBA Draft.

He is averaging 27.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, 7.2 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 41.6% from the field and 33.8% from the three-point range in 33 games.