Controversial Basketball Dad Has Foot Amputated

 (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images) LaVar Ball, the outspoken father of NBA players, Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball and Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball, had to have his right foot amputated due to a serious medical issue, according to reports. Ball, 57, is said to be in “great spirits and doing well,” according to TMZ, which first reported the news. The Ball family has not made commented on the matter, and no additional details pertaining to Ball’s health were disclosed. LaVar is the CEO of the Big Baller Brand, which he and his sons have constantly represented. He was a practice squad member of both the New York Jets and Carolina Panthers, but never played in an NFL game. LaMelo was the third pick of the 2020 NBA Draft, three years after Lonzo was selected, to the Charlotte Hornets, where he still plays. LaMelo played professional overseas for a year with LiAngelo instead of playing in college. The dad has been in the public spotlight since 2017, when Lonzo, his oldest son, became eligible for the NBA Draft. Ball famously said that Lonzo was going to be drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers. Months later, the Lakers drafted Lonzo with...