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NBA Dad LaVar Ball Reveals Reason for Leg Amputation


LaVar Ball has detailed why he underwent recent surgery to remove his right foot. In an article penned by LaVar, father to NBA players Lonzo, LiAngelo and LaMelo Ball, for SLAM magazine, published on Tuesday, March 18, the amputation was revealed to be the result of a foot infection that spread through LaVar’s blood, leaving…

TMZ first reported that LaVar undertook the surgery in February, with the businessman taking to social media earlier this month to share post-op footage with fans. Seen dancing to Haddaway ’s “What Is Love?” in a video posted on March 5, LaVar appeared to be in good spirits, allowing the camera to pan down to his amputation. The perseverance shown by LaVar — arguably best known for promoting the careers of LiAngelo, 26, Lonzo, 27, and LaMelo, 23, whom he shares with wife Tina Ball — was heralded in the comment section of the video.

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