History of LiAngelo Ball in Timeline
LiAngelo Ball is an American professional basketball player. He gained recognition playing alongside his brothers, Lonzo and LaMelo, at Chino Hills High School. Despite signing with UCLA, he opted to forgo college basketball after a shoplifting incident in China led to his suspension. Ball's professional career includes stints with Prienai (Lithuania), the Junior Basketball Association (JBA), the G League's Greensboro Swarm, and a brief period with the Detroit Pistons.
November 24, 1998: LiAngelo Ball's Birth
LiAngelo Robert Ball was born on November 24, 1998.
June 2014: LiAngelo Ball Suffers Foot Injury
LiAngelo Ball missed a tournament at Fairfax High School in June 2014 due to a foot injury.
December 2014: LiAngelo Ball Scores Career-High 53 Points
LiAngelo Ball had a standout performance in December 2014, scoring 53 points in a game against Dorsey High School.
December 2015: LiAngelo Ball Leads Chino Hills to City of Palms Classic Title
LiAngelo Ball had an impressive run in the City of Palms Classic in December 2015, leading his team to victory and earning tournament MVP honors.
March 5, 2016: LiAngelo Ball Wins CIF Southern Section Open Division Title
LiAngelo Ball and his team won the CIF Southern Section Open Division title on March 5, 2016, defeating Sierra Canyon School.
November 2, 2016: LiAngelo Ball Signs Letter of Intent with UCLA
LiAngelo Ball officially committed to playing college basketball for UCLA on November 2, 2016, when he signed his letter of intent.
January 20, 2017: LiAngelo Ball Scores 60 Points Against Los Osos High School
LiAngelo Ball continued to showcase his scoring prowess in his senior year, dropping 60 points in a game against Los Osos High School on January 20, 2017.
June 1, 2017: LiAngelo Ball Enrolls at UCLA
LiAngelo Ball began his college journey at UCLA on June 1, 2017, when he officially enrolled in the university.
November 1, 2017: LiAngelo Ball Plays First and Only Game for UCLA
LiAngelo Ball's time playing for UCLA was short-lived. He participated in one preseason game on November 1, 2017, scoring 11 points against Cal State Los Angeles.
November 7, 2017: LiAngelo Ball Arrested for Shoplifting in China
LiAngelo Ball, along with two other UCLA freshmen, was arrested on November 7, 2017, in Hangzhou, China, for allegedly shoplifting sunglasses from a Louis Vuitton store. The incident occurred during a UCLA basketball trip to China, casting a shadow over the team's visit and Ball's future in college basketball.
December 11, 2017: LiAngelo Ball Signs with Prienai in Lithuania
After leaving UCLA, LiAngelo Ball signed with Prienai of the Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL) on December 11, 2017, alongside his younger brother LaMelo. The move to Lithuania marked the beginning of LiAngelo's professional basketball career.
2017: LiAngelo Ball's Shoplifting Incident and Departure from UCLA
In 2017, LiAngelo Ball was involved in a shoplifting incident in China while on a pre-season trip with UCLA. This led to his suspension from the team and his eventual departure from UCLA.
2017: Lonzo Ball Drafted by Los Angeles Lakers
In 2017, LiAngelo Ball's older brother, Lonzo, was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers as the second overall pick, marking a significant milestone for the Ball family in the NBA.
2017: The Ball Family's Rise to Fame
The Ball family, including LiAngelo, gained significant national attention in 2017 due to their basketball talents and the outspoken personality of their father, LaVar Ball.
January 13, 2018: LiAngelo Ball Makes Professional Debut
LiAngelo Ball made his professional basketball debut with Prienai on January 13, 2018. While he didn't score in his first game, it marked the start of his journey in professional basketball.
March 27, 2018: LiAngelo Ball Declares for the 2018 NBA Draft
LiAngelo Ball decided to enter the 2018 NBA Draft, despite not being considered a top prospect by many analysts. He made his intentions known on March 27, 2018.
July 9, 2018: LiAngelo Ball Signs with Los Angeles Ballers
On July 9, 2018, LiAngelo Ball began his professional basketball career, signing with the Los Angeles Ballers of the Junior Basketball Association (JBA). Founded by his father, the JBA served as an alternative to college basketball.
2018: LiAngelo Ball Prepares for the NBA Draft
Following his departure from UCLA, LiAngelo Ball focused on preparing for the 2018 NBA draft with the guidance of his father. Despite not being considered a top prospect, he aimed to make his mark in the professional basketball world.
July 2019: LiAngelo Ball Undergoes Ankle Surgery, Misses NBA Summer League
In July 2019, LiAngelo Ball's basketball career was briefly put on hold due to ankle surgery, causing him to miss the NBA Summer League.
2019: LiAngelo Ball Joins the JBA
LiAngelo Ball joined the Junior Basketball Association (JBA) in 2019, a league founded by his father, LaVar Ball.
March 9, 2020: LiAngelo Ball Signs with Oklahoma City Blue
On March 9, 2020, LiAngelo Ball officially joined the NBA G League by signing with the Oklahoma City Blue after a brief stint as a practice player.
December 2, 2020: LiAngelo Ball Signs Training Camp Contract with Detroit Pistons
On December 2, 2020, LiAngelo Ball received an opportunity to join the NBA when he signed a training camp contract with the Detroit Pistons.
December 13, 2020: LiAngelo Ball Waived by Detroit Pistons
On December 13, 2020, LiAngelo Ball was waived by the Detroit Pistons before playing in a pre-season game, ending his short stint with the team.
2020: LiAngelo Ball's Brief Stint with the Detroit Pistons
LiAngelo Ball briefly signed with the Detroit Pistons in late 2020 but was waived before the 2020-21 season began.
2020: LaMelo Ball Drafted by Charlotte Hornets
LiAngelo Ball's younger brother, LaMelo, was drafted third overall by the Charlotte Hornets in 2020, further solidifying the Ball family's presence in the NBA.
October 14, 2021: LiAngelo Ball Signs with Charlotte Hornets
After impressing the Charlotte Hornets staff during workouts with his brother LaMelo, LiAngelo Ball was offered and signed a contract with the team on October 14, 2021.
October 23, 2021: LiAngelo Ball Drafted by Greensboro Swarm
On October 23, 2021, LiAngelo Ball was selected 14th overall by the Greensboro Swarm in the NBA G League draft, marking the start of his journey in the developmental league.
2021: LiAngelo Ball Joins the Greensboro Swarm
LiAngelo Ball joined the Greensboro Swarm, an NBA G League team, in 2021.
September 26, 2022: LiAngelo Ball Signs with Charlotte Hornets
On September 26, 2022, LiAngelo Ball returned to the Charlotte Hornets, signing a non-guaranteed contract, providing him another opportunity to compete for a roster spot.
October 15, 2022: LiAngelo Ball Waived by Charlotte Hornets
Despite signing a contract with the team a few weeks prior, LiAngelo Ball was waived by the Charlotte Hornets on October 15, 2022.
October 23, 2022: LiAngelo Ball Rejoins Greensboro Swarm
LiAngelo Ball rejoined the Greensboro Swarm for training camp on October 23, 2022, marking his return to the G League team after his brief stint with the Charlotte Hornets.
April 2023: LiAngelo Ball and Nikki Mudarris Announce Pregnancy
In April 2023, LiAngelo Ball and Nikki Mudarris shared the news of their pregnancy, marking a new chapter in their lives as they prepared to become parents.
July 19, 2023: LiAngelo Ball and Nikki Mudarris Welcome Son
LiAngelo Ball and reality television personality Nikki Mudarris welcomed their first child, a son named LaVelo Anthony Ball, on July 19, 2023.
February 14, 2024: LiAngelo Ball Signs with Astros de Jalisco
On February 14, 2024, LiAngelo Ball made a move to international basketball, signing with Astros de Jalisco of the Circuito de Baloncesto de la Costa del Pacífico (CIBACOPA) in Mexico.