From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how LaVar Ball made an impact.
LaVar Ball is an American entrepreneur best known as the founder of Big Baller Brand and the now-defunct Junior Basketball Association (JBA). He gained notoriety for his outspoken personality and promotion of his sons, Lonzo and LaMelo Ball, both professional basketball players in the NBA. His middle son, LiAngelo Ball, has recently signed a record deal with Def Jam as a hip hop recording artist. Ball's influence extends beyond business into sports and entertainment due to his sons' success and his own media presence.
1986: College Basketball Season Opener
In 1986, LaVar Ball played college basketball at West Los Angeles College. In the season opener, he recorded 33 points and 18 rebounds against Porterville College.
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May 1, 1994: Signing with the New York Jets
On May 1, 1994, LaVar Ball signed with the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL) as a defensive end.
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March 7, 1995: Return to Jets and Assignment to London Monarchs
On March 7, 1995, LaVar Ball returned to the New York Jets as a tight end and was immediately sent to the London Monarchs of the World League of American Football (WLAF).
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November 1995: End of NFL Career
In November 1995, LaVar Ball's football career ended after an injury while on the practice squad for the Carolina Panthers. He then retired and became a personal trainer in California.
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1995: Practice Squad Member
In 1995, LaVar Ball was a practice squad member of the New York Jets and Carolina Panthers, but never played in a regular season NFL game.
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July 2017: Facebook Reality Show Announced
In July 2017, it was reported that Facebook would release a reality television show featuring the Ball family, titled "Ball in the Family."
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December 11, 2017: LiAngelo and LaMelo Join Vytautas
On December 11, 2017, LiAngelo and LaMelo Ball both signed with Vytautas Prienai–Birštonas of the Lithuanian Basketball League.
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2017: LiAngelo briefly attends UCLA
In 2017, LiAngelo Ball briefly attended UCLA before joining LaMelo out in Lithuania later that year.
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January 23, 2018: LaVar Ball Assistant Coach for Vytautas
On January 23, 2018, LaVar Ball became an assistant coach during the fourth game of the Big Baller Brand Challenge Games for Vytautas Prienai–Birštonas.
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April 25, 2018: LiAngelo and LaMelo Leave Vytautas
On April 25, 2018, LiAngelo and LaMelo Ball's time with Vytautas Prienai–Birštonas of the Lithuanian Basketball League came to an end.
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2021: LiAngelo's NBA Summer League Appearance
In 2021, LiAngelo Ball last played shooting guard/small forward for the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA Summer League.
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