Here’s Why You Can’t Stop Hearing About LaVar Ball And His Family

LaVar Ball…where shall we begin? If this is your first introduction to the magic that is LaVar Ball then be prepared for a ride. Many have likened him to the Donald Trump of the NBA and his family draws comparisons to the Kardashians. With a persona like that, it didn’t take long for the Big Baller Brand father to start making waves in the media. Whether he’s making headlines for his insane comments or one of his three sons signed another basketball contract, LaVar Ball and company are slowly becoming a media juggernaut. Here are some of the craziest moments from the Ball circus act that are sure to help you understand the hype around him and his family.

Better Than Curry?

LaVar Ball didn’t just wake up one day and begin blurting outrages remarks to media outlets — he’s been doing it well before his eldest son, Lonzo Ball made it to the NBA. But there was one statement that really got him on the mind of the masses.

“I have the utmost confidence in what my boy is doing,” he told a reporter. “He’s better than Steph Curry to me. Put Steph Curry on UCLA’s team right now and put my boy on Golden State and watch what happens.” Considering Curry is a two-time NBA MVP, those are some bold words, but he stands by them to this day.