Lonzo Ball Explains How LaVar Doesn't Talk To Him As Much Anymore

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Looks like those "damaged goods" comments got to Lonzo.

Lonzo Ball has had his fair share of drama over his first two seasons in the NBA and over the offseason, it got even more intense as he was traded to the New Orleans Pelicans in a blockbuster deal which brought Anthony Davis to the Los Angeles Lakers. Since then, there has been a lot of chatter about Lonzo and whether or not he can become a bonafide star in the league. This season, he seems determined as ever to prove people wrong, including his father who called him "damaged goods" during a recent episode of "Ball In The Family."

In a recent interview with Andrew Joseph of USA TODAY Sports’ For The Win, Lonzo admitted that he isn't exactly on the best of terms with his father right now.

Lonzo Ball Explains How LaVar Doesn't Talk To Him As Much Anymore
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“I don’t know. We’re still not really talking,” Lonzo explained. “Our relationship is not how it’s been in the past. So, we’re not really talking too much right now. I really don’t know how he feels. But I know he wants just the best for me. He should be happy. I don’t know.”

There have been some issues with the Big Baller Brand over the last few months and it's clear the eldest Ball brother wants to separate himself from the company. LaVar hasn't been happy with this and it's clearly caused some friction amongst them.

Perhaps once things have blown over, this father and son duo can find some common ground again.


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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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