In the Zone' with Chris Broussard Podcast: LaVar Ball (Full Interview) - Episode 9 | FS1

Chris Broussard chats with LaVar Ball. Topics include:
0:00 - 2:26 - Why LaVar put Chris on “His list”
2:27 - 4:24 - Whether all the hype is putting an X on Lonzo’s back
4:25 - 5:57 - Why LaVar compared his son Lonzo to Steph Curry
5:58 - 9:10 - Whether or not Lonzo has asked his dad to tone it down
9:11 - 10:26 - Can Lonzo average a triple double in the NBA
10:27 - 13:16 - How did Lonzo become a pass first point guard?
13:17 - 14:33 - On speaking it into existence
14:34 - 16:21 - How Lonzo’s personality is different from LaVars''
16:22 - 20:27 - The philosophy of Chino Hill’s system
20:28 - 21:58 - Comparing LaVar to Muhammad Ali
21:59 - 24:28 - How Big Baller Brand will play a part in their future
24:29 - 26:55 - Why did LaVar’s sons choose basketball?
26:56 - 28:49 - How did LaVar train his kids when they were younger?
28:50 - 32:01 - On being the “First Basketball Family”
32:02 - 33:25 - Do you worry some teams will be turned off by his comments?
33:26 - 36:16 - Does each kid have his own style of play?
36:17 - 39:02 How do you keep LaMelo humble?
39:03 - 41:45 Is his middle son Gelo one and done?
41:46 - 43:16 - How his AAU team fairs against the competition
43:17 - 46:17 - Do their teammates get mad at his kids shot selection?
46:18 - 49:04 - Why he thinks NBA players sons are “back”
49:05 - 50:25 - What will happen if UCLA doesn’t win it all?
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TOPICS BELOW: 0:00 - 2:26 - Why LaVar put Chris on “His list” 2:27 - 4:24 - Whether all the hype is putting an X on Lonzo’s back 4:25 - 5:57 - Why LaVar compared his son Lonzo to Steph Curry 5:58 - 9:10 - Whether or not Lonzo has asked his dad to tone it down 9:11 - 10:26 - Can Lonzo average a triple double in the NBA 10:27 - 13:16 - How did Lonzo become a pass first point guard? 13:17 - 14:33 - On speaking it into existence 14:34 - 16:21 - How Lonzo’s personality is different from LaVars'' 16:22 - 20:27 - The philosophy of Chino Hill’s system 20:28 - 21:58 - Comparing LaVar to Muhammad Ali 21:59 - 24:28 - How Big Baller Brand will play a part in their future 24:29 - 26:55 - Why did LaVar’s sons choose basketball? 26:56 - 28:49 - How did LaVar train his kids when they were younger? 28:50 - 32:01 - On being the “First Basketball Family” 32:02 - 33:25 - Do you worry some teams will be turned off by his comments? 33:26 - 36:16 - Does each kid have his own style of play? 36:17 - 39:02 How do you keep LaMelo humble? 39:03 - 41:45 Is his middle son Gelo one and done? 41:46 - 43:16 - How his AAU team fairs against the competition 43:17 - 46:17 - Do their teammates get mad at his kids shot selection? 46:18 - 49:04 - Why he thinks NBA players sons are “back” 49:05 - 50:25 - What will happen if UCLA doesn’t win it all?

[@AaronSmithDrums]

this interview was crazy good, hopefully everyone who's bashin' on Lavar sees this. the Ball brothers simply love the game of basketball and will do anything and everything they can to be remembered for what they were best at in this life. everyone needs to quit worrying about Lavar, he's all talk and he admitted it. he's not on the court; he's just being a parent. if you haven't heard of the Ball brothers, you will now because of their dad. stoked to see how the rest of this championship turns out for Lonzo.

[@justinwright3977]

FOX Sports this makes no sense if that was the case Gianni's would be the best point guard because of his height

[@VanIyke]

@Aaron Smith, my sentiments exactly. Most of the "whino's" don't even have fathers in their lives, let alone someone that encourages them both in private and public to be great.

[@stayfly68]

you have to admit, the dude may say alot of outrageous things but he is likable lol

[@jjmu92]

yeah i hated this guy so much, but man if you want your sons to the very best you gota do what you gota do

[@MinneapolisLegend28]

Chris Webber4 lol for what reason did you hate him so much

[@lord3494]

Chris Webber4 how do you hate someone for having opinions that are in no way harmful or demeaning toward anyone?

[@iamlegend2999]

this guy is a good father.

[@Nile15rush_fj]

its just his personality.. he's just a really upbeat guy.

[@matts5335]

Dudes a great interviewer! Thanks for letting us understand what goes on in lavars head and letting him speak, great topics and questions too!

[@kennethch9549]

They had him in the wrong role. He wasn't a good insider but he's a likeable dude in the business.

[@o0oStillWeRiseo0o]

ESPN was just cramming programming just like they do now. Now Chris has more air time, he can just be himself

[@dyrektorscut]

Im a white man from Brooklyn, New York & I like this guy. I mean honestly, how can someone not? This man is so likable.

[@DNDMike23]

I have a lot of respect for Lavar after watching his interviews

[@fallon15467]

i don't understand how anyone can say they hate this man for pushing his sons to be great I mean take feelings out black men don't have this in they house hold but we crucifying lavar for being a great black father tf outta here if your reading this LAVAR good job raising three black men in a racist opinionated america

[@WolvesFansince]

B.I.G.Mikey Rozay it's not that. It's the fact that he said he was better than curry.. he shouldn't have even said anything bc ow everyone will come at him now

[@bobjay9360]

B.I.G.Mikey Rozay amen they man he got a dad Caleb swanigan is from my town n was adopted n they love his story SMH

[@biggerthanhiphop7641]

B.I.G.Mikey Rozay thank u .. This guy is motivation to me ... It seems like Americans hate confidence, but love insecurities..

[@fallon15467]

Extremely Underrated 1 people only mad because we have this love fest for curry but nobody would be tripping if he said Jordan or Magic

[@juggernauttheskydiver5177]

sam sneed you hit it right on the nail. it's because everyone wants to be confidant. But there insecurities stop them. and seeing a stand up confident man like him makes people uncomfortable.

[@TheBeatboxChamp]

Chris is the best NBA analyst! Period!

[@strikedizzle]

LaVar is such a likable dude. I'll cheer for your sons man. Good luck!

[@ADG.Est.1988]

lavar Ball, mad respect. this man is a great father. period..

[@aira_vlog2213]

@5:20 that's real if you have a passion for something and get money for it you won at life. That is so real because a lot of times we end up doing things we don't want to to get money. I love this man passion and reality and perspective on life. It's good to see a father in the news and being talked about and he back it up with intelligence instead of ignorance and back up his comments and comes correct.

[@AaronSmithDrums]

jay hall yeah, that bit hit me hard. passion: go to sleep thinkin about it, wake up thinkin about it. if you get to do what you love and happen to get paid for it, you've won in life.

[@Professorsavingsposts]

Keep It Simple: Many of us would appreciate a father who has encouraged and trained us since birth

[@james-pq8zg]

wish my paps was like this straight up

[@Franchise128]

LAVAR IS AN OG

[@jaywally6322]

i enjoyed this...cant blame a man for having all the faith in the world in his sons #salute💯💯💯

[@CSDonohue11]

LaVar is the man. Mad respect for this pops. Poppa Ball. 🏀

[@QuoVadisGates]

I love this guy... he's taking control, not making excuses and defending his arguments in an educated manner ...

[@300IQPUG]

the disrespect to kendall marshall lol

[@kennethch9549]

Kendall was nice too but Lonzo got that super nice NBA athletic ability and Melo just much quicker than Kendall was. Kendall was great as a kid and a teen till others caught up and he was still good enough to go to UNC and play well.

[@michaelcampfield5405]

much respect to the ball family BBB

[@desertwolf3893]

absolutely no reason to hate this man... he's publicly laying out a blue print, and not charging a dime for the schematics ;-)

[@anunnakihannah6101]

I have to become a dad like this

[@rome8208]

I respect Lavar Ball...he loves his boys man.

[@jonathanfuentes7392]

Man, I love this dude. I lost my own dad last year and all I see from this man is PURE DEVOTION and LOVE for his boys. It is beautiful to the that this day in age.

[@Fam2Kool]

I just want to comment because years from now this will be a legendary watched interview. Love this man as a father!

[@kristofferwash1]

Supreme confidence.

[@jayimfamous84]

He is speaking facts and he is creating wealth for his family brothers sisters cousins etc..... He doing what the Jews, African, Indians, Asian etc.... I can only respect facts

[@MehranTakkhal]

He is genius . He is greater

[@louisfarrakanali7450]

I could hear this guy talk all day, positive energy bring positive results

[@sj24-]

I have zero problems with this man. Great interview.

[@rashardstallworth9240]

This Man is Great

[@brandon2b595]

Idk why everybody hate on him I fw him

[@ballinglikeimtobe4920]

Brandon Noah he's cool af but as a laker fan I'm spilt I want Lonzo but what if the lakers lose with Russell missing the game winner, is he gonna blast luke walton for not giving lonzo the ball and cause a bunch of drama?? I kinda think he would and it scares me.

[@testostyrone33]

That's a Proud Daddy right there. The man fiercely protects, develops and encourages his sons. He's a bit boisterous but hey... he's all heart. Can't knock him for that.

[@TheW12345]

great interview, very interesting

[@RealRai95]

Lavar is a good dad, I like him

[@chrisbean7663]

Anil Rai, his son is a thief. Enough said. Oh yeah his sons cant play ball either.

[@BEDCORN]

The more I listen to him talk the more I like him

[@nitsujneal]

This guy is so real

[@jonathantabone2194]

May not agree with Mr. Ball on other topics, but regarding his philosophy on increasing skill level I happen to agree. I used to play my father growing up and he was 6'3 230. Obviously didn't go all out till my teenage years. But he pushed me hard and used his skill and size in order to increase my skill level in as many facets of the game as possible. Really appreciate what he did. He made me a smarter player and a better player all around.

[@wbarke1]

I like this MAN

[@truballr32]

That is true they always compare players with the same looks or skin color smh

[@nmsoccer222]

This dude is conor mcgregor as a dad.

[@rsisthecoolest]

Yea except his kids have to back up his statements.

Nico Emilio not really connor is arrogant Lavar is confident there's similarities but differences

MMA DYNASTY true

[@dipset22554]

I love how he described the x on his kid back... real og answer

[@OGGOAT23]

Yes full video!! Podcast are great but videos are even better!!

[@jkwalrus9723]

Great respect for this guy. May say some wild things but he's an amazing father

[@wholelottajuice]

Only two stupid things LaVar has said is that he's better than Jordan and his son is better than Curry rn. Other than that this guy is sounding pretty competent

[@Adrenaline4P]

Juice The Kid those are the biggest 2 things he said hahaha, and then the billion dollar deal which isn't as stupid as everyone thinks

[@Reeferal]

Juice The Kid and if you take those two statements as him creating a buzz and he starts looking like a diabolical marketing genius and great father

[@kudabeen]

Hoping he pulls it off and develop his brand to show the rest of these players you can own your own brand and life...waiting on Nike to tell you your worth...BBB, LeBron, MJ, Kobe, Magic...so many models to build independence and grow your money. I hope the sneaks come and are different and excellent value...clothes catch on and his boys actually prove out his confidence...All for this success story to win, so more can come.

[@sambissett5683]

He's a great father. That's the end of the story in terms of raising his kids and anyone who disputes that needs to check themselves. However, it's just as ignorant to say he's a bad father as it is to say he isn't gambling and likely setting them up for failure by calling out and going after other people saying they'll be better. He's raising the stakes for his kids every step of the way and he's not the one having to step out on the court to take on these guys. His kids seem laid back and cool people, which is why all this boasting from their father doesn't make a lot of sense. It's one thing to boast in college and make these predictions, but no one in the Ball family knows what it's like to play a minute in the NBA. So until they get there and start performing, this guy is gonna look ignorant every time he goes after a pro. Time will tell based on the results, but you have to respect his confidence as a father while laughing at his understanding of what they're getting into because he's never been there.

[@Kay.D]

I can't believe I watched that whole interview, lavar needs a show

[@Dredroope]

this guy is entertaining

[@pakistani8907]

LaVar grew on me amd he has a charm despite his controversially bold statements

[@cyrusmufc2914]

this interview will be a classic in 10 years Lonzo 2020 mvp

[@gamebred-gannicus2060]

Why do they hate this man? He is just being a proud father to his sons

[@CoachMelFootball]

Respect this man.

[@chrisdukefields9868]

hes brilliant

[@BGup]

We need a in the zone part 2

[@jwjo2000]

people and the media don't know about how this steph and lonzo comparison started. when lavar was interviewed by tmz, the tmz reporter asked lavar "do you think ur son will be AS good as STEPH?" what a stupid question, any father will definitetly say yes. which father would say, "umm i dont know, i hope he will be decent, maybe as good as dion waiters or something.

[@Shogun973]

I should be sleep or studying but I watched this whole thing

[@diogenesarauz387]

Can listen to this guy all day. You ask you will get an honest answer. I support 1000% and gtfoh haters...

[@stevelopez318]

Best Interview So Far

[@shamontboykin6185]

Great interview spoke nothing but real stuff. I got mad respect for his family.

[@nathanielrodriguez5781]

He says some outrageous stuff but you can't deny his heart I in the right place. He just wants his sons to be great and he has a lot of confidence in them. Need more parents like that

[@mesutozil9486]

😂sounds ridiculous but so true. "How can you scout us when we don't run plays"

[@jacobkirkbride1581]

I was pretty critical of LaVar and his opinions before hearing all this. Dude's just a great father. It's good to see what he's been able to do for his boys. Now I just have respect for this man. Of course Lonzo is playing my Alma Mater in the first round so I can't wish him and his boys too well, but I'm realistic UCLA is going to crush Kent State...

[@rexstevenson3239]

we need more fathers like him in the black community

[@poloregal]

This dude talking some real ish

[@derrickrose8615]

Lmfaoo he funny asf brah

[@vernonblyden822]

Lavar might be the best thing since slice bread for these up and coming young athlete. He's a new vision, a new model and a great inspiration.

[@jeffreynegapatan]

Love this dude...we think alike

[@Emani593]

I love this man, he's a good soul and an amazing father. I have a lot of respect for him

[@biggerthanhiphop7641]

I like this men .. He dont play games !!!

[@memorykara222]

doesnt anybody know that this man is the greatest advertising machine in the tripple b camp good publicity is good but bad publicity is cheaper he is the greatest marketing machine in the business. in the words of the late eazy e i got amillion dollars worth of publicity for free!

[@davidisrael5238]

He has a lot of positive energy

[@dbanga5]

If something happen to Lavar the NBA did it lol

[@Iaintsayinnothin..]

I like lavarr a lot,my only concern is that all these media outlets are tryna manipulate him into making seemingly 'outrageous' statements.

[@mikelowrey100]

My 1st watching the interview 2022 does he seem crazy now… That his kids are n the NBA n one of them is Rookie of the yr.. SALUTE 3xB

[@iamsuperperfect4605]

I'm from East LA and that's real talk having an X on your back playing a sport is laughable considering the Xs most of us have dodged thus far in life.

[@valeriecarballo1388]

I love everything about him. This is about his business,and his business is his sons.

[@callumbrowns]

Things getting Hype man Ben Simmons & Lonzo Ball, Ball is being compared to Curry & Simmons to LBJ, I can't wait to see Lonzo Ball V Curry 2018!

[@mdeezy247]

Yep!!! Best thing too is Simmons will be a rookie still next year!

[@lile8446]

i shouldn't of judged this man he kinda cool just the way he was interviewed and explained i got more insight on what he was about

[@Faze9784]

Crazy, but likeable

[@ultralightbeing6080]

I LOVE THIS GUY

[@mattlevy914]

Lavar even changes the pronunciation of theater. What a legend.

[@keribarley]

Great talking points

[@almundy975]

Dude is a straight up SCG baby!

[@jumpstart55million]

5:17-5:25...One of the realest and truest statements ever uttered...I just become a LaVar Ball fan after that statement.

[@SakBoyyy]

real talk

[@ironmike-putsallkindavideo7840]

I like TRASH TALKERS, because love them or hate them they still always manage to bring a Level of Interest & even Entertainment to any sport they are involved with . , whether negative or positive they make you wanna watch them

[@pjeezymane]

I love this guy

[@king_rj1833]

I wish this guy was my dad

[@sebastian3878]

Lavar is going to be known as the best marketing genius ever. lol

[@kendrickjones3115]

LaVar Ball - 2017 FATHER of the YEAR!!!

[@DoubleYT]

"It's not work, it's fun, like brushing your teeth". I'ma just leave that quote Lavar said here, y'all already know what we're thinking 😂

[@rubennaranjo9468]

Chris keep up the good work with the podcast.

[@dababy1159]

This is exactly how I would talk about my son and I do. He a baseball player, a great one. And he will be able to tell Mike Trout that 💪🏾. Alex Rod and Barry Bonds will know my boy

[@CD-zg4tj]

Knew Lavar was different when I saw that christmas video a while ago lol.

[@anthonyjones5677]

They took what he said about Lebron kids and twist it...cold world we live in...smh

[@face1269]

He is much smarter than people give him credit for, MUCH of what he said is true and has come to fruition today. I'm not sure what Lonzo will end up doing in the NBA in his career but he has a great upside & time will tell.

[@kyleespinas6746]

Jaylen hands is the replacement he's pretty good

[@mdeezy247]

Dammm I gots to do even better as a Dad!! lol

[@bazookablvd]

Be honest... Lavar Ball ain't too shabby... he got his business mind in the right place.. debate all you want... say he loud mouth, he need to shut up, he branding his boys and he will get paid.. Wish more Afrikan descendants thought this way... Just wish he had A Afrikan/Black Woman but Oh Well... I'll Take His Mind Frame any day...

[@SBxB2L]

Wish this dude was my dad

[@Decal0327]

Lavar & Ct Fletcher are boyz💪

[@bucketsniper5488]

"preconcerved notion" 😂

[@eternalselph]

Alex Yuen 💀💀💀