Lavar Ball Tells His Life Story (Full Interview)

In this VladTV exclusive, LaVar Ball sheds light on his upbringing and his sports journey. Ball, who grew up in a two-parent household in South Central, was largely unfazed by the surrounding gangs thanks to his strong family unit and their emphasis on family values. Ball, known for his outspoken personality and fathering three successful basketball athletes, including NBA player Lonzo Ball, always aimed for ownership as he grew up watching his parents work hard but follow a strict schedule. He talks about his experiences and challenges during his schooling at Canoga Park High School in the valley, discussing how he had to adapt to a different and tougher academic environment. In high school, Ball was a multi-sport athlete, playing basketball, football, and track and serving as the football team's quarterback. However, due to what he calls the political part of the game, his coach moved him from the quarterback position. To hear more about LaVar Ball's story, establishing the Big Baller Brand, raising Lonza, LiAngelo, and LaMelo Ball, check out the full interview above.

[@easy8325]

This guy should be the dad of the century for all he helped his children accomplish.

[@NatHenrickClarke]

They always criticize black dad's for being "good" dadd🤷🏿‍♂️

[@thomasterry1131]

Lavar is the new Don King!!!

[@SharronNeedles]

Not

[@anthonylaudano9435]

I CAN'T WAIT TO HEAR HIM SAY HE COULD TAKE MICHAEL JORDAN ONE ON ONE LOL PATHETIC TOO EVEN MENTION THE GOAT IN THE SAME SENTENCE AS THIS WANNA BE PIECE OF SHIT.

[@John-dr1li]

@@NatHenrickClarkearwayahayava😢aaabvvraa

[@DustyDeLuna]

LaVar is the definition of "Time will tell". 5 years ago everyone was hating on LaVar. Fast forward to now and there are people commenting that listening to him talk makes them want to tear up and that everyone should have a dad like this. Much respect to LaVar.

[@BabySpit]

5 years later and 1 ball left

[@sleepyswan]

Just like teofimo lopez sr

[@protoindoeuropean]

@@BabySpit2??

[@IronMikeyT]

crazy how this video dont have more views. hes definitely a figure most young men can look up to. such a great dude.

[@IronMikeyT]

@@BabySpit 5 years later 2 of his sons are worth over 9 figures.

[@user-nc2ws5ed9b]

Hearing this man talk damn near makes me tear up… we all need a father like this

[@MileHighMinute]

man i wish

[@M5Ak]

YOU need a father, not me I’m good with my dad

[@dova145]

​@@M5Akcap

[@user-nc2ws5ed9b]

@@M5Ak then I obviously wasn’t talking bout you 🤣 tf

[@M5Ak]

@@user-nc2ws5ed9b “we all” and “I wasn’t talkin bout you” is crazy, Lavar need to smack you tf up

[@jr.3308]

Basketball aside, the Ball bro's seem like good, chilled dudes. They always defend their dad, love on their momma and seem really close with one another. It's a special bond they have, and that's a credit to Lavar.

[@SoFarAheadOfMyTime]

For what he did for his kids , Lavar ball can do no wrong in my eyes.

[@Laron8245]

No lies 💯

[@muzidube6927]

Sad that he don't get the airtime he once did especially after what he said about his boys came true

[@TruthfullySpeaking500]

Hate him or love him, every kid deserves a father like this.

[@703blakmavrik]

We need more fathers in our community like this man.🏆

[@christoner2666]

🤡

[@NatHenrickClarke]

No doubt! And you got ppl running around talkin bout ,toxic masculinity, trying to punk our boys 🤦🏿‍♂️

[@normanjacobs1135]

He's arrogant but I got to say he produced three successful children. Say what you want about this dude but he's a good father and a good man as far as I can tell. Need more men like this.

[@micheledeun1048]

It seems that a very confident person is viewed as arrogant.

[@alabamabornball9957]

He's confident

[@philipezra8671]

You started wrongly my friend. That’s not arrogance.

[@kl690]

Confidence is not arrogance

[@AssistantToTheHNIC]

That unhinged belief rubs off and his children carry that belief in their own lives

[@rayloc8344]

Man if every kid had a father like him the world would be a better place 💪🏻🙌🏻🙏💯

[@keycash5007]

💯FACTS 💯

[@4thday892]

the guy is literally just trying to make money off his kids. i don't get how this isnt painfully clear Lavar is all about himself

[@jordanwilson3120]

​@4thday892 the biggest problem in America is fatherless homes (thats also cause women pick the "cool bad boy" to have children with)....if more fathers was like him&women chose better the outcome would be a tremendous positive outcome in America

[@kodakbrown4461]

@@4thday892nah, you’re just hating

[@Hidden-comment164]

@@4thday892he is a father first then an entrepreneur. His kids were young and raised them to become successful men. Any father would try to make their kids rich and successful if they could… you mad weird

[@madtruckamax3341]

Lavars confidence is over the top never a negative moment 💯🫡

[@MileHighMinute]

The Ball family is a perfect example of shooting for the moon and landing amongst the stars. He may not hit on every single prediction, but they’ve worked so hard, and have manifested so much into the universe that even though he’s only been right 10% of the time. That 10% Lavar is right, has his kids playing at the highest level of basketball. Much respect 💯

[@edwards.8453]

Listened to every minute and it felt nice to hear from Lavar Ball…respect to this dude…always loved his antics haha he’s a big mouth but you can tell he got a big heart and and stands by his values

[@CarlosCruz-ll5ez]

How many wish They had a father like this man, he is so inspiring!

[@d.omoneychaser5112]

Lavaar Ball is a Legend i swear

[@charlesedward313]

This is my favorite dad love this dude's energy

[@Druggiechannel]

Lavar has an unique way of turning anything negative to a positive

[@mopar_keys]

Agreed

[@cedroq2966]

😂😂😂 he makes it hard to hate him. He doesn’t have a mean bone in his body

[@JaneDoe-sv1mk]

It's called lying and embellishing SMH

[@slumpyisdaone]

He’s the dad we wish we all had

[@blazinkell]

I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS FULL INTERVIEW FOR A MONTH NOW! Can not wait

[@rodneyclutch9377]

I love Lavar Ball. Say what you want about him but this man truly cares about his boys and his family. He speaks wisdom. Keep ballin BBB'$!!

[@Sgoldensr]

Got a different respect for Mr. Ball after listening to this interview! Salute!! 💯

[@tomatosawse]

If he doesn’t inspire you as a parent or just as any one living in this life… you’re dead inside. Facts are facts. Can’t wait to see Gelo’s shoe play out. That’s next level masterminding.

[@RicardoOdum]

My dad (& mom) have this misguided confidence in me and my 2 siblings. It comes with expectations that never gets mentioned, but it meant the world to me. And still carries me to this day. So Lavar isn't crazy, nor wrong. Anyone who says different seemingly doesn't get it, and probably hasn't been loved like this.

[@deshawnvinson2671]

Same .. not even expectations just the fact I know someone believes in me

[@AssistantToTheHNIC]

​@@deshawnvinson2671That's it!

[@hannah60000]

It does a lot for the self-esteem and definitely grounds a person.

[@TeyaeTv]

🙏🙏Blessings forever GOD loves y'all too forever tell everyone you know and don't know. Jesus loves y'all too forever. Teach everyone how to see and enjoy their blessings too forever

[@user-xz4gz7pr5r]

I wish my dad was like him, he definitely is one of a kind!!!

[@radthamer7705]

Lavar is a top tier story teller. The man exaggerates the truth and knows how to sway from the subject. 😂

[@user-nc2ws5ed9b]

He is the perfect example that narcissism isn’t always a bad thing

[@lutherodaniels3799]

I love this guy to call him a liar so I’m going to say his lifting store are hard to believe 😂😂😂😂😂

[@mopar_keys]

… He answered every question directly bro what part are you talkin bout??

[@walidansari79]

@@mopar_keys I get what he sayin, u just dum af. Naw I’m playin

[@DaHuntersTrophy]

Facts

[@Djvols2008]

Truly an honor to watch this. I'm about to have a son and want more kids and raise them confidently with love. God bless Lavar and his family ❤

[@TeyaeTv]

🙏🙏Blessings forever GOD loves y'all too forever tell everyone you know and don't know. Jesus loves y'all too forever. Teach everyone how to see and enjoy their blessings too forever

[@MrLomdse]

Hands down one of the best interviews keep winning Lavar Ball and family....

[@trung2784]

No matter what people say, Lavar is a good father.

[@HBMtv_]

Shoutout to Lavar Ball!! Everybody called you a madman until it worked💯

[@jbrevard82]

Lavar Ball is a great man and great father. I think if all people had a dad like this this world would be a better place. Yes he's cocky and a bit arrogant but he stood up and was a man to his family. Very good person from what I can see. He just believes and wants the best for his. People say he's hard on them but you gotta love it. I would rather a father like him then not having a father at all. Lavar Ball my brother much love too ya 👍🏾💪🏾

[@vmurrayful]

how can you not respect this man and his approach

[@EJH2023]

Great man. Great father. Great human.

[@mauricekiner1835]

❤I gained a lot of respect for Mr.Ball from this interview.🎉

[@AS-vq3wt]

He disrespected President Trump which means this dude's a 🤡

[@TeyaeTv]

🙏🙏Blessings forever GOD loves y'all too forever tell everyone you know and don't know. Jesus loves y'all too forever. Teach everyone how to see and enjoy their blessings too forever❤

[@reneelewis4616]

So proud of Lavar. My cousins are NBA PlayersAJ Griffin, Alan Griffin, and college players Aubrey Griffin and Chad Venning. We are a family of ballers.

[@aguirrebullzz]

No they aint u dont know em.

[@prolific2111]

Much respect to the Big Baller 😂. Man had a purpose for his sons and family. Great father and inspiration to all dads!

[@floydturner2957]

Just look at the way this man lights up talking about his family….his parents, siblings…..Tina, and his boys….how can you not like this guy….let that man have his delusions about his kids…..most parents do….he just speaks about his on camera and it’s entertaining

[@aaronmubiru4653]

The world needs more Dads like this guy

[@HK-jz5sz]

These guys have a different dad 2 of them aren't in the NBA full stop. As a dad with a son and as a son with a great dad the importance of a father that believes in you and drives you can never be underestimated. Well done Lavar u got my respect straight up.

[@nimalatifpour]

He had a vision, stuck with it and truly made it happen despite obstacles. This man is an inspiration. I remember watching him have that reality show when his sons where younger. It's really motivating to see where they're at now. Truly inspirational. Much respects.

[@leronnspaternalpresencepod5247]

Lavar is a trip! He has a answer for EVERYTHING! But I dig him! An I love the belief in his boys!

[@bigbankfamilyiivy]

This the 1

[@Vvs10311]

BBB BBF ?

[@ourieldussard]

If there's one thing that I got from this entire 2 hours and 20 minute and 22 2nd interview. Is that this man love His kids And would love his kids to see generational wealth. Don't stop bro, don't stop Big Baler for life.

[@fidencio0]

great interview hope lavar does more

[@OfficalFaz]

This man is something else, those boys are blessed to have this man as their father.

[@TeyaeTv]

🙏🙏Blessings forever GOD loves y'all too forever tell everyone you know and don't know. Jesus loves y'all too forever. Teach everyone how to see and enjoy their blessings too forever😊

[@sohirah]

Inspirational!! Creating your own lane; it's long and hard, but it's worth it in the end.

[@teechauntv5291]

After watching this interview I’m inspired to raise my kids like mr ball has done salute 💯

[@TeyaeTv]

🙏🙏Blessings forever GOD loves y'all too forever tell everyone you know and don't know. Jesus loves y'all too forever. Teach everyone how to see and enjoy their blessings too forever❤

[@KobeXTheXGreatest]

Finally the full thing

[@BirdFromYakiVegas]

He sound like a fun competitive father! Reminds me of my Uncle Frank straight out the military. Had us hiking, rock climbing, jumpin off cliffs & ballin out from 3yrs old on up.... from Sun up to Sundown on Beastmode 💪🏽💪🏽

[@ijayrizzy3116]

🔥 interview

[@MileHighMinute]

great interview!

[@504ryanvido2]

Lavar is a Legend 😂 I absolutely love this ❤

[@shynetv3414]

Lavar is an asset to the community.💪🏿💪🏿

[@BIGMIKE360AMUSEMENTS]

One thing about Lavar, he never let anything bother him about anything! Keep riding until the wheels 🛞 fall off ❤

[@TeyaeTv]

🙏🙏Blessings forever GOD loves y'all too forever tell everyone you know and don't know. Jesus loves y'all too forever. Teach everyone how to see and enjoy their blessings too forever

[@directorytaliwag4100]

LB is a visionary. Love his thought process.

[@TeyaeTv]

🙏🙏Blessings forever GOD loves y'all too forever tell everyone you know and don't know. Jesus loves y'all too forever. Teach everyone how to see and enjoy their blessings too forever❤

[@staceyjohnson2915]

Good interview 👍🏽

[@caldog62]

This guy's a genius and I love the confidence. He bags down from no one my type of guy.

[@alfredohernandez494]

Lavar the goat i remember he gave his gardner a brand new truck he good in my book great dad 🙏🙏🙏

[@TeyaeTv]

🙏🙏Blessings forever GOD loves y'all too forever tell everyone you know and don't know. Jesus loves y'all too forever. Teach everyone how to see and enjoy their blessings too forever😊

[@randyperfecto7468]

Love Lavar great father

[@TeyaeTv]

🙏🙏Blessings forever GOD loves y'all too forever tell everyone you know and don't know. Jesus loves y'all too forever. Teach everyone how to see and enjoy their blessings too forever

[@bkriser]

Lavar is a character 😂😂😂

[@NotMyBrothazKeeper]

Bruh the is a very good interview Lavar keep talking that talk

[@TheMotoboys1]

Good interview South Central Finest! 😊

[@MidasKofiRecords]

Lol fam thinks his 3 kids better than every player to ever play the game of basketball. Gotta love it. Great father 💯

[@TeyaeTv]

🙏🙏Blessings forever GOD loves y'all too forever tell everyone you know and don't know. Jesus loves y'all too forever. Teach everyone how to see and enjoy their blessings too forever❤

[@cjl.3717]

This man and his fam need a show on Hulu, HBO, netflix.

[@Vagelis_Prokopiou]

Interview summary: 1) Laval Ball and his boys are always better than everybody else. 2) Laval Ball and his boys are always wiser than everybody else. 3) Laval Ball and his boys are always right in their disputes with everybody else.

[@jruthagod3535]

Who the hell is laval😂

[@TeyaeTv]

🙏🙏Blessings forever GOD loves y'all too forever tell everyone you know and don't know. Jesus loves y'all too forever. Teach everyone how to see and enjoy their blessings too forever❤

[@ericbatista9906]

Playing AAU-17 Platinum at 11 years old is absolutely wild.

[@juicyjmma]

I want to be like Lavar when I grow up 😂

[@TacoVell]

This gone be a classic

[@relllogan8]

I could listen to this pops speak more. The blind part had me weak as hell 😂😂😂😅

[@TeyaeTv]

🙏🙏Blessings forever GOD loves y'all too forever tell everyone you know and don't know. Jesus loves y'all too forever. Teach everyone how to see and enjoy their blessings too forever❤

[@ExtraterrestrialBeing-jc7to]

I believe all single mother's in the black community should look at Lavar to understand how important a Dad is in a childs life .%80 of black women are single mothers and it's not tha way 💯

[@TeyaeTv]

🙏🙏Blessings forever GOD loves y'all too forever tell everyone you know and don't know. Jesus loves y'all too forever. Teach everyone how to see and enjoy their blessings too forever❤

[@ozzysavannarodriguez3685]

Love this dude

[@moneydon1000]

MR. BALL.......DEFINITION OF THE TERRIFIC FATHER ,KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK 👍

[@supascrilled]

I love this dude I strive to raise my kids like this💯

[@MagicEmpireTV]

He seems like a great father only issue is he’s not always right and even when he’s wrong he will create a narrative to support his side no matter how wrong he is. Also he seems to think he knows everything about his grown children u did ya part my guy but they have lives outside of yiu and u never know what’s really going on and the way you react to certain things they will never tell you everything. My 2 cents.

[@TeyaeTv]

🙏🙏Blessings forever GOD loves y'all too forever tell everyone you know and don't know. Jesus loves y'all too forever. Teach everyone how to see and enjoy their blessings too forever😊

[@kevinkidneyy]

i love mr ball !!!lmaoooooo he funny and great story telling , awesome dad

[@mummylocs420]

i understand this man a bit more hell yea changing rules of the game we can do something🎉 💯

[@virtualcreationcorp.6179]

Love this king👑👑👑👑

[@chasedash12]

The goat 💯🔥🔥

[@nsuproductions3756]

Haven’t watched the video yet. Just giving you props, interesting and cool choice with Lavar. This gives a better perspective for the people tryna understand it all

[@goochs4594]

Outstanding interview, I wish all fathers was like him

[@TeyaeTv]

🙏🙏Blessings forever GOD loves y'all too forever tell everyone you know and don't know. Jesus loves y'all too forever. Teach everyone how to see and enjoy their blessings too forever😊

[@nurseT.MVP2020]

God Bless you Proud Pops,

[@MrDani11991]

Everyone that hates on Lavar Ball probably wish he was their dad.

[@TeyaeTv]

🙏🙏Blessings forever GOD loves y'all too forever tell everyone you know and don't know. Jesus loves y'all too forever. Teach everyone how to see and enjoy their blessings too forever❤

[@leosolis5846]

Even if the ball brothers are not who he says they are he still speaks good about them and positive mad props to lavar man

[@juanchohitdalotto]

Lavar coaching the Warriors blind got me laughing😭😭😭

[@missayawk]

Love, like, hate or disdain him I love the way Lavar stands on his word and doesn't back peddle or tap dance. Sure some of the stuff he says might be far fetched, but he believes in himself and his boys.... FAMILY FIRST ALWAYS.

[@user-ow3bz5kv2j]

Man this shit so beautiful, truly something good in history and sports/business.

[@elvis3786]

Thats a great dude. Lavar is great father.

[@TeyaeTv]

🙏🙏Blessings forever GOD loves y'all too forever tell everyone you know and don't know. Jesus loves y'all too forever. Teach everyone how to see and enjoy their blessings too forever😊

[@FMP365]

Bout time he dropped the full interview

[@yoyoyoyooooo5807]

Lavar is the one!!

[@matchone6396]

best father in the WORLD. homie!!!!!!

[@TeyaeTv]

🙏🙏Blessings forever GOD loves y'all too forever tell everyone you know and don't know. Jesus loves y'all too forever. Teach everyone how to see and enjoy their blessings too forever❤

[@FlightAttendantTravelsLayover]

RESPECT TO LAVAR... FATHER OF THE CENTURY!!!!

[@deemir6947]

LaVar Ball! U keep doin ur thing. I would

[@TeyaeTv]

🙏🙏Blessings forever GOD loves y'all too forever tell everyone you know and don't know. Jesus loves y'all too forever. Teach everyone how to see and enjoy their blessings too forever❤

[@mannycooley4413]

I love this guy

[@camslevin5534]

Lavar inspires me as a father to be an even better one to my 2 sons.

[@TeyaeTv]

🙏🙏Blessings forever GOD loves y'all too forever tell everyone you know and don't know. Jesus loves y'all too forever. Teach everyone how to see and enjoy their blessings too forever❤.

[@krlm2280]

The ball family needs a biopic lavar is the man

[@kennedic4403]

This is a great man!

[@blahblahblah6378]

This guy is the American dream... Fake it till you make it

[@thecomplimentking]

Salute.

[@BrandonCockridge18]

Lavar Ball is a legend

[@mariners67]

I always had a lot of respect for him.. but it’s greater now.

[@frankcarlos6762]

love it big baller

[@mrsuccessfu1494]

“The Big Baller..Chhillaasss.” 😂😂

[@randyperfecto7468]

Vlad u did an outstanding interview with this great black man who built his brand and took care of his family. Love this bad ass brother kudos to u and ur show. Continued success and happiness troop