LaVar Ball has claimed that LaMelo Ball has a child, bringing new attention to the Hornets guard’s private life despite no confirmation from the player himself.
The claim comes without any direct statement from LaMelo, who has kept his personal life largely out of the public spotlight.
That leaves the situation dependent on LaVar’s comments rather than anything officially confirmed.
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LaVar Ball claims LaMelo Ball has a child
The Ball in the Family podcast included the moment where LaVar Ball referenced his sons’ families while discussing his wider plans.
“Gelo already got my number one pick: La’One. If I raised you three killas in the backyard, what do you think I’m finna do with a gym in the backyard?” LaVar said.
The comment was made casually, but it immediately drew attention because LaMelo has not publicly confirmed having a child.
He has also not addressed the claim on social media or in interviews, keeping the situation unclear from his side.
LaMelo has been in a long-term relationship with model Ana Montana, but there has been no confirmation connecting her to the claim.
LaVar Ball outlines plans for the next generation
LaVar continued by expanding on how he sees the next generation developing, using the idea of early training as part of his vision.
“They’re gonna start at four, but here’s the thing: I’ll put the hoops down in the gym, they’ll go sideways, and I’ll invite teams over there to play my team of four four and five year olds,” Ball added.
The focus quickly shifted from the initial claim to LaVar’s familiar long-term thinking around development.
His comments suggest he already views the next generation as part of that system, even if details around LaMelo’s situation remain unconfirmed.
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