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LaVar Ball Announces Update Following His Foot Amputation

Originally posted on The Spun | By Matt Hladik | Last updated Mar 5, 2025 2:52 PM ET

LaVar Ball continues to recover from his recent emergency foot amputation.

Last month, TMZ reported that the elder Ball, 57, who is the father of NBA players Lonzo and LaMelo Ball, had to have his foot amputated due to a "serious" medical situation. No further details were provided, but the outspoken former college basketball player was said to be handling the situation as well as possible.

"We're told the Ball family patriarch underwent a recent procedure to have his right foot removed ... but despite it all, he is in great spirits and doing well," TMZ reported.

On Wednesday, Ball shared a clip to his Big Baller Brand Instagram page, and it's clear he still has his sense of humor. In the video, Ball dances in a chair with Haddaway's 1990s dance music hit "What Is Love" blasting.

"What is love? Baby, don't hurt me, don't hurt me, my foot!" Ball jokingly sang, changing the lyrics while pointing to his leg.

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"This whole time "Neva Lost" was a mentality," one person wrote in the comments.

"Lavar ain’t fazed, just living life!" a second person said.

"Run for president," added a third.

"Shout out big baller no one goin stop his party or take that joy away," a fourth person added.

"That’s inspirational. Big Baller ain’t let nothin stop him," a fifth person said.

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 22: LaVar Ball, father of Lonzo Ball, looks on during the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 22, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

This is now the second recent video LaVar has posted where he's poked fun at his situation, which is a good sign as he continues making progress.

"For everyone asking how I'm feeling, I may not have my foot anymore, but you know what I got now? That Primby TikTok verification. Did y'all forget I'm LaVar? If I wanted to, I'd grow it back," Ball said on TikTok last week.

The 57-year-old has the support of his sons, which also includes former UCLA player and aspiring rapper LiAngelo, as his recovery rolls along.

This article first appeared on The Spun and was syndicated with permission.

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