LaVar Ball is back — and so are the Big Baller Brand shoes. During the Cleveland Cavaliers’ home opener, the ever-confident Ball patriarch presented his son Lonzo with a new pair of BBB sneakers, setting off a wave of jokes and nostalgia from NBA Fans who remembered the brand’s infamous past.
Cleveland reporter @camijustice captured the moment, posting, “LaVar Ball shows Lonzo the #Cavs Big Baller Brand shoes before the home opener.” While some saw it as a proud dad moment, the internet had other plans.
LaVar Ball shows Lonzo the #Cavs Big Baller Brand shoes before the home opener pic.twitter.com/VitrvjFsO3
— Camryn Justice (@camijustice) October 26, 2025
The replies came in fast. One fan, @magafirearmstec, joked, “Warning, the shoes may lead to amputation,” referencing the reports that Lonzo’s previous BBB shoes allegedly contributed to his severe knee injuries. Another added, @stevenpmullins, “I thought the NBA banned the BBB shoes because of the injuries.”
Lonzo Ball has been out of action since 2022, with his career halted by complications following multiple knee surgeries. Fans haven’t forgotten his own admission that he had to change BBB shoes every quarter during games because they “kept ripping.”
So when LaVar pulled out a fresh pair before a crowd of cameras, NBA Fans instantly revisited the past — half in disbelief, half in laughter. Some claimed it was a publicity stunt to revive the brand, others saw it as typical LaVar Ball chaos.
One thing’s for sure — LaVar isn’t just promoting sneakers; he’s reviving a storyline that NBA Fans thought had been buried years ago. Whether this marks the real return of BBB or another viral LaVar moment, the reactions prove one thing: the Ball family never stays quiet for long.
LaVar Ball Walks With Prosthetic Leg, Earns Respect From NBA Fans
Speaking of amputation, LaVar Ball was recently seen walking with a prosthetic leg for the first time. And while not all were praises, NBA Fans gave him props..
In @TheHoopCentral’s post captioned “LaVar Ball walking with a prosthetic leg for the first time.”, the 56-year-old Big Baller Brand founder was shown moving steadily, smiling, and joking with onlookers.
LaVar Ball walking with a prosthetic leg for the first time. 🙏
(h/t @HoHighlights)
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) September 16, 2025
“People will never convince me Lavar is a bad guy. Media tried to do him dirty,” wrote @King_Cold_Son, echoing a sentiment that’s grown among NBA Fans who feel the outspoken dad was unfairly painted as a villain.
Others praised his resilience and upbeat nature. “Can always count on him for having a good spirit and energy,” said @Xraade, capturing the general mood of encouragement flooding the replies.
NBA Fans reflected on how the same man who once dominated headlines with outrageous takes now symbolized strength and persistence.
Whether people love or hate him, LaVar Ball’s willingness to face the public after losing a leg shows the kind of grit that can’t be coached. This time, NBA Fans aren’t laughing at him — they’re quietly rooting for him.
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