Omilights Table of Contents
Birthdate: November 24, 1998
Nationality: American
Position: Professional Basketball Player
Early Life and High School Career
LiAngelo Ball, the middle son of LaVar and Tina Ball, was raised in a basketball-centric household in Chino Hills, California. Playing alongside his brothers, Lonzo and LaMelo, LiAngelo gained national attention at Chino Hills High School. Notable achievements include leading his team to a CIF Southern Section Open Division title and being part of an undefeated season that earned a mythical national championship in 2016.
He verbally committed to UCLA as a sophomore and became a three-star recruit.
College Controversy
Ball enrolled at UCLA in 2017 but was suspended indefinitely after an incident in China involving shoplifting. This led to his withdrawal from the university without playing an official regular-season game.
Professional Career
Prienai (2018)
LiAngelo began his professional career in Lithuania alongside LaMelo with BC Prienai. He averaged 12.6 points in the LKL but left the team amid family and management disputes.
Junior Basketball Association (2018)
LiAngelo played for the Los Angeles Ballers, a league founded by his father. He earned Finals MVP honors and showcased his scoring ability, including a playoff game where he dropped 58 points.
G-League and Other Attempts (2019–2023)
- Oklahoma City Blue: Signed in 2019 but didn’t play before the season was canceled due to COVID-19.
- Charlotte Hornets/Greensboro Swarm: Participated in Summer League and the G-League, with career highs including 22 points in a debut game. He struggled with consistency and injuries, leading to intermittent appearances.
Astros de Jalisco (2024)
Signed with the Astros in Mexico’s CIBACOPA league. His tenure was short-lived due to an ankle ligament injury.
Personal Life
- Older brother Lonzo plays for the Chicago Bulls, and younger brother LaMelo is a star for the Charlotte Hornets.
- Father, LaVar Ball, remains a prominent figure in media, with LiAngelo featured in their family show, Ball in the Family.
- LiAngelo has a son, LaVelo Anthony Ball, born in 2023 with Nikki Mudarris.
Career Stats Overview
- NBA G-League: Averaged 4.4 PPG across 31 games.
- Lithuanian LKL: 12.6 PPG across 14 games.
- JBA: Dominated with a 51.8 PPG average during the 2018 season.
LiAngelo Ball continues to pursue opportunities in professional basketball, showcasing resilience and passion despite setbacks in his career trajectory.
