LaVar Ball Reveals Shocking Diabetes Complications Led to Leg Amputation
LaVar Ball, the larger-than-life patriarch of the Ball basketball dynasty, has revealed that his recent leg amputation was the result of severe complications from diabetes—a condition he admits he didn’t take seriously enough. In a candid interview with SLAM, Ball shared that his health took a dramatic turn in January when an infection in his foot spiraled out of control, spreading through his bloodstream. What started as a few toes being removed escalated to his entire foot, and eventually, surgeons had to amputate nearly up to his knee. Three surgeries and four blood transfusions later, Ball is now urging others to prioritize their health, a lesson he learned the hard way.
It’s a sobering reminder that even the most boisterous personalities aren’t immune to the consequences of neglecting chronic conditions. Ball, known for his brash confidence and relentless promotion of his sons’ basketball careers, admitted that the ordeal brought him to a dark place. “It made me think, ‘Man, just kill me and let me go about my business,’” he confessed. Thankfully, his sons—Lonzo, LiAngelo, and LaMelo—rallied around him, providing the emotional support he needed to keep fighting.
Now, Ball is using his platform to advocate for regular checkups and proactive healthcare, especially for those managing diabetes. His message is clear: don’t wait until it’s too late. “Get your checkups,” he emphasized. “Do what you’re supposed to do. If you don’t have insurance, go to urgent care. Because I’m going to tell you this, a little amputation and a little of this, it could all have been prevented.”
In true LaVar fashion, he’s also found ways to keep his spirits high, recently seen on TikTok dancing in his wheelchair and cracking jokes. It’s a testament to his resilience, but also a stark reminder that even the loudest voices can be humbled by the fragility of the human body.
So, while LaVar Ball may have lost a leg, he’s gained a new perspective—and a platform to potentially save others from a similar fate.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ
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