LAS VEGAS -- LaVar Ball threatened to pull his Big Baller Brand AAU team off the court on Friday morning after receiving a technical foul, eventually leading to the female referee being replaced mid-game.
"She's got a vendetta," Ball told ESPN after the game.
"She needs to stay in her lane because she ain't ready for this," he added.
The referee declined comment on what happened.
Adidas said it was their decision to replace the referee.
"There was some miscommunication," said Chris Rivers, Adidas Director of Global Basketball Sports Marketing.
Ball was given a technical foul in the first half of Big Ballers' game against Team BBC at the Adidas Summer Championships. He pointed to the official and yelled, "We need to get someone else in here."
Minutes later, Ball looked at his team and said "Let's go." The players began to pick up their bags and walk off the court.
After a long delay in which coaches from the two teams, along with representatives from Adidas and the referees, met on the court, the game resumed -- with a different official.
**************** TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*
4. "LaVar Bell is a piece of shit" In response to Reply # 0
he is a friend of my brother in laws family. I first met him about 6 years ago and i thought he was a piece of shit then. So did much of the family. But he was good friends with one or two of them so everyone else tolerated him. But yeah this dude has always been a dick. Now he is just a dick with a bigger stage.
November 8th, 2005 The greatest night in the history of GD!
18. "I dunno even know about that, really" In response to Reply # 7
Seems like the kids have a lot of talent and largely will set their own path. Especially once they hit the college ranks, you wonder how much of this will become a hindrance.
And you will know MY JACKET IS GOLD when I lay my vengeance upon thee.
20. "Lol o cmon - give credit where it's due" In response to Reply # 18
He's done a great job of raising those kids and certainly has played a significant role in their path. Lots of uber-talented kids who don't make it anywhere because they don't have the guidance and structure around them.
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24. "Diminishing marginal returns" In response to Reply # 20
You're setting up a dichotomy between some parentless kid from the bottom rung of society and this. Plenty of gray area in between. I'm not trying to knock him as a parent, really not my place, but to say these guys wouldn't have made it without him is a stretch. Quantifying his value over replacement parent is not something that can be done, but yeah I think there are plenty of basketball dads out there that could have guided elite talent to elite levels.
And you will know MY JACKET IS GOLD when I lay my vengeance upon thee.
He's a dick, and they'll ride that dick until it becomes financially non-feasible.
____ Some will tell you that they love you but they've got an ulterior motive - Oh what a shame They will tell you that they need you but they've got an ulterior motive - Personal gain
29. "Did Mrs. Ball have any part in raising the Ball kids???" In response to Reply # 0
Just curious because I've heard/observed a lot of folks giving Lavar a ton of respect for his part in raising his kids and being a great father. I can't say I've noticed anyone give respect or praise to their mother.
I've observed so many "but, he's a great father" comments used to excuse his disrespectful, self-seeking attention behavior. As CC said, that's setting the bar pretty damn low for us fathers out there.
31. "Lonzo has talked about it" In response to Reply # 29
Their mom was the main driver on their academics, their dad was the main driver on the sports aspect. Of course there was some overlap but each played a significant role.
--------------------------------- <--The drought is over
"have fun reveling in your pettiness tho" (C) Dula summing up 98% of OKS
"I didnt finish a damn thing...matter of fact I jerked off after she left." -Kobe speaking to investigators
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41. "the cynic in me wonders if she is out of the spotlight" In response to Reply # 39
because she would tear down this bad guy persona he puts on.
he prolly a big ass teddy bear when she is around.
**************** TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*
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