LaVar Ball was all smiles before his son LaMelo and the Hornets’ win over the Lakers on Wednesday night despite recently having his right foot amputated.

Shockingly, LaVar Ball underwent surgery to amputate a leg due to a serious medical issue, per TMZ. "LaVar Ball -- the father of basketball stars Lonzo, LiAngelo and LaMelo Ball -

LaVar Ball — the father of basketball stars Lonzo, LiAngelo and LaMelo Ball — had his foot amputated after suffering a serious medical issue, TMZ Sports has learned. We’re told

LaVar Ball — father of NBA players LaMelo and Lonzo Ball as well as rising hip-hop star LiAngelo — confirms on TikTok that his right foot has been amputated.

TMZ reports that LaVar Ball, father of NBA stars Lonzo and LaMelo, had a health emergency recently. The entertainment site is reporting he had to have an amputation of his right foot for an undisclosed reason.

LaVar, 57, was an outspoken advocate for his three sons — LaMelo, LiAngelo and Lonzo, who plays for the Bulls — early in their playing careers, though he has taken a step back from the public eye in recent years.

LaVar Ball, father of Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball and Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball, reportedly had his right foot amputated due to a “serious medical issue."

LaMelo Ball made sure to visit his father LaVar this week in the midst of his recent medical emergency. The Charlotte Hornets star guard LaMelo took to

The Big Baller Brand co-founder underwent a procedure to have his right foot removed and is said to be in great spirits and doing well, according to a report.

LaVar Ball broke his silence following his foot amputation in a way that only he can: by making another bold claim.

Feb. 19, TMZ broke the news that LaVar Ball had gone through surgery to amputate his right foot. In a picture released by the media house, Ball looked in good spirits.

After a report and photo last week that the father of NBA players Lonzo and LaMelo Ball had his foot amputated, LaVar Ball jokes about surgery.