LaVar Ball’s statements and antics over this past year always seemed better suited a professional wrestling ring.
It was only natural that the patriarch of the Ball family -- and the head of the Big Baller Brand -- made an appearance on WWE’s Monday Night Raw at the Staples Center for an awkwardly entertaining segment with WWE Intercontinental Champion The Miz.
With sons, Lonzo -- in his first appearance in the Staples Center as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers -- and LaMelo looking on, LaVar was the center of attention. When The Miz mentioned something about a partnership between the two, the scripted interview went south. It resulted in LaVar saying nonsensical things like, “There’s only two dudes better than me, and I’m both of ‘em!” before later taking off his shirt. When Dean Ambrose, a WWE superstar feuding with The Miz came out on to the ramp, LaVar didn’t quite grasp the concept that that was his cue to stop talking.
Things are HEATING UP between @Lavarbigballer and @mikethemiz!!! #RAW #MizTV @ZO2_ pic.twitter.com/v9P43rfeSz
— WWE (@WWE) June 27, 2017
This segment was somehow entertaining and cringeworthy at the same time.
Now that Lonzo is beginning his NBA career, maybe it’s time LaVar try something different. A manager in the WWE may just be his true calling. He’s certainly had plenty of practice.