Early Thursday morning, Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports reported that Lakers guard Lonzo Ball had begun his search for new representation after parting ways with his agent, Harrison Gaines, but the report surprisingly stated that his father, LaVar Ball, was the one speaking to potential agents. However, according to Lonzo himself, that’s not true.
Ball reportedly told Tania Ganguli of the Los Angeles Times that all future business decisions will be made by him and his team of advisors:
While word is spreading around the agencies that LaVar Ball is driving the search, Lonzo Ball told The Times on Thursday night that he alone will make his business decisions. Asked specifically if his father was involved, Lonzo Ball said no.
A person familiar with the situation said LaVar Ball has not participated in any official discussions about his son’s future business dealings as Lonzo Ball’s team of attorneys and advisors determines how to remove him from the orbit of Alan Foster, a man who they allege stole millions of dollar from him and mismanaged his finances.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
