Was Lavar Ball In The Nba?
No, Lavar Ball was never in the NBA. However, he did play college basketball at Washington State University.
Yes
Lavar Ball played in the NBA for a total of 10 seasons.
He played for the Los Angeles Clippers
Lavar Ball did indeed play in the NBA, albeit for only a very short time. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Clippers in the 1987 NBA Draft, but he only played in two preseason games for the team before being waived. So, while his basketball career was very brief, it is still technically true that he did play in the NBA.
No
Lavar Ball is the man who got Lonzo Ball drafted to the Los Angeles Lakers. He is also the founder of the Junior Basketball Association (JBA), a youth development program that is an alternative to the NCAA. He played college basketball for Washington State University.
He was not drafted by an NBA team
In dthe NBA draft, each team takes turns selecting amateur U.S. college basketball players and other eligible players, including international players. The draft lottery took place on May 19, 2009, and the draft was held two days later, on June 25, 2009, at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Lavar Ball was not drafted by an NBA team.