LaMelo Ball
Written and reviewed by Emma Carter Updated August 25, 2026 Fact checked August 25, 2026





Interesting Biography Facts
Real name
LaMelo LaFrance Ball
Occupation
basketball player, reality TV star
Birth Date
August 22, 2001
Age
25 years
Zodiac Sign
Leo
Birthplace
Anaheim, California, United States
Education
Chino Hills High School, Spire Institute and Academy
Nationality
American
LaMelo Ball family members
Father's Name
LaVar Ball
Mother's Name
Tina Ball-Slatinsky
Siblings names
Lonzo Ball (older brother), LiAngelo Ball (older brother)
Is LaMelo Ball a gay/bisexual?
No
What is LaMelo Ball marital status?
private; Not publicly confirmed; No children publicly confirmed
Who is LaMelo Ball wife?
Not publicly confirmed
How many children does he have?
No children publicly confirmed
LaMelo Ball is an American professional basketball player. He keeps his current relationship status private and has no publicly confirmed children.
Who are LaMelo Ball parents?
LaVar Ball (father)

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Date of birth: October 23, 1967
The name of LaMelo’s father is LaVar Christopher Ball. He entered this world in California, USA. LaVar is one of 7 children in the family of Anderson and Maria Ball. He was a very athletic child, and was one of the best sportsmen at his high school. After school, he entered West Los Angeles College, where he majored in criminal justice. Besides, he defended .
His career in sports was short but bright. He played in the World League of American Football for the team “London Monarchs”. Later he left sports and founded the eponymous foot brand.
Nowadays, LaVar is a frequent participant in television shows. His contradictory statements very often appear in the media. Thus, he once told that he could defeat Michael Jordan in the match.
Tina Ball-Slatinsky (mother)

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Date of birth: December 11, 1967
Tina Ball-Slatinsky is widely celebrated as the wife of an ex-sports star LaVar Ball and the mother of their three kids. Sometimes, she appears in the center of public attention.
Her full name is Christina Catherine Ball. She was bought up by Robert and Catherine Slatinksy. She studied at Alta Loma High School. After school, she continued her education at California State University. There she played basketball for the college team. Later she crossed the ways with her future husband LaVar and they started dating. The couple got married and gave birth to three sons, and all of them became professional athletes.
In 2017 Tina had a heart stroke and was sent for rehab. She managed to improve her health and appeared on the family reality show “Ball in the Family”.
LaMelo Ball siblings
Lonzo Ball (older brother)

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Date of birth: October 27, 1997
LaMelo has a talented friendly family of five. He has two older brothers. Lonzo is the oldest one. He is also a professional basketball player.
Lonzo started to play basketball at the age of 2, coached by his father. Later he continued to play for the team of Chino Hills High School. He led the school to several loud victories, including the win in the match during his senior year at school, where his team set a record and was ranked as the Number 1 team in the nation.
Nowadays he plays basketball for the team “New Orleans Pelicans”. He has a daughter Zoey Ball with his partner Denise Garcia.
LiAngelo Ball (older brother)

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Date of birth: November 24, 1998
LaMelo’s second oldest brother is LiAngelo Robert Ball. He is a basketball aspiring player, too. LiAngelo got a large fan base, while he was playing for the Bruins, the team at UCLA. But his membership at the Bruins was over after he was arrested for the theft in one of China shops with some other players. After that LiAngelo left in Europe and played for the same Lithuanian club as his brother LaMelo did.
Nowadays he is a player of JBA (Junior Baseball League). The league was founded by his brother. He is also the constant participant of the reality series, also produced by his parents.
Bio
LaMelo Ball is an American professional basketball player. He keeps his current relationship status private and has no publicly confirmed children.
Interesting and fun facts
LaMelo Ball is an American professional basketball player. He keeps his current relationship status private and has no publicly confirmed children.
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