The LaVar Ball Show

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.For the season finale of The LaVar Ball Show, LaVar Ball sits down with four-time NBA champion Draymond Green for a candid conversation about basketball, family, legacy, media narratives, and what comes after the game.Draymond reflects on becoming the type of player NBA teams eventually began searching for, how his role evolved throughout his career, and why he started preparing for life beyond basketball long before retirement. The conversation also explores whether coaching could be in his future and what Draymond believes separates good coaches from great ones.LaVar and Draymond also discuss the way athletes are portrayed by the media, why controversy often receives more attention than positive stories, and the narrative that has followed Draymond throughout his career.The conversation turns personal as they talk about fatherhood, raising children in successful families, Bronny James, the pressure placed on athletes' kids, and whether parents should use their success and resources to create opportunities for the next generation.Plus, LaVar and Draymond get into championship culture, coaching relationships, Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James, the importance of rings when discussing greatness, podcast culture, and why positive conversations don't always generate the same attention as controversy.In this episode:Draymond becoming a prototype for the modern NBAPreparing for life after basketballDraymond's future in media and coachingThe media narrative surrounding Draymond GreenWhy controversy generates attentionWhat makes a great NBA coachChampionship culture and making adjustmentsRings, Michael Jordan and LeBron JamesLaVar's perspective on Bronny JamesNepotism vs. giving your children opportunitiesDraymond on raising his childrenFollowing in your parents' footstepsAthletes building something beyond sportsPodcast culture and click-driven conversationsLegacy, family and what's nextThe LaVar Ball Show — Bigger Than Ball.Subscribe for more conversations about family, business, sports, culture and legacy.

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.Dwight Howard pulls up on The LaVar Ball Show for a conversation about basketball, family, fatherhood, and how the NBA has changed. Dwight opens up about going straight from high school to becoming the No. 1 pick, dealing with money and fame at a young age, and how his parents helped protect him throughout the process.LaVar and Dwight also break down today’s NBA versus previous eras, veteran leadership, player development, Melo’s game, raising children with NBA expectations, and what it really takes to develop an elite athlete's mentality. Plus, Dwight shows off his hilarious impressions of LaVar, Charles Barkley, and more. Subscribe to The LaVar Ball Show for more conversations with some of the biggest personalities in sports and entertainment.

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.The Professor takes LaVar back to his early days developing his handles, his opportunity to play with AND1, and his eventual emergence as one of the most recognizable faces of the streetball era.He opens up about the rise of AND1, what happened when the company changed ownership, and how he recognized the potential of online video early enough to continue building his own audience after the tour. LaVar even makes the case that, at its peak, the AND1 movement had become bigger than the NBA for a generation of young basketball fans.The conversation also goes deeper into passion, ownership and longevity. LaVar explains his philosophy behind Big Baller Brand, why he believes athletes need to own something beyond their playing careers, and how the brand was designed to remain connected to Lonzo, Gelo and LaMelo.The Professor and LaVar also discuss what happens when a player's creativity doesn't fit traditional basketball systems. LaVar argues that truly special players can't simply be coached into becoming great—they need coaches who recognize their talent, believe in them and allow them to play their game.Then the basketball debates begin.The Professor gives his top point guards of all time, leading LaVar to challenge the ranking by putting Steph Curry over Magic Johnson and to question what actually defines a true point guard. That turns into a larger conversation about leadership before LaVar and The Professor debate Jalen Brunson and the greatest New York Knick of all time.And before it's over, LaVar and The Professor take the competition away from basketball and over to the pool table.In This EpisodeThe Professor's journey from local basketball to AND1How he developed his signature handlesWhy his father turned down his first AND1 dealThe rise and eventual end of the original AND1 eraRecognizing the potential of YouTube earlyLaVar's argument that AND1 became bigger than the NBATurning your passion into a careerFamily, purpose and helping othersLaVar's philosophy behind Big Baller BrandWhy LaVar believes athletes need ownershipTaking LaMelo to Lithuania at 16Why creativity can't always be coachedThe importance of having a coach who believes in youThe Professor's greatest point guards of all timeSteph Curry vs. Magic JohnsonWhat actually makes someone a point guard?Why LaVar believes leadership comes firstJalen Brunson and the greatest Knick debateLaVar's thoughts on the KnicksLaVar vs. The Professor in poolFollow & SubscribeFollow The LaVar Ball Show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so you never miss an episode.If you enjoyed the conversation, leave a 5-star rating, write a review, and share the episode with another basketball fan.Who are your top three point guards of all time?

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.Former world champion Fernando Vargas joins The LaVar Ball Show alongside his sons Fernando Vargas Jr., Amado Vargas, and Emiliano Vargas for an honest conversation about family, faith, boxing, and the pursuit of greatness.Fernando reflects on how boxing transformed his life after a troubled childhood and explains why he never planned for his sons to become fighters. Today, the Vargas family is chasing an unprecedented goal: becoming the first father to train all three of his sons into world champions.Throughout the episode, LaVar Ball and Fernando Vargas compare their journeys as fathers raising elite athletes, discussing discipline, sacrifice, competition, and the responsibility that comes with carrying a family name. The Vargas brothers also explain why they consider themselves the "Ball brothers of boxing" and what it's like training, competing, and growing together every day.From boxing stories and championship mindsets to parenting, faith, and legacy, this episode is a conversation about what it truly takes to build something that lasts for generations.In This Episode:Fernando Vargas shares how boxing changed his lifeWhy he didn't initially want his sons to boxThe Vargas brothers on growing up in a championship familyWhy they call themselves the "Ball brothers of boxing"Building discipline through sportsFatherhood and raising elite competitorsChasing the goal of three world championsCompetition between brothersFaith, family, and legacyWhat it takes to succeed at the highest levelIf you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow the show, leave a 5-star rating, and share it with another boxing or sports fan.

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.rt Arenas joins The LaVar Ball Show for an honest conversation that goes beyond basketball.After years of public opinions and headlines, Gilbert explains why his perspective on LaVar Ball changed and gives him credit for accomplishing something few believed was possible—raising three sons who all reached the NBA.The two dive into the vision behind Big Baller Brand, player ownership, entrepreneurship, the future of basketball, and why building generational wealth matters more than chasing endorsements. Along the way, they share stories about family, competition, work ethic, Kobe Bryant, youth development, and the changing landscape of the game.Whether you’re a basketball fan, entrepreneur, or someone interested in building a lasting legacy, this episode offers insights from two people who have never been afraid to challenge the status quo.In This Episode:Gilbert Arenas explains why he changed his opinion of LaVar Ball* The untold vision behind Big Baller Brand* Raising three NBA players* Ownership vs. endorsement deals* The future of the basketball business* LaMelo, Lonzo, and Gelo’s individual journeys* Kobe Bryant’s mentality and work ethic* Youth basketball development* Legacy, family, and generational wealthIf you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow the show, leave a 5-star rating, and share it with another basketball fan.1

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.For the first time in a long time, LaVar Ball, Lonzo Ball, LiAngelo Ball, and LaMelo Ball all sit down together for an unfiltered conversation.After years of headlines, viral moments, predictions, and public scrutiny, the Ball family is telling their story in their own words.They reflect on the rise of Big Baller Brand, growing up in the spotlight, the biggest misconceptions about their family, and what life has really been like behind the cameras. Along the way, the conversation is filled with laughs, competition, and classic Ball family banter as LaVar faces each of his sons in pool, dominoes, and backgammon.No media spin. No outside opinions.Just the Ball family.In this episode:The first full Ball family reunion on camera in yearsThe truth behind the headlinesGrowing up with LaVar as a fatherThe Big Baller Brand journeyFamily memories and untold storiesLaVar vs. Gelo in poolLaVar vs. Lonzo in dominoesLaVar vs. Melo in backgammonPlenty of laughs, competition, and trash talkIf you enjoyed this episode, follow the show, rate us 5 stars, and leave a review. It helps us reach more listeners and keeps the conversations coming.Follow The LaVar Ball Show on YouTube and social media for full video episodes, exclusive clips, and behind-the-scenes content.