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Lavar Ball’s AAU team not made up of big ballers (Video)

By Russell S. Baxter

Mar 4, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Lavar Ball, father of UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2), looks on in the stands before the game between the UCLA Bruins and the Washington State Cougars at Pauley Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 4, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Lavar Ball, father of UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2), looks on in the stands before the game between the UCLA Bruins and the Washington State Cougars at Pauley Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports /
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It was a Saturday night for LaVar Ball’s AAU team and the Compton Magic, but the Big Ballers didn’t put up much of a fight.

He makes headlines, there’s no question about that. But when you make the media rounds like proud basketball father LaVar Ball has in 2017, anything you are involved in is going to be reported on. That’s the way of the world all the time and now made even convenient these days with the way everyone views the games — most notably via social media.

So when Ball’s AAU team, the Big Ballers, fell to the Compton Magic, 109-57, on Saturday evening, it was news. Not breaking or headline news. But certainly, a story that draws some interest. Losing by 52 points isn’t a good thing for any team. The coach saw his club trail big at halftime (56-25) and gave his young squad a piece of his mind (video courtesy of USA Today’s Josh Peter). Note: Some of the language is unsuitable and offensive:

All told, it was a rough evening for the Big Ballers (the lowlights courtesy of SI.com’s Chris Chavez). Whether you appreciate him or not, Ball has certainly not learned the art of being humble.

It’s somewhat reminiscent of one of the great quotes in cinematic history. Unfortunately, it’s not his body that’s part of the “collateral” here. And there’s little doubt that there are some of those out there that would have paid $495.00 to see anything Ball is associated with fall on its face.

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Opinions certainly vary on the controversial figure. Some people appreciate the bravado and others have had enough. To each his own. But there’s one thing we can now say with certainty. Those claims of being “undefeated…never lost” are certainly not factually accurate when it comes to Ball’s coaching career. And to make one final point, when your team gives up 109 points, it’s pretty obvious that it’s your defense that is having the problem staying in its lanes.