Lonzo Ball sets the record straight on LaVar and Tina’s split amid speculation: 'I'm glad she left'

Lonzo Ball has addressed speculation surrounding his parents' divorce, saying reports linking their separation to his father LaVar Ball's recent health issues are inaccurate.

Speaking on the Ball in the Family podcast, Ball responded after LaVar Ball recently announced that he and his wife, Tina Ball, had ended their marriage after nearly 30 years together.

The NBA guard said the public narrative surrounding the split did not reflect what had happened.

"First and foremost, I want to say I love both my parents, but the situation that has been put before y'all is not how it went down," Lonzo Ball said. "…Long story short, my mom didn't want to leave. She was d*mn near forced to leave.' I helped her leave. I'm glad she left. She's in a great spot… She's good. My pops is good. They obviously don't f**k with each other, but I'll f**k with 'em both, and she was not wrong at all."

Ball also rejected suggestions that his mother's decision to leave was connected to LaVar Ball's medical condition. LaVar underwent a foot amputation last year following complications related to diabetes and a foot infection.

"She did not leave him because he left because he lost his foot. That's a myth that was put out there…" Ball said. "My dad did a great job raising us. My mom did a great job raising us. They didn't work out, and it is what it is. They're both doing well, and I love 'em both."

The Ball family has attracted public attention for years, particularly during Lonzo Ball's rise to the NBA. The guard said he wanted to clarify misconceptions while expressing support for both of his parents.