LaMelo Ball's Dad Warns Him About Dating as NBA Star

LaVar Ball reveals LaMelo has a son named 'La One' and cautions about meeting a wife while playing in the NBA.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 9:10pm

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As LaMelo Ball leads the Charlotte Hornets into the NBA playoffs, his father LaVar Ball has issued a warning about dating as a professional basketball player. LaVar revealed that LaMelo already has a son named 'La One' and said it will be difficult for his son to meet his future wife while constantly traveling for his NBA career. LaVar has previously cautioned his sons about the challenges of dating in the league.

Why it matters

The Ball family has long been in the public spotlight, with LaVar making headlines for his outspoken comments about his sons' basketball careers. LaMelo Ball is now an emerging NBA star, so his personal life and relationships are of keen interest to fans. LaVar's warnings about the difficulties of dating as a pro athlete provide insight into the unique challenges faced by high-profile players.

The details

LaMelo Ball's girlfriend is reportedly Ana Montana, but their relationship has been largely absent from social media. LaVar Ball revealed that LaMelo already has a son named 'La One,' and the elder Ball said he plans to train his grandson to be a basketball player. In the past, LaVar has cautioned his sons that they won't meet their future wives while playing in the NBA, citing the complications of constantly traveling and young women 'Googling' them and pretending not to know them.

  • In March 2026, LaVar Ball discussed training his grandson 'La One' on the 'Ball in the Family' podcast.
  • In November 2020, LaVar Ball made comments about his sons not meeting their wives in the NBA on the 'Club Shay Shay' podcast.

The players

LaMelo Ball

The star point guard for the Charlotte Hornets who is leading the team into the NBA playoffs.

LaVar Ball

The outspoken father of LaMelo Ball who has made headlines for his comments about his sons' basketball careers and personal lives.

Ana Montana

LaMelo Ball's reported girlfriend, though their relationship has been largely absent from social media.

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What they’re saying

“If I raised you three killers in the backyard, what you think I'm going to do with a gym in the back?”

— LaVar Ball, LaMelo Ball's Father

“That's what I said (not going to meet wife in the NBA). Here's the thing. You have to understand this. There's two ends of the spectrum. Sometimes where it's good on this end, you don't see where it's bad at this end. Here's my thing, which I always say. It's fun in the beginning, but it's pain in the end, whatever you do.”

— LaVar Ball, LaMelo Ball's Father

What’s next

As LaMelo Ball and the Hornets continue their playoff push, the focus will remain on his personal life and whether he heeds his father's warnings about dating as an NBA star.

The takeaway

LaVar Ball's outspoken comments about his sons' personal lives provide a unique glimpse into the challenges faced by high-profile professional athletes when it comes to relationships and starting a family. LaMelo Ball will have to navigate these waters carefully as his star continues to rise.