LaVar Ball rejects $2 billion offer for Big Baller Brand
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 12:09 AM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
LaVar Ball, co-founder and CEO of Big Baller Brand, declined a $2 billion offer for the company. Ball emphasized his commitment to maintaining control over the brand, which gained notoriety for its high-priced basketball shoes and apparel. He stated that despite the potential wealth from selling, the brand's strength lies in its independence and quality. The company remains operational six years after its launch in 2016, despite his sons moving on to major sneaker endorsements.
- •LaVar Ball founded Big Baller Brand in 2016 with Tina Ball.
- •The brand is recognized for its expensive basketball shoes and clothing.
- •Ball refuses to sell the company despite a substantial offer.
- •Big Baller Brand continues to operate without external investors.
- •Lonzo and LaMelo Ball have transitioned to endorsements with other sneaker companies.
- 12:09 AMYahoo Sports — Why LaVar Ball would turn down $2 billion offer for Big Baller Brand
"LaVar Ball made a name for himself in the mid-2010s for aggressively promoting his sons before they entered the NBA. He has since been a reality TV star and entrepreneur who continues to make sports media appearances and bold predictions.…
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