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Lonzo Ball reflects on career regrets involving father LaVar

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Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Lonzo Ball reflects on career regrets involving father LaVar

Summary

Lonzo Ball discussed regrets about his NBA career during an appearance on Michael Porter Jr.'s podcast. He cited a lack of control during his early years, attributing it to his father's influence. This reflection comes as Ball's career faces uncertainty following knee issues and limited playtime. After struggling in the 2025-26 season with the Cleveland Cavaliers, he was waived by the Utah Jazz before the trade deadline. He expressed a desire to have taken charge of his career sooner, including getting an agent.

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•Ball played a key role in the Bulls' playoff return in the 2021-22 season.
•He has not been on an NBA roster since being waived by the Jazz.
•Ball's shooting percentage dropped to 30.1% with the Cavaliers.
•He regrets not securing independent career management earlier.

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Lonzo Ball’s NBA career is quickly turning into a what-if story. Ball had been emerging as a winning player to start the 2020s, and he played a huge role in leading the Chicago Bulls back to the playoffs during the 2021-22 NBA season. However, Ball ran into seemingly nonstop knee issues which kept him out of action for two full seasons, and his […] The post NBA news: Lonzo Ball reveals regret about career involving dad LaVar appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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