LaVar Ball, the patriarch of the basketball family, had his right foot amputated due to a "serious medical issue," TMZ Sports has reported.

TMZ reports that LaVar Ball, father of NBA stars Lonzo and LaMelo, had a health emergency recently. The entertainment site is reporting he had to have an amputation of his right foot for an undisclosed reason.

LaVar Ball, well-known father of NBA players Lonzo and LaMelo Ball, has reportedly had his right foot amputated after suffering a “serious medical issue.”