LaVar Ball UNHAPPY with son LaMelo's latest Puma deal ahead of 2020-21 season

LaMelo Ball is currently one of top projected picks for fast-approaching NBA Draft later this month. Previously playing for Australian NBL team Illawarra Hawks. While Ball earned NBL MVP award, he played while wearing his far's shoe brand – Big Baller Brand. As per recent reports, LaVar Ball is currently unhappy with his son signing a deal with Puma ahead of 2020-21 NBA season begins. 

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Is LaVar Ball unhappy with LaMelo Ball Puma deal?

Last month, LaMelo Ball's deal with Puma was confirmed, along with rumours that his bror and New Orleans Pelicans star Lonzo Ball might also sign with brand. This week, reports state that LaVar Ball was unhappy with LaMelo's choice, as he reportedly ditched his far's Big Baller Brand. 

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Per reports, LaMelo's manr Jermaine Jackson might be responsible for his decision to switch brands before entering NBA. After deal was anunced, LaVar only spoke words of encourment for his son. 53-year-old furr added that he would continue being re for his son, even when his deals with or brands don't follow through. 

Yet, recent trailer for "Ball in Family's" new episode indicates orwise. As per trailer, LaVar is visibly unhappy with deal, and even curses regarding situation. “You kw what, f*** you, imma do it my own way.”

"Ball in Family" is a show revolving around Ball family, focusing on three bror – Lonzo, LaMelo and LiAngelo Ball – along with LaVar and his wife Tina. show started three years ago, and follows life of all three basketball players who were "born to go pro". show t only looks at ir basketball journey, but also some candid moments from ir private lives. 

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Per reports, Puma is focusing on signing players who will help boost ir name in NBA. y have previously signed athletes like star rookie Zion Williamson, Deandre Ayton, NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins and Los Angeles Lakers star Kyle Kuzma. Additionally, reports add that Minnesota Timberwolves might sign LaMelo with ir .1 pick, or ar team could trade up to sign him. 

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(Im credits: LaVar Ball Instagram, AP)