Matt Barnes Praises LaVar Ball’s Parenting Skills, ‘Nothing But Respect’


Play video content

TMZSports.com

No matter what you think about LaVar Ball‘s antics when it comes to his sons, you gotta respect it … so says Matt Barnes who tells TMZ Sports at the end of the day, he got ’em all to the NBA.

Remember, LaVar has aways been his boys’ official hype man for years — praising Lonzo, LiAngelo and LaMelo any chance he gets … promising fans (and haters) they would all be in the big league.

LaVar ended up being right … Gelo is on a G-league team, Zo is dominating with the Bulls and Melo has brought the Hornets back to life.

Barnes applauds LaVar for it, telling us he’s a great dad for making sure his kids got to the top level.

Even if he did do a lotta trash talk.

“As far as him being a great dad and helping his kids to where they’re at to succeed, I definitely salute him,” the 41-year old tells us at LAX this week.

“The kids are very talented. Hope Gelo gets a real chance to make an NBA team but to have 2 kids in the league that are doing well and a hopeful third…”

“I can do nothing but respect that.”

Play video content

TMZSports.com

BTW, you may have noticed that LaVar has been calmer since his boys have gone pro (although he still has his moments) … and Barnes thinks it may be helping their game.

You can view the original article HERE.

Serena Williams Gets Real About Pace of Life in a Wellness Check-In
Serena Williams Gets Real About Pace of Life in a Wellness Check-In
Post Malone Takes the ‘Big Ass World Tour’ Down Under With Don Oliver
Post Malone Takes the ‘Big Ass World Tour’ Down Under With Don Oliver
Sara K Launches ‘Call It a Day’ With Feid As Her First Guest
Sara K Launches ‘Call It a Day’ With Feid As Her First Guest
ATHLOS Returns to New York City for Its Biggest Track Event Yet
ATHLOS Returns to New York City for Its Biggest Track Event Yet
Despina Mirou Ranks Among Top Global Contenders in Johnny Depp’s “The People’s Artist”
Despina Mirou Ranks Among Top Global Contenders in Johnny Depp’s “The People’s Artist”
Short Films in Focus: Trapped (with Sam Cutler-Kreutz)
Short Films in Focus: Trapped (with Sam Cutler-Kreutz)
Hulu’s “The Testaments” Returns to Gilead For Another Timely Tale About Privilege and Complicity 
Hulu’s “The Testaments” Returns to Gilead For Another Timely Tale About Privilege and Complicity 
Sundance 2026: Extra Geography, Filipiñana, The Huntress | Festivals & Awards
Sundance 2026: Extra Geography, Filipiñana, The Huntress | Festivals & Awards
Paul McCartney closes final-ever ‘Colbert’ episode with surprise ‘Hello, Goodbye’ performance
Paul McCartney closes final-ever ‘Colbert’ episode with surprise ‘Hello, Goodbye’ performance
We’re going to keep going
We’re going to keep going
Paul McCartney’s garden plans pruned by neighbour “suspicious” of his trees in council row
Paul McCartney’s garden plans pruned by neighbour “suspicious” of his trees in council row
Robert De Niro slates Trump with Epstein joke in Stephen Colbert’s penultimate ‘Late Show’ episode
Robert De Niro slates Trump with Epstein joke in Stephen Colbert’s penultimate ‘Late Show’ episode
Lamb claps back as Giants’ Harbaugh vows to ‘kick the Cowboys’ ass’
Lamb claps back as Giants’ Harbaugh vows to ‘kick the Cowboys’ ass’
SGA’s bounce-back effort helps Thunder even West finals
SGA’s bounce-back effort helps Thunder even West finals
Steelers’ Rodgers will retire after 2026 season: ‘This is it’
Steelers’ Rodgers will retire after 2026 season: ‘This is it’
Knicks’ Brown: ‘No secret we were attacking Harden’
Knicks’ Brown: ‘No secret we were attacking Harden’
Grey’s Anatomy’s Texas Spinoff Feels Less Like Expansion and More Like Brand Desperation
Grey’s Anatomy’s Texas Spinoff Feels Less Like Expansion and More Like Brand Desperation
Despina Mirou Ranks Among Top Global Contenders in Johnny Depp’s “The People’s Artist”
Despina Mirou Ranks Among Top Global Contenders in Johnny Depp’s “The People’s Artist”
Your Friends & Neighbors Season 2 Episode 8 Review: I Feel Lost Without Me
Your Friends & Neighbors Season 2 Episode 8 Review: I Feel Lost Without Me
7 Reasons In the City Is Already the Summer’s Most Addictive New Series
7 Reasons In the City Is Already the Summer’s Most Addictive New Series
Why Are Tourbillon Watches So Highly Regarded? Inside Fashion’s Latest Obsession
Why Are Tourbillon Watches So Highly Regarded? Inside Fashion’s Latest Obsession
Some of Our Favorite Looks from the 2026 Cannes Film Festival
Some of Our Favorite Looks from the 2026 Cannes Film Festival
This New Fear of God MLB Collection Is the Perfect Blend of Fandom and Fashion
This New Fear of God MLB Collection Is the Perfect Blend of Fandom and Fashion
Every Piece From the Bad Bunny x Zara Collaboration
Every Piece From the Bad Bunny x Zara Collaboration