Oh no LaVar what! is you doing????

Most of the world every time LaVar Bell opens his mouth:

And until now, I thought everyone was just a touch dramatic. But with his latest antics, I'm guessing teams have a few reservations on dealing with a Ball boy.

As most know, LaVar Ball is the father of three athletic boys: Lonzo, LiAngelo and LaMelo. Lonzo, 19, played at UCLA this season as a true freshman and exited for the NBA as PAC-12 Freshman of the Year, a first team All-American and the NCAA season assists leader. Another one-and-done freshman who rocks the NCAA for a season and heads straight to the NBA.

LiAngelo Ball, 18, is a UCLA commit despite being recently left out of the McDonald's All Star game - a well-known exhibit of high school basketball's finest prospects. And lastly LaMelo, 15 and also a current UCLA commit (shocker!), is most known for scoring 92 points in a high school game. While the game footage is an embarrassing display of cherry picking and crappy basketball, 92 points is still one hell of a number.

So now, here we are. Discussing why this talented trio of boys can be unwanted. Well let me introduce you to LaVar Ball, the proud man who played collegiate basketball and averaged 2.2 points his debut season at Washington State. He then transferred down to DII ball yet still believes he could personally "kill" Michael Jordan one-on-one "back in his heyday". Lol. Ok.

And while that's a bit disrespectful and slightly incredibly far-fetched, this isn't why people find LaVar problematic. No, he earned that status later on when commenting on his son's superiority, selectivity and worth.

Which, to be fair, I was on board with at first. No, I never agreed with LaVar that Lonzo is a better player than Steph Curry, Russell Westbrook or LeBron James... yet. BUT, here we have a father who believes his sons to be the best players on any given court. He is supportive and truly believes his sons can accomplish anything - and that is what I can get behind.

Some kids don't even have dads and some have dads who choose not to show up. Some have dads challenged with addiction, disease and illness. Some have dads who hurt their feelings and some have dads who discourage their dreams. But that's not LaVar. He shows up, he sits front row and he tells everyone about how amazing these kids are. THAT, ladies and gentlemen, is one hell of a dad and to knock him for it is shameful.

So at first, I liked LaVar. He was over the top but I admired such a believing father. Even when he (over)estimated a Ball boys' shoe deal value at $1 billion, I wasn't ready to jump ship.

But now these once-passionate and encouraging comments have turned to insults and I'm not down with that. You can promote what you love without bashing the things you don't. It's real easy. Just like when you say, "I love my Grandma!" you don't have to include "...and all other grandmas are shitty because you're the best and they're ugly." See what I did there?

So when LaVar said, "Realistically you can't win no championship with three white guys because the foot speed is too slow." That's when he lost me.

And when LaVar assured the Lakers would be the only team Lonzo works out for, that's when I grew concerned about NBA teams' willingness to take on this LaVar/Lonzo duo.

And when LiAngelo and LaMelo's coach was fired by Chino Hills High School (due to LaVar's complaints) despite their dominating record, that's when I gained a distaste for LaVar's pushy nature.

And when LaVar raised the price of his apparel group, Big Baller Brand, to $3 billion out of spite, that's when I wondered if Lonzo would be offered promotional deals.

And when LaVar went OFF on a female sports commentator because "she's a hater," that's when I questioned his ability to respect others.

Now here I am, cringing at LaVar Ball's continued antics. His pride and boastfulness may very well be costing his sons opportunities - and I know that must be the LAST thing this loving father wants. But voicing his outlandish opinion on everything will likely only work to the Ball kids' detriment.

It would behoove these boys to continue showing appreciation for their father, he raised them with love and deserves their gratitude... but I would also suggest separating their thoughts, actions and opinions. These contracts aren't just created, they're given. Paychecks aren't taken, they're earned. If Lonzo, LiAngelo and LaMelo are serious about their careers and achieving potential, it's important to not alienate those willing to give them chances in this industry.

And in a career where your reputation matters more than usual, you want to remain humble, thankful and open to any opportunities that come your way. Regardless of whether you want what's offered, you shouldn't alienate anyone willing to provide you that help, support, funding or salary.

Not only because it's the right thing to do but especially because entitlement isn't a great way to begin your career when chances and favors put the bread on your table.

Why would any team not named the Lakers want to draft a young man who's made it clear he doesn't want to play for them? Why invest in someone who has another "boss" calling his shots? He likely will listen to his father over team staff and if these people have to question whether Lonzo will give 100% effort, why would they select him? These teams draft the player, not the parents; and LaVar Bell needs to take a quick seat on the bench to let Lonzo do his own talking. For everyone's sake.

Now I'm not saying Lonzo will go undrafted by any means, he's too talented. Ball don't lie. But this could affect trades and contracts down the line.

LaVar seems like a truly proud dad full of love and I really was rooting for him from the jump. But he isn't doing his children any favors right now. By bolstering on and on about how superior, entitled and selective these children are, he's likely pushing away people and opportunities for these boys.

And one missed opportunity at the start of your career could affect everything down the road.

P.S. When you coach an AAU team named after your family (Big Ballers) with your son playing (LaMelo) and y'all lose (by 52 points)... I think then might be a good point to chill out.

But hey, I'm no Big Baller. What do I know.