20 QUESTIONS
WITH
LIANGELO BALL
BY
JIM JORDAN
Q: What is your favorite childhood memory?
A: As a little child my mom and my grandma used to take me and my brothers on little vacations to either San Diego or Vegas from time to time. We used to go to the zoo, swim in amazing pools, walk the strip, and would just vibe out and have a good time while being away from everything for a little bit.
Q: What was your first tattoo? What is the story and meaning behind it?
A: My chest piece was my first tat. It’s the cross with wings and says “Psalm 138:7” which means, “Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life. You stretch out your hand against the anger of my foes; with your right hand you save me.” I got this tat because out of all the people who hated me or had a problem with me, or no matter how much danger or trouble I found myself in, it always felt like God kept me invincible and got me through the pain.
Q: Which basketball player did you look up to the most as a kid?
A: I have always looked up to my older brother, Lonzo Ball, when it came to basketball.
Q: If you could play any sport other than basketball what would it be?
A: Definitely football, I’ve always had great hands.
Q: Do you have any pre-game rituals?
A: No pregame rituals. I’m just always ready to go the instant my foot steps on the court.
Q: What are three things you can’t live without?
A: My family, basketball, and my dogs (Igloo and Iso).
Q: What is one fact that nobody knows about you?
A: I try to teach myself how to sing and practice singing whenever I’m in my house alone.
Q: What do you like to do in your free time?
A: I like to chill with my friends, I watch animal kingdom on YouTube, play with my dogs, swim, shoot pool, listen to music, make music, etc.
Q: Which accomplishment are you most proud of?
A: Buying and having my own mansion and cars at this age. I feel like that’s the best start on life.
Q: What’s your favorite memory filming “Ball in the Family”?
A: Zip lining through the jungle and jet skiing in Hawaii with my friends and family.
Q: Who would play you in the movie of your life?
A: That’s a hard question because there’s only one “Me” walking around. So either myself or a look alike who’s up for it.
Q: What show are you currently watching?
A: “The Boys” on Prime.
Q: Where is the most beautiful place you’ve ever been?
A: So far, I’d say it’s between Bora Bora or Barcelona.
Q: What is your favorite song right now?
A: “PUFFIN ON ZOOTIES” by Future.
Q: Would you say you are more of an extrovert or introvert?
A: I think I’m evenly both at times. It just depends on the situation I’m in.
Q: Who was your first celebrity crush?
A: Meagan Good from the movie “Stomp the Yard”. I’ll never forget when I saw her on the screen at my young age from that movie. I was intrigued.
Q: You’re playing a pickup game of 2 on 2 with your dad and a brother and you get to pick your teammate. Who are you choosing?
A: I’m choosing whichever one of my brothers is left still. Either Melo or Zo.
Q: What is the best advice you’ve been given?
A: I’ve been given a lot of good advice growing up but one of the best things my dad always told me and my brothers is that we always have each other and he also said, “Somebody has to be the greatest in the world, why not y’all??”
Q: What advice do you have for kids who want to pursue a basketball career?
A: Find the skills you’re good at and work at them and perfect those skills. On top of that, don’t let anyone take away your confidence or if you don’t have confidence, build some up by practicing and you should be a very solid player.
Q: What is next for LiAngelo Ball?
A: I’m pursuing the NBA right now. That’s my main focus.
