By LaMelo Ball is an American pro basketball player who plays in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Charlotte Hornets. He was born on the 22nd of August 2001, which makes him 22 years old as of March 2023. His full name is LaMelo LaFrance Ball. Ball was picked by the Hornets as the 3rd overall choice of the 2020 NBA Draft and has been playing for the Hornets since 2020.
Ball was born to LaVar and Tina (nee Slatinsky) Ball, who are both retired college basketball players, and is the youngest child. His father LaVar is 6 feet 6 inches tall while his mother Tina is 6 feet 0 inches tall. LaVar was also part of pro football in the position of a tight end in the World League of American Football for the London Monarchs after being loaned from the New York Jets. His father became a well-known but demarcated sports media figure, mainly for causing absurd statements about his profession of himself and his sons. Ball’s older brother Lonzo Ball also plays for the Chicago Bulls as a guard.
LaMelo Ball’s career achievements:
- In 2022, he won the NBA All-Star.
- Ball was named NBA Rookie of the Year in 2021.
- He won NBA All-Rookie First Team in 2021.
- He was declared NBL Rookie of the Year in 2020.
- JBA champion in 2018.
- JBA All-Star in 2018.
Coming from a sports family background, the young basketball player has gained a reputation and earned a place in the NBA, and has a promising career ahead of him. So now, let’s find out more about his private life and who his current girlfriend is.
Is LaMelo Ball in a Relationship?
Yes, it is reported that the 21-year-old NBA star is currently in a relationship with the stunning Instagram model and social media influencer Ana Montana. As per Sportslite, the pair have been in a relationship since February 2022. Quite interesting, the couple has an age difference of 12 years from each other. Ball is just 21 years old while Ana is 33 years old. Nevertheless, age doesn’t really matter as long as they both love each other.
Who is Ana Montana?
Born on October 9, 1989, in New Bedford, Massachusetts, USA. Ana Montana is a social media influencer and an Instagram model. She was raised in Los Angeles, California, and possesses American citizenship. She ventured into modeling in 2010. She stands at 5 feet 7 inches. The model has been dating NBA star LaMelo Ball since last February.
When it comes to her personal details not much is known. Her mother’s name is Fatima Chaves while her father’s name has not been revealed. Also, information on whether Ana has any siblings has not been revealed either. Even though Ana is quite active on Instagram, she never revealed any personal details about her family as she prefers to keep it that way.
Are Ana Montana and LaMelo Ball Married?
The couple has been dating for just about a year and hence, they are not married yet. They do not have any children together. The couple is simply enjoying their time together for now.
