LaVar Ball Made an Inappropriate Comment to Molly Qerim


During an appearance on First Take discussing Lonzo Ball’s trade, LaVar Ball made an inappropriate comment to the show’s co-host Molly Qerim. When Qerim’s asked a question that involved a different topic, she used the common transition phrase of “switching gears,” and Ball responded, “You can switch gears with me any day.”
Lavar Ball is wildin’ on first take...?♂️
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Qerim handled this well by responding, “Let’s stay focused here.” While it’s never fair to say exactly how someone interprets a comment, from my view at least, it appeared she initially was reasonably bothered.
ESPN is not blameless here, either. Ball has an all-too long history of saying ridiculous things and taking his jokes way too far. Many will remember him telling Kristine Leahy to stay in her lane a few years ago on FS1. ESPN, or any network that brings him on — and FS1 has brought him back on several times since — knows exactly what they are getting themselves into and the risks that come with giving him a live mic.