LaVar Ball has a prosthetic leg because he underwent an amputation of his right leg due to complications from a diabetes-related infection. The infection in his foot spread through his bloodstream, leading to the need for multiple surgeries, including initial toe removal, followed by amputation of his foot, and eventually amputation around his knee. Despite the serious medical condition and a long hospital stay involving blood transfusions and surgery, LaVar Ball is reported to be in good spirits and adapting well to life with the prosthetic limb. He has publicly shown off his prosthetic leg and demonstrated his recovery progress, expressing gratitude for the support from his family, especially his sons.