LaVar Ball

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/lavar-ball

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was LaVar Ball born?October 23, 1967
2. Where was LaVar Ball born?Los Angeles, California
3. What is the key business ventures?Big Baller Brand (sports apparel), Junior Basketball Association (JBA)

Brand Building: The process of creating and managing a distinct identity and reputation for a product, service, or person.
Disruptor: An individual or entity that challenges established norms or industries, often introducing innovative approaches.
NCAA: The National Collegiate Athletic Association, an organization that regulates student athletics in the United States.
Public Relations: The practice of managing and disseminating information between an individual or an organization and its public.