Lavar Ball Has His FOOT AMPUTATED After "Unknown Medical Issue"

Source - LaVar Ball -- the father of basketball stars Lonzo, LiAngelo and LaMelo Ball -- had his foot amputated after suffering a serious medical issue, TMZ Sports has learned.

We're told the Ball family patriarch underwent a recent procedure to have his right foot removed ... but despite it all, he is in great spirits and doing well. The Ball brothers have not yet spoken about their father's health publicly.

What in the fuck is going on here? Lavar Ball had his FOOT AMPUTATED? Why? What happened? I don't want to speculate, but the first thing that comes to mind is diabetes? Maybe? That or a lack of ankle support on the Big Baller Brand G3 Phantom. Who knows? As a recovering (pre)diabetic, that's would be my guess. Here's a photo of him after the procedure...

At least he seems to be in good spirits. Poor guy. Love him or hate him, you have to admit that he's got an A+ smile. He's also a certified lunatic in the best way possible. Fingers crossed whatever caused this is now under control. Cheers to speedy recovery, Lavar.