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NBA star sparks fury after admitting he refuses to change son’s diapers

Minnesota Timberwolves star LaMelo Ball made the incredible admission about his private life before his first game of the new NBA season tipped off.

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 4:07 PM
NBA star sparks fury after admitting he refuses to change son’s diapers
Key Things to Know
  • LaMelo Ball faced public backlash after revealing he refuses to change his infant son's diapers.
  • Ball stated on 'Inside the NBA' that his girlfriend handles diaper duties because it is 'not my job.'
  • Ball scored 21 points in his team's 131-106 season-opening win over the Miami Heat.
The Story in 60 Seconds

NBA star LaMelo Ball has drawn widespread backlash after admitting on live television that he refuses to change his baby son's diapers. Speaking to the hosts of 'Inside the NBA,' the 25-year-old stated that his girlfriend, model Ana Montana, handles all diaper duties as part of their parenting arrangement, insisting that changing diapers is 'not my job.'

Fans criticized Ball's comments online, calling his parenting stance disrespectful despite his 21-point performance in a 131-106 victory over the Miami Heat. Ball and Montana welcomed their son, LaOne, in January, while Montana currently faces multiple drug-related charges in North Carolina.

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