Basketball dad and apparel company CEO LaVar Ball has been condemned by ESPN for making a suggestive remark to one of the network's female anchors during an interview on Monday.
In speaking on ESPN's 'First Take,' Ball veered off topic, prompting host Molly Qerim to say, 'LaVar, can I switch gears with you because I have a question here.'
Ball quickly responded, 'You can switch gears with me anytime,' while appearing to mime that exact motion.
In speaking on ESPN's 'First Take,' Ball veered off topic, prompting host Molly Qerim to say, 'LaVar, can I switch gears with you because I have a question here.' Ball quickly responded, 'You can switch gears with me anytime,' while appearing to mime that exact motion
Following Ball's comment, Qerim (left) rolled her eyes and smiled before taking a deep breath and continuing. Ball (right with son LaMelo) was on the show to discuss his oldest, Lonzo, who had just been traded from his hometown Los Angeles Lakers to the New Orleans Pelicans
Co-host Stephen A. Smith responded by giving Ball a look out of the corner of his eye, while the other co-host, Max Kellerman, cracked a smile.
Qerim rolled her eyes and smiled before taking a deep breath and continuing.
ESPN released a statement condemning Ball: 'LaVar Ball's comment to Molly Qerim Rose was completely inappropriate and we made him aware of that.'
Towards the end of Monday's show, Qerim referenced Ball's earlier comment, saying, 'If anyone's calling HR today, it's
