LaVar Ball has become well known for his extreme personality. Many things can be said about the Big Baller Brand founder, but before you say those things, make sure you're talking about the right LaVar.
It seems that after a comical interview between Ball and CNN, Trump supporters are up in arms. In the interview, Ball addresses the Chinese shoplifting situation that involves his son LiAngelo Ball as well as Donald Trump's desire for gratitude from him for helping to rectify the situation.
Obviously, with an interview like this, Ball was the trending topic. Becoming the trending topic encouraged many Trump supporters to shoot off hateful messages to LaVar Ball. However, it seems that people didn't really know who they were truly mad at and sent those angry messages to LeVar Burton of Reading Rainbow fame.
One of many sleights I am having to endure these days. Thanks! @Lavarbigballer… #bydhttmwfi
https://t.co/uYkoDOV6yZ— LeVar Burton (@levarburton) November 21, 2017
Washed up actor – Check
Son caught stealing in China – Check
Trump still president – Check
But none of that is true huh?… lol
— Lil Popsicle (@Lil_Popsicle) November 21, 2017
@levarburton VERY UNGRATEFUL! https://t.co/UNJ4As8t1r
— Kim (@kglass1957) November 21, 2017
When you can't even racist right. https://t.co/QjOz5zuJsm
— Matthew A. Cherry (@MatthewACherry) November 21, 2017
Reading is fundamental, y'all. But then again, for trolls, I'm sure they couldn't care less. This morning, Trump took to Twitter to let people know he is still infuriated with Ball's lack of a thank you.
It wasn’t the White House, it wasn’t the State Department, it wasn’t father LaVar’s so-called people on the ground in China that got his son out of a long term prison sentence – IT WAS ME. Too bad! LaVar is just a poor man’s version of Don King, but without the hair. Just think..
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 22, 2017
…LaVar, you could have spent the next 5 to 10 years during Thanksgiving with your son in China, but no NBA contract to support you. But remember LaVar, shoplifting is NOT a little thing. It’s a really big deal, especially in China. Ungrateful fool!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 22, 2017
The NFL is now thinking about a new idea – keeping teams in the Locker Room during the National Anthem next season. That’s almost as bad as kneeling! When will the highly paid Commissioner finally get tough and smart? This issue is killing your league!…..
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 22, 2017
Whether or not you agree with LaVar Ball, leave LeVar Burton out of it. An icon who created a show like Reading Rainbow does not deserve this. If you're mad, at least know who you're mad at.
