Report: 'Ball in the Family' reality show earned millions
It doesn't matter so much that Lonzo Ball has yet to live up to the hype in his rookie season, because his family is already a smash hit.
Their reality TV show, "Ball in the Family," has gotten millions of views on Facebook (in addition to thousands more on YouTube and other video platforms), and the Ball family has been paid millions for the show, sources told ESPN's Ramona Shelburne.
The second season of "Ball in the Family" has averaged 1.2 million views per episode, with individual installments drawing up to 26.8 million views.
Live streams of LiAngelo and LaMelo Ball's matches in Lithuania have also attracted millions of views. A donation from Big Baller Brand, along with the proceeds from the live streams and increased ticket sales, has helped the formerly cash-strapped BC Vytautas repay its debts and bolster team payroll.
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