Tina Ball (born December 11, 1967) is an American former college basketball player, athletic director, and sports father from Miami, Florida. She is best known as the loving mother of Lonzo Ball (professional basketball player).
He currently plays for the New Orleans Pelicans of the National Basketball Association. Lonzo began his acting career for college basketball during one season with the UCLA Bruins.
Later, he was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers with the 2nd overall pick of the 2017 NBA draft. Furthermore, Ball was dubbed as the NBA 2nd Team All-Rookie in 2018. On the other hand, Tina played the sport for the Cal State Los Angeles Golden Eagles women’s basketball team.
Height Weight
Tina Ball stands an impressive 6′ 1″ (185 cm) tall with a muscular build. She also does different forms of exercise regularly.
In addition, her current weight is 72 kg (158 lbs), which the former player maintains by following a healthy and clean diet.
Married to Spouse LaVar Ball & Children
Tina Ball, 52, married her husband “LaVar Christopher Ball” in 1997. He is an American media personality, businessman, and former professional football tight end.
Tina Ball with husband LaVar Christopher Ball
The couple first met while playing for Cal State Los Angeles. Tina and LaVar are blessed with three children. On October 27, 1997, their first child “Lonzo Anderson Ball” was born.
Later, on November 24, 1998, they welcomed their second son, “LiAngelo Ball”, who is also a basketball player. Finally, their third child named LaMelo Ball was born on August 22, 2001.
Lifestyle/Biography |
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| Real full birth name | Cristina Catalina Slatinsky. |
| Nickname | Tub. |
| Profession | Former college basketball player and athletic director. |
| Famous for | Being the mother of Lonzo Ball (American professional basketball player). |
| Age (as of 2020) | 53 years . |
| Date of Birth (DOB), Birthday | December 11, 1967. |
| sun sign (zodiac sign) | Sagittarius. |
| Birthplace/Hometown | Miami, Florida, United States. |
| Current residence | Montclair, California, United States. |
| ethnicity | White Caucasian descent. |
| Nationality | American. |
| Gender | Woman. |
| Sexuality (gay or lesbian) | Heterosexual |
| Religion | Christendom. |
| Social Media Account Statistics | Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/tinaballofficial/ Twitter : —Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/TinaBallBBB/ |
Physical stats and more |
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| Height | Feet inches: 6′ 1″ . Centimeters: 185cm . Meters: 1.85 meters . |
| Weight | Kilograms: 72kg . Pounds: 158 pounds . |
| Bra size | 42B. |
| Shoe Size (UK) | 9. |
| Body Measurements (Chest-waist-hips) | 44-34-40. |
| Hair color | Blond. |
| eye color | Blue. |
| Tattoo details? | N/A |
Family |
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| Fathers | Father : Robert Slatinski. Mom : Catherine Slatinsky. |
| Brothers | Brother: Unknown. Sister: 1 sister. |
| famous relatives | Granddaughter: Zoey Christina Ball. |
personal life relationship |
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| Marital status | Married. |
| Husband/Spouse | Wash Christopher Ball. |
| Son | 1. Lonzo Anderson ball. 2. LaMelo ball. 3. Li Angelo Ball. |
| Daughter | None. |
| Dating history? | Love Affair with her boyfriend. |
| Boyfriend | None. |
Education |
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| Highest Rating | Graduate with a bachelor’s degree. |
| College | High Hill High School. |
| Alma mater | California State University, Los Angeles (1987–1991). |
Hobbies and favorite things |
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| Favorite Celebrities | Actor: Adam Sandler. Actress: Julia Roberts. |
| Favorite color | Red. |
| dream vacation destination | Swiss. |
| Favorite food | Pizza, fries and ice cream. |
| I love to do | Travel and listen to music. |
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| Heritage (approx.) | $500 thousand US dollars (as of 2019). |
| source of income | Investment, rental income and business. |
Some lesser known facts about Tina Ball
- Lonzo Ball’s mother, whose real full birth name is Christina Catherine Slatinsky, was born on December 11, 1967 in Miami, Florida, United States. Therefore, Tina Ball’s age is 52 years old, as of 2019.
- His parents are Robert Slatinsky (father) and Catherine Slatinsky (mother).
- He completed his school education at Alta Loma High School.
- Ball remained a college basketball letter winner for four years during her school days. In fact, she averaged 15.8 points and 18.2 rebounds.
- The former player later attended California State University, Los Angeles from 1987 to 1991, graduating with a bachelor’s degree.
- Christina began her acting career in Washington State before transferring to Cal State Los Angeles.
- Currently, the athlete’s mother works as the athletic director at Vernon Middle School in Montclair, California.
- Tina is also the grandmother of Lonzo’s daughter, Zoey Christina Ball. Her middle name is dedicated to her.
- In August 2017, his family launched their Facebook reality show titled “Ball In The Family.”
- On February 21, 2017, Catherine Slatinsky suffered a stroke and was later admitted to a nearby hospital. This affected her badly and left her dealing with aphasia.