Despite this wild boast, LaVar only played basketball to collegiate level, but did have a short professional stint in American Football, playing for the London Monarchs in the World League of American Football in 1995.
His sons have done well for themselves, with Lonzo the star performer, playing point guard for the Chicago Bulls after spells with the LA Lakers and New Orleans Pelicans.
LaVar has been known to make some pretty big claims about his sons and their skills, including that Lonzo is the best player on the planet.
LaVar also had some hefty claims of his own ability, consistently saying he would have beaten Michael Jordan one on one.
LaVar has become well known as a businessman and personality in the States after heavily promoting his three sons and their NBA careers.
