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"SNL" Pokes Fun At Trials And Tribulations Of Ball Family

The “Weekend Update” segment on last night's "SNL" featured cast member Kenan Thompson playing the role of LaVar Ball, with Thompson noting Lakers G Lonzo Ball is "going to win the dunk contest, the three-point shooting contest, every single power ball jackpot, and he will be named America's next top model, all while wearing the signature ZO2s.” Asked how the ZO2 was selling, Thompson said, “None of your business. Right now I'm focused on my TV show, ‘Ball and the Family.’ It’s the biggest show in the world" (“SNL,” NBC, 11/11).

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