FILE - In this March 3, 2017, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers president Jeanie Buss sits in the stands prior to an NBA basketball game between the Lakers and the Boston Celtics, in Los Angeles. A battle over control of the Lakers is over after an agreement was reached to have Jeanie Buss serve as controlling owner of the storied NBA franchise. Documents filed Monday, March 27, 2017, in Los Angeles Superior Court state that Jim and Johnny Buss have agreed that their sister will serve as the controlling owner for the rest of her life. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)Mark J. Terrill/Associated Press

Lakers President Jeanie Buss Says LaVar Ball Did a 'Terrific Job' on WWE Raw

Mike ChiariJun 28, 2017

Los Angeles Lakers controlling owner and president Jeanie Buss complimented LaVar Ball on Tuesday for his appearance on Monday's episode of WWE Raw.

In an interview with TMZ Sports, Buss said of Ball's performance, "He's a very big personality, and I thought he did a terrific job."

Ball was invited to Raw along with his sons, Lonzo Ball and LaMelo Ball.

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The Lakers selected Lonzo with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2017 NBA draft, and his Raw appearance marked his first time inside L.A.'s Staples Center as a Laker.

LaVar stole the spotlight, however, by ripping off his shirt and running around the ring during a Miz TV segment with Intercontinental champion The Miz.

Controversially, LaMelo used the "N-word" during the segment, and WWE subsequently addressed the issue in a statement: "The inappropriate language used by a guest during the 'Miz TV' segment was not scripted nor reflects WWE's values."

While the Ball family continues to make headlines for myriad reasons, Buss and the Lakers are hopeful Lonzo will be newsworthy primarily for his on-court performances during the 2017-18 season.

Ball was excellent during his one season at UCLA in terms of shooting the basketball and involving those around him, and he is in line to be the Lakers' cornerstone player for years to come.