LaMelo Ball’s girlfriend, Ana Montana, is a model and social media influencer.
Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball was ruled out of the team’s matchup with the Brooklyn Nets on Monday due to a right ankle injury.
Highlights
- LaMelo Ball suffered a right ankle injury while playing against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday, February 10, 2025.
- Ball’s girlfriend, Ana Montana, came out in support of LiAngelo Ball’s ex-partner, Nikki Mudarris.
- Ana Montana has appeared in the music videos of famous artists, including Flo Rida, T.I., and Rick Ross.
LaMelo played for 10 minutes in the first quarter of the contest but went into Charlotte’s locker room after checking out of the game.
After leaving against Brooklyn, his next opportunity to play will come against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday, February 12, 2025.
He has been plagued by ankle issues this season, appearing in just one of the Hornets’ past seven games due to a sprained ankle that he suffered against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Possibly the play where LaMelo Ball tweaked his ankle. pic.twitter.com/tiwvu0xZMA
— /r/CharlotteHornets (@HornetsReddit) February 11, 2025
Ball finished with five points and three assists against Brooklyn, shooting 2-5 from the field.
Entering Monday’s action, the former All-Star suited up in just 32 of the Hornets’ first 50 games. He missed time earlier in the year due to a calf injury.
He has proven himself as one of the NBA’s top offensive guards when healthy, showcasing his flashy passing with an improved pull-up three-pointer jumper.
His 2022-23 season ended due to a right ankle fracture, and he dealt with ankle issues throughout the ensuing year before he was eventually shut down for the season.
ESPN’s Tim Bontemps reported on October 25, 2024, that the guard started wearing ankle braces to prevent future health problems.
LaMelo Ball’s Girlfriend Ana Montana Supported Nikki Mudarris After LiAngelo Ball’s Alleged Walkout
Recently, LaMelo’s brother LiAngelo’s ex-partner and mother of two kids, Nikki Mudarris, claimed Ball left her and is now in a relationship with another woman.
On Sunday, LaMelo Ball’s girlfriend, Ana Montana, came out in support of Mudarris.
In a post on her Instagram story, Montana responded to a short clip of herself hanging out with Mudarris and shared a heartfelt two-word message to go with the video. She wrote,
“Love you😍”
Ana Montana
Ana reposted the clip that was initially uploaded by Mudarris on her Instagram story with the caption,
“My fave🥰 come to see me”
Nikki Mudarris
It was not the first time Ana reached out to Nikki Mudarris. Following Mudarris’ original post on Saturday, Ana reached the comments section to let her know she was there for her and her children. Montana wrote,
“I love you sister and I’m praying for your healing, I got you and the kids always and forever 🙏🏾💕 ”
Ana Montana
The comments came after Mudarris said she was as shocked as everyone about LiAngelo’s decision to move on from the relationship.
Mudarris’s heartbreaking post detailed the alleged betrayal, revealing that LiAngelo, after three and a half years together, left her for another woman. She wrote,
“I see everyone has been sending me @gelo cheating on me. I want to clear this up and speak my truth. I am just as surprised as you are. We spent 3 1/2 years together and last week he decided to walk out on his kids and I and tell me he got someone else pregnant (allegedly) and now is creating a new life with her. We were just happy and planning family photos- I am beyond blind-sighted by this whole thing. The ultimate betrayal is not even the word.”
Nikki Mudarris
She further noted,
“My daughter is not even 2 months old and dealing with this and postpartum is very hard. Please pray for me & my healing because I will get through this. I have to be strong for my kids but I have absolutely no words. Karma is real and God don’t like ugly. I hope it was worth losing his family.”
Nikki Mudarris
However, LiAngelo Ball has yet to address the allegations made by Nikki publicly.
LaMelo Ball’s Girlfriend Ana Montana Made Their Relationship Public In 2023
LaMelo Ball and his girlfriend, Ana Montana, were first linked in late 2021. According to the New York Post, the two often exchanged flirty comments on Instagram.
However, Ball and Montana reportedly faced criticism for their 12-year age gap.
They remained relatively private about their dating till January 2022, when Ball shared a discreet glimpse of his girlfriend in an Instagram post.
Yet, he and Montana didn’t publicly disclose their relationship until June 2023. Then, LaMelo shared an Instagram photo with her, confirming they were a couple.
Montana has appeared in music videos for artists like Flo Rida, T.I., and Rick Ross. She also works for well-known brands, including being a model and brand ambassador for Fashion Nova.
In addition, she has appeared in The Eric Andre Show and has hosted the 2017 Hollywood and African Prestigious Awards.
Beyond modeling, Montana has a significant online presence. Her official Instagram handle has more than 3 million followers.
Additional Information
- LaMelo Ball has an estimated net worth of $40 million as of February 2025.
- He was born to his father, LaVar Ball, and his mother, Tina Ball.
- In November 2024, Ball was fined $100,000 by the NBA after he used the phrase “no homo” in a post-game interview after the Hornets’ 115-114 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.
