Facebook Renews ‘Ball In The Family’

Facebook Watch has renewed its docu-reality series Ball In The Family for a second season, said company officials.

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The series, which chronicles the lives of Los Angeles Lakers rookie point guard Lonzo Ball and his family – including his outspoken father LaVar – will return for a 13-episode second season later this year, said the company.

The season one finale of the series, produced by Bunim/Murray Productions, will premiere Oct. 29, according to Facebook.

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