UCLA basketball sensation Lonzo Ball hasn’t even been drafted by an NBA team yet, but with his son’s future in the league a foregone conclusion, his father, LaVar Ball has dominated sports headlines for months with outrageous statements about his son’s future success. Most of his comments have been brushed off as self-promotional chatter, such as his assertion that a shoe company will be forced to sign all three of his sons to one contract totaling a billion dollars.
But, during a recent radio interview, his statements crossed the line from grandstanding to something more troubling. Appearing on “The Herd with Colin Cowherd,” LaVar Ball entered a heated argument with cohost Kristine Leahy, after Ball said his brand will be exclusive to the point that it wouldn’t be a “women’s company.”
Leahy pointed out, amid Ball’s usually self-aggrandizing predictions, that “In order to have a successful company, I think you are going to have to have women that like your brand.”
Doubling down on the misogynistic undertones, Ball responded, “Yeah, if you have a women’s company. But anyways, we talking about Big Baller Brand.” The comment came after Ball had already told Leahy to “Stay in your lane,” and had dismissed her questions regarding the brand’s success, bellowing, “I don’t even worry about her over there” to host Colin Cowherd. Leahy remained diplomatic, stating “I think that’s kind of disrespectful.”
Here’s audio of the interview, which provides more context regarding both Ball’s personality and the comment in question:
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This response to someone grieving a friend might be the best internet comment ever
When someone is hit with the sudden loss of a friend or loved one, words rarely feel like enough. Yet, more than a decade ago, a wise Redditor named GSnow shared thoughts so profound they still bring comfort to grieving hearts today.
Originally posted around 2011, the now-famous reply was rediscovered when Upvoted, an official Reddit publication, featured it again to remind everyone of its enduring truth. It began as a simple plea for help: “My friend just died. I don't know what to do.”
What followed was a piece of writing that many consider one of the internet’s best comments of all time. It remains shared across social media, grief forums, and personal messages to this day because its honesty and metaphor speak to the raw reality of loss and the slow, irregular path toward healing.
Below is GSnow’s full reply, unchanged, in all its gentle, wave-crashing beauty:
Why this advice still matters
Mental health professionals and grief counselors often describe bereavement in stages or phases, but GSnow’s “wave theory” gives an image more relatable for many. Rather than a linear process, grief surges and retreats—sometimes triggered by a song, a place, or a simple morning cup of coffee.
In recent years, this metaphor has found renewed relevance. Communities on Reddit, TikTok, and grief support groups frequently reshare it to help explain the unpredictable nature of mourning.
Many readers say this analogy helps them feel less alone, giving them permission to ride each wave of grief rather than fight it.
Finding comfort in shared wisdom
Since this comment first surfaced, countless people have posted their own stories underneath it, thanking GSnow and passing the words to others facing fresh heartbreak. It’s proof that sometimes, the internet can feel like a global support group—strangers linked by shared loss and hope.
For those searching for more support today, organizations like The Dougy Center, GriefShare, and local bereavement groups offer compassionate resources. If you or someone you know is struggling with intense grief, please reach out to mental health professionals who can help navigate these deep waters.
When grief comes crashing like the ocean, remember these words—and hang on. There is life between the waves.
This article originally appeared four years ago.