{
  "id": 191648,
  "title": "LaMelo Ball’s penthouse looks like Dave & Buster’s had a baby with Hot Topic inside Roblox",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/05/lamelo-balls-penthouse-looks-like-dave-busters-had-a-baby-with-hot",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-05T17:27:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SB Nation",
    "slug": "sb-nation",
    "url": "https://www.sbnation.com/nba/1124003/lamelo-balls-penthouse-looks-like-dave-busters-had-a-baby-with-hot-topic-inside-roblox"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "LaMelo Ball is transitioning from Charlotte to Minnesota, and a moving crew has captured a glimpse of his luxurious penthouse in uptown. Originally belonging to Michael Jordan, then Cam Newton, Ball took ownership of the property, transforming it into a whimsical space reminiscent of a child's Roblox design. A mover who assisted Ball in his relocation shared a 30-second video offering a final look at the residence 😮💨. The aesthetic is inexplicable, with aliens, UFOs, spaceships, and galaxy-themed kitchen counters dominating the space. The decor includes a gender-neutral bathroom sign with extraterrestrial and Bigfoot representations, a $10,000 emergency fund on display for a laugh, and a pop shot setup for gaming. The pièce de résistance is a massive Rick and Morty mural adorning Ball's wall, blending adult cartoons with the alien theme. While a nine-year-old observer deemed the apartment \"a bit much,\" it appears to be the perfect fit for the multi-millionaire.",
  "summary": "LaMelo Ball is packing up and moving out of Charlotte to start his new life in Minnesota, and that’s led to a mover posting video from the inside of Ball’s multi-million dollar penthouse in uptown. Originally owned by Michael Jordan, then Cam Newton, Ball was the third icon to hold the property — and he […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}