the term baller came about in street slang to meansomeone who sold cocaine which a street dealer would ussually have an 8-ball of product on him (3.5 grams) so the started calling them ballers
"tony's ballingtoday with the goods", or "yeah he went down for being a baller"
Guy behind the tire counter in reference to my tattoo, "hey darlin'(as he reached out to touch my arm), lemme see your artwork. Is that you? You a ballerina?"
Me, "if by ballerina you mean a woman who will kick your ass if you call me darlin' again then yes I am a ballerina. Is my tire ready?"