Lonzo Ball credits LaVar for influence on Lakers draft choice

Lonzo Ball stated that he believes his father, LaVar Ball, played a significant role in his selection by the Los Angeles Lakers as the second overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. Speaking on the Curious Mike podcast, Lonzo expressed confidence that LaVar's influence made the Lakers feel compelled to draft him. The Lakers have undergone a lengthy rebuild since Kobe Bryant's retirement, with expectations placed on Lonzo as a pivotal figure in their resurgence.

• 2:14 PMYahoo Sports — “I think he had a huge influence on it, bro,” Lonzo …