NBA Draft 2017: LaVar Ball says Lonzo Ball only working out for Lakers

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It's no secret LaVar Ball wants his son Lonzo to end up with the Lakers, and following the NBA Draft lottery Tuesday night, the chances of that happening are looking good.

LaVar Ball is hoping to will that into happening even further. In an interview with Lakers Nation, he said his son will only work out for Los Angeles, which landed the No. 2 pick.

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“That’s all we working out for is the Lakers,” the elder Ball said. “Just the Lakers. There’s nobody else that we need to work out for.”

The Celtics earned the first pick, but most prognosticators believe Washington guard Markelle Fultz will go No. 1.

In the interview, Ball also made a bold prediction that his son will lead the Lakers to the playoffs for the first time since 2013.

“The Lakers make the playoffs as soon as my boy gets there," Ball said.

LaVar Ball is convinced Lonzo to the Lakers will end up happening, thanks in part to his efforts.

“There’s no doubt in my mind whatsoever,” LaVar told Lakers Nation. “I’m going to say it again, in English, speak it into existence. In Spanish, speak it into existence. In Africa, speak that motherf—er into existence.”

Have fun on draft night, Magic Johnson.

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