The Los Angeles Lakers are preparing to invite draft prospects for workouts, hoping to find out what they can contribute to their team before selections must be made. One of them is UCLA standout Lonzo Ball, who many believe is the obvious choice for the second overall pick should Markelle Fultz go off the board at number one.

A lot of people have concerns that LaVar Ball may get too involved in his son's career, Luke Walton is not scared of dealing with him.

He gave credit to his dad. Bill Walton has a big personality as well, preparing him to interact with the outspoken former professional football player who regularly makes appearances on ESPN and FS1.

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“My dad’s got a big personality too, so I’m used to that type of stuff. To me, I’m a fan of his (Lonzo’s) game and the way that he plays.”

With the draft nearing, it's important for teams to work out as many prospects as they can to keep their options open, as well as add the best player for their future. It's no secret that the older Ball has made it known that he prefers having Lonzo stay close to home to play with the Lakers.

Now that the team's head coach says he's prepared to deal with him, LaVar's wish is a step closer to coming true. It's also a strong message that Luke Walton is sending, making it clear that he won't be unnerved by LaVar's big personality.