The inside story of how Lonzo Ball became a Laker

Growing up in Chino Hills, California, Lonzo Ball understood the work ethic of Kobe Bryant and watched tape of another member of Los Angeles Lakers lore, Magic Johnson. The No. 2 overall pick in Thursday night's NBA draft seemed destined to be a Laker, and now the former UCLA star has the opportunity to follow the greatness of Bryant and Johnson. Ball accepted yet changed course on today's standard player workout, presenting a unique meeting on Ball's home turf.