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Top prospect LaMelo Ball says he and his dad don't agree on potential fit with Warriors

LaMelo Ball, the younger brother of New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball, is inarguably the biggest name in the 2020 NBA Draft. He also has a real shot at being a top-three pick, which means he's firmly within range for the Golden State Warriors, who have the second selection.

Problem is, LaMelo plays guard, and the Dubs have pretty good guards: Steph Curry and Klay Thompson. LaMelo's dad LaVar noted as much over the summer, saying on a podcast: “They got Klay and the other guys and now you want to put ‘Melo in that mix to say you got to follow these guys?