Walton jokes about why he subbed out Lonzo Ball early in 1st quarter: 'His Dad Was Talking S*it'

Lonzo Ball of the Lakers started the game against the Hawks but was substituted after only six minutes into the first quarter.

The rookie was back on the court to start the second quarter.

Per Lakers Nation, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton joked after their win over the Atlanta Hawks about why he subbed out Lonzo Ball early in first and third quarter: 'Yah his dad was talking shit, so I took him out early….'