SUMMARY
- It has been more than 2 years since Lonzo Ball played in an NBA game.
- Lonzo scored 15 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists in his last game when healthy.
It has been a long time since Lonzo Ball stepped on the basketball court. To the members of the basketball community who might not be aware, Lonzo is the eldest of the Ball brothers and was the first person from his family to be drafted into the NBA. Although he began his career with the Los Angeles Lakers, Lonzo was soon traded to the Chicago Bulls and has spent the past few years with the team.
The newer NBA fans might not even be aware that Lonzo is a member of the Chicago Bulls. After all, it has been several months since he played. In fact, one could claim that his injuries have led to him being forgotten in the eyes and minds of current fans. Therefore, a closer look at his performance during the last time he was on the court should certainly be a matter of interest.
Lonzo Ball scored 15 points against the Golden State Warriors on January 14, 2022
Given that the 2023-2024 NBA season is approaching its final stretch, it has been more than 2 full years since Lonzo has been healthy and playing in NBA games. This is quite a shame given that Ball is known to be a good playmaker or even scorer in streaks.
Veteran fans will remember that Lonzo last played for the Bulls in a matchup against the Golden State Warriors back on January 14, 2022. His team ended up losing to the Warriors and Ball finished the night with 15 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists, and 5 turnovers.
Is there any chance for Ball to return this season?
Some fans have already gone far enough to claim that Lonzo’s career is all but over. After all, he underwent multiple unsuccessful knee surgeries and has missed over 2 years of professional basketball. Given that an athlete’s career is quite short in the first place, this is certainly a cause for concern. While footage of him being involved in practice shootarounds and so on has gone viral, his return to the court remains unknown.