Lonzo Ball, the wizard of play-making, is waltzing into the next phase of his recovery dance after a two-year hiatus due to a knee-meniscus tear. His last NBA groove was back on Jan. 14, 2022, in a less-than-groovy loss to the Golden State Warriors.
As per the comedy director (a.k.a. Chicago Bulls head coach) Billy Donovan, Ball is jazzing up the joint with some positive vibes in his training room shenanigans. Lately, he’s been seen sprinting, swerving, and soaring as he boogies into the next chapter of rehab.
“Some of those workouts have been like a comedy show, really, really positive. The running, cutting, jumping—oh, he’s got moves!” Donovan joked. “He’s bouncing back well. The medical wizards have shown me some magic tricks, and he’s looking snazzy on the move. I’m just thrilled for the guy! He’s put in the work to get here. Hopefully, he can keep busting those moves.”
Ball’s NBA comeback story still has a few punchlines up its sleeve. When he finally rejoins the hardwood, he’ll need to prove he’s left the injury gremlins behind. Two years away means his ceiling might have been trimmed a bit, but fear not! His play-making antics and defensive hustle will still be crowd-pleasers.
Next season, Ball will be rocking the final year of his $80 million deal—a year that’s as certain as a banana peel on a cartoon floor. It’s an audition, folks! A chance for Ball to strut his stuff and earn those top-dollar laughs again. If he shines, he’ll be in line for the big bucks encore. If not, he might be looking at some shorter, less flashy deals.
Either way, the Bulls are itching to get their star back in the spotlight. Their team dance routine was choreographed around his passes and defense, and boy, have they missed their star attraction. There’s a whisper of hope that Ball’s return will turn Donovan’s gang into a playoff powerhouse.
But let’s not get ahead of ourselves, folks! It all depends on how Ball grooves once he’s back on the stage. For now, the spotlight’s on his rehab antics and hoping he avoids any banana peel slips. Let the comedy of errors begin!