Point guard Lonzo Ball missed almost three years due to a knee injury, and is now back as an invaluable piece of the Chicago Bulls.
Lonzo Ball is currently in his first season back after missing over two years due to injury. The Chicago Bulls point guard is averaging 6.6 points, 3.4 rebound
The biggest reason why Lonzo Ball missed so much time is that a lot of doctors weren't familiar with his injury. It took a while to even figure out what happened, and there was always a lot of uncertainty surrounding the situation.
In a new trade idea, the Bulls do part with Ball for a former NBA champion. The deal would be between Chicago and the Los Angeles Clippers, sending Ball back to Los Angeles. Using the Spotrac trade machine and abiding by the CBA restrictions in place, here is what a deal could look like:
The Chicago Bulls have almost accomplished the impossible with Lonzo Ball this season. Getting him back on the court was enough of an achievement. Ball has excelled far beyond that milestone, regaining the confidence and creativity that once put him among the top point guards in the NBA.
Ball was drafted second overall in 2017 but made a name for himself in high school when he played alongside his brothers LaMelo and LiAngelo. The Ball brothers all came onto the basketball scene together, and their success as a family has been a fantastic story.
San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) walks around Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (2) after missing a half court shot at the
Before taking on the Hornets, Bulls guard Lonzo Ball took some time to reflect on playing against his brother LaMelo.
Friday's game was only the fourth meeting between the Ball brothers due to injuries to both players. The head-to-head series is tied, 2-2.
The Chicago Bulls, playing without star guard Zach LaVine, lost the opener of a three-game trip Wednesday night, falling to the Boston Celtics 122-100.