“It’s definitely going to be different,” Ball said. “It’s not the same body I started off with, but I think I can still be productive and effective on the court. That’s why I’m still trying to play. For me, it’s just going out there and doing what I can to help the team win.”
Source: New York Times
Source: New York Times
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Billy Donovan says that Lonzo Ball could play in Friday’s preseason game.
He will undergo assessment tonight and tomorrow. Might take practice off tomorrow if he’s too sore, but the goal is to get him into a regular in-season cadence. – 10:33 PM
Billy Donovan says that Lonzo Ball could play in Friday’s preseason game.
He will undergo assessment tonight and tomorrow. Might take practice off tomorrow if he’s too sore, but the goal is to get him into a regular in-season cadence. – 10:33 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Billy Donovan said he was really impressed with the way Lonzo Ball moved and played defense. Still, let’s check back tomorrow. – 10:29 PM
Billy Donovan said he was really impressed with the way Lonzo Ball moved and played defense. Still, let’s check back tomorrow. – 10:29 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Zach LaVine immediately ran onto the court after the final buzzer to grab the game ball for Lonzo Ball. – 10:19 PM
Zach LaVine immediately ran onto the court after the final buzzer to grab the game ball for Lonzo Ball. – 10:19 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Lonzo coming in for his third rotation. Clearly the half-time check-in with medical went well. – 9:29 PM
Lonzo coming in for his third rotation. Clearly the half-time check-in with medical went well. – 9:29 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Here comes Lonzo Ball for his third stint, which wasn’t guaranteed. Donovan said they’d assess him at halftime. – 9:29 PM
Here comes Lonzo Ball for his third stint, which wasn’t guaranteed. Donovan said they’d assess him at halftime. – 9:29 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
After three years, Lonzo still has the high defensive feel. Rotating and bringing help seamlessly. pic.x.com/6J0ih3BAhP – 9:20 PM
After three years, Lonzo still has the high defensive feel. Rotating and bringing help seamlessly. pic.x.com/6J0ih3BAhP – 9:20 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
So if Lonzo is back back, how in the world are the Bulls going to play him and Giddey together…? – 8:58 PM
So if Lonzo is back back, how in the world are the Bulls going to play him and Giddey together…? – 8:58 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
The Lonzo + Giddey effect. Bulls get a layup six seconds after taking it out of their own basket. pic.x.com/6cWKpXXFOD – 8:55 PM
The Lonzo + Giddey effect. Bulls get a layup six seconds after taking it out of their own basket. pic.x.com/6cWKpXXFOD – 8:55 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
Watching Lonzo Ball right now is pretty amazing. Just blocked Julius Randle in help, then a few possessions later scrambled across the floor for a steal, chased the ball out of bounds and flew into the stands to save it. First time this guy’s played in forever and he has no fear. – 8:53 PM
Watching Lonzo Ball right now is pretty amazing. Just blocked Julius Randle in help, then a few possessions later scrambled across the floor for a steal, chased the ball out of bounds and flew into the stands to save it. First time this guy’s played in forever and he has no fear. – 8:53 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Lonzo Ball is back.
The guard logged his first NBA minutes since Jan. 2022 tonight, earning a standing ovation from the United Center — and burying a 3-pointer in his first 30 seconds on the court.
chicagotribune.com/2024/10/16/chi… – 8:52 PM
Lonzo Ball is back.
The guard logged his first NBA minutes since Jan. 2022 tonight, earning a standing ovation from the United Center — and burying a 3-pointer in his first 30 seconds on the court.
chicagotribune.com/2024/10/16/chi… – 8:52 PM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
Lonzo Ball makes his return in the “Bruce Lee Alternate” Kobe 5 pic.x.com/bj2eMVgluu – 8:48 PM
Lonzo Ball makes his return in the “Bruce Lee Alternate” Kobe 5 pic.x.com/bj2eMVgluu – 8:48 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Lonzo Ball in for his second rotation of the first half. Should be four-ish minutes again. – 8:42 PM
Lonzo Ball in for his second rotation of the first half. Should be four-ish minutes again. – 8:42 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Lonzo Ball logged two assists and 2-for-2 shooting from behind the arc in his first 5-minute rotation tonight.
Looked fairly comfortable pushing the pace up the court and navigating screens.
Really promising stuff. – 8:31 PM
Lonzo Ball logged two assists and 2-for-2 shooting from behind the arc in his first 5-minute rotation tonight.
Looked fairly comfortable pushing the pace up the court and navigating screens.
Really promising stuff. – 8:31 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Lonzo Ball gets a resounding cheer from the United Center as he checks into the game. Coby, Vooch and Zach helping to pump the crowd up. pic.x.com/vRE4gm6uc6 – 8:22 PM
Lonzo Ball gets a resounding cheer from the United Center as he checks into the game. Coby, Vooch and Zach helping to pump the crowd up. pic.x.com/vRE4gm6uc6 – 8:22 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Oh man. Lonzo Ball drains his first 3-point attempt of the game. Perfect splash from the corner and a huge roar from the crowd after that. – 8:22 PM
Oh man. Lonzo Ball drains his first 3-point attempt of the game. Perfect splash from the corner and a huge roar from the crowd after that. – 8:22 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Lonzo Ball is checking in after this timeout with 6:08 left in 1st.
It’s his first time in an NBA game since Jan. 14, 2022. – 8:19 PM
Lonzo Ball is checking in after this timeout with 6:08 left in 1st.
It’s his first time in an NBA game since Jan. 14, 2022. – 8:19 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Billy Donovan : The plan is to play Lonzo four minutes in each quarter . – 6:18 PM
Billy Donovan : The plan is to play Lonzo four minutes in each quarter . – 6:18 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Billy Donovan says Lonzo Ball will come off the bench today.
Will put in two four-minute stints in the first half, then evaluate how he’s doing at halftime. Maximum is 16 minutes today. – 6:17 PM
Billy Donovan says Lonzo Ball will come off the bench today.
Will put in two four-minute stints in the first half, then evaluate how he’s doing at halftime. Maximum is 16 minutes today. – 6:17 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Billy Donovan said Lonzo Ball’s segments will be of the 4-minute variety. Ball said at shootaround he’s on a 16-minute limit. – 6:17 PM
Billy Donovan said Lonzo Ball’s segments will be of the 4-minute variety. Ball said at shootaround he’s on a 16-minute limit. – 6:17 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
[The Bulls] could have pushed me to the side and kept moving instead they’ve been with me the whole way.
Lonzo Ball returns to the court tonight after 2 and 1/2 years 🫶
(via @byjuliapoe)
pic.x.com/FlXt40WWKl – 5:28 PM
[The Bulls] could have pushed me to the side and kept moving instead they’ve been with me the whole way.
Lonzo Ball returns to the court tonight after 2 and 1/2 years 🫶
(via @byjuliapoe)
pic.x.com/FlXt40WWKl – 5:28 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
More from @JamalCollier on Lonzo’s long road to recovery 👇
spr.ly/6010qTQ4I pic.x.com/k1SykjBrXm – 2:24 PM
More from @JamalCollier on Lonzo’s long road to recovery 👇
spr.ly/6010qTQ4I pic.x.com/k1SykjBrXm – 2:24 PM
Jamal Collier @JamalCollier
Bulls guard Lonzo Ball ahead of his preseason debut tonight: “I can still be productive and effective on the court. That’s why I’m still trying to play.” espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 2:07 PM
Bulls guard Lonzo Ball ahead of his preseason debut tonight: “I can still be productive and effective on the court. That’s why I’m still trying to play.” espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 2:07 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
“I can still be productive and effective.”
Lonzo Ball makes his return to the NBA court tonight.
What to expect from what he hopes will be the first day of the rest of his career:
chicagotribune.com/2024/10/16/chi… – 1:33 PM
“I can still be productive and effective.”
Lonzo Ball makes his return to the NBA court tonight.
What to expect from what he hopes will be the first day of the rest of his career:
chicagotribune.com/2024/10/16/chi… – 1:33 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Lonzo Ball says he isn’t feeling any nerves for tonight’s game.
“I’ve been playing basketball for 20 years. The game hasn’t really changed.” pic.x.com/SDfQP7PPFZ – 12:46 PM
Lonzo Ball says he isn’t feeling any nerves for tonight’s game.
“I’ve been playing basketball for 20 years. The game hasn’t really changed.” pic.x.com/SDfQP7PPFZ – 12:46 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Lonzo Ball chatted with media after shootaround this morning ahead of his first game back tonight. Will be under a 16-minute restriction.
Only setback has been a brief bout of COVID, during which he says he lost about 10 pounds. Feels good to go tonight. pic.x.com/C8Givl9NxY – 12:40 PM
Lonzo Ball chatted with media after shootaround this morning ahead of his first game back tonight. Will be under a 16-minute restriction.
Only setback has been a brief bout of COVID, during which he says he lost about 10 pounds. Feels good to go tonight. pic.x.com/C8Givl9NxY – 12:40 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Lonzo Ball: “We’re going to have to manage it all year. That’s just the reality of it.”
Ball said he’s on a 16-minute restriction tonight. Said he’s “full of joy” to be playing. – 12:24 PM
Lonzo Ball: “We’re going to have to manage it all year. That’s just the reality of it.”
Ball said he’s on a 16-minute restriction tonight. Said he’s “full of joy” to be playing. – 12:24 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
For those attending tonight’s @chicagobulls game I hope you give @ZO2_ a standing ovation as he returns to the floor for the first time since January 14, 2022. Lonzo underwent multiple surgeries and essentially has a new left knee. He could have mailed it in but didn’t. He loves – 12:21 PM
For those attending tonight’s @chicagobulls game I hope you give @ZO2_ a standing ovation as he returns to the floor for the first time since January 14, 2022. Lonzo underwent multiple surgeries and essentially has a new left knee. He could have mailed it in but didn’t. He loves – 12:21 PM
More on this storyline
Asked to sum up the last two years, Ball grinned and responded “really long.” “But looking back on it, it went by a lot faster than I thought,” he said. “Getting the first surgery and then coming back and having the second and third, and they’re telling me 18 more months of recovery. That sounds crazy in the moment, but now I’m here, and it’s all behind me now. So, I’m happy.” -via New York Times / October 16, 2024
“I’m going to have to manage it all year. That’s just the reality of it,” Ball told local reporters following the team’s shootaround Wednesday morning. “Hopefully (my playing time) gets up and up, but right now I’m on a 16-minute restriction. So, no more than 16. Obviously, it could be less than that, but that’s the number right now.” -via New York Times / October 16, 2024
Julia Poe: Lonzo Ball expressed gratitude to the Chicago Bulls for supporting a long-term focus for his recovery. “They could have just pushed me to the side. Instead they’ve been with me the whole way.” -via Twitter @byjuliapoe / October 16, 2024