Dan Bernstein, the co-host of a recent edition of Organisations Win Championships podcast, talked about the speculation surrounding Lonzo Ball basketball career and said the Chicago Bulls could think his future in the sport is in doubt.
The Chicago Bulls privately believe that Lonzo Ball will never play again, per @dan_bernstein.
Ball last played in January 2022 before dealing with recurring knee issues. pic.twitter.com/5pL0ABPmUY
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) May 28, 2023
According to Bernstein, “The other thing I heard is even though publicly there has been an expression of guarded optimism regarding a future for Lonzo Ball… they don’t want to send the message publicly that they’re done with him. They don’t think it’s likely that he ever plays again.” These comments reveal worries about Ball’s future and cast doubt on his capacity to carry on playing professionally.
Lonzo Ball’s stats with Chicago Bulls
After displaying his abilities as a facilitator and a formidable defender, Lonzo Ball signed with the Chicago Bulls in 2021 with high hopes. Prior to his terrible season-ending injury in January 2022, he made an immediate impact, averaging 13 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 5.1 assists in 35 games. The Bulls have struggled to gain victories without his services, therefore his absence has been keenly felt by the group.
Ball’s playmaking abilities were crucial to the team’s offensive flow because of his reputation for having great court vision and the capacity to set up his teammates. His defensive skills gave the Bulls’ starting lineup another boost.
Ball’s return is highly anticipated by the Bulls since he considerably improves their chances of winning when he is on the field. He will be an invaluable asset to the team’s future endeavours because of his flexibility and effect on both sides of the floor. But there seem few chances of him returning.
Injury update on Lonzo Ball
Lonzo Ball’s basketball career has been derailed by a knee injury that caused him to miss the entire 2022-23 season and undergo a third surgery in March. The nature of his latest surgery, described as experimental cartilage replacement, raised concerns about his recovery and future in the game. Dan Bernstein, discussing the situation, said, “It is incredibly rare and is much more likely being done just for his quality of life off of the basketball court.”
His chances of playing again in 2023–24 have been questioned, though, due to the most recent operation.Although the team and Ball himself have voiced hope regarding his eventual comeback, this news casts doubt on his future. His long-term availability is still up in the air because of his contract, which runs through 2023–2024 with a player option for 2024–2025.
