Lonzo Ball: I’m just happy to be on the court
Lonzo Ball returned to action for the Chicago Bulls, scoring 5 points, 4 assists, and 2 rebounds
Lonzo Ball returned to action for the Chicago Bulls, scoring 5 points, 4 assists, and 2 rebounds in 14 minutes during a 123-111 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans.
This marked his first regular-season game since January 2022, following his recovery from a cartilage transplant in his left knee. The Bulls plan to limit his minutes in the upcoming games, but Ball expressed his joy at being back on the court.
“It felt pretty similar to the preseason games, to be honest,” Ball said. “Same shots was there. Same minutes was there. Just about capitalizing on the time I’m out there.”
“I’m just happy to be on the court,” he said. “Coach calls my name, I’m just trying to give good minutes.”