After what seems like an eternity, Lonzo Ball finally made his NBA debut—or at least that’s what the Chicago Bulls think. However, maybe that is going to be resolved soon.It’s progressing, you know. According to Ryan Taylor of NBC Sports Chicago, Ball stated on the What an Experience podcast that it will be week by week. That’s all I can ask for—that it’s improving. I still don’t think it’s good enough. As a percentage, I’d guess I’m at around 70%. Sufficient for gameplay, albeit it has room for improvement. I still have a lot of summer left to go. However, I am eagerly anticipating what the future holds.

Ball paid the $21.4 million option for the upcoming season that was on his contract last month. Since January 14, 2022, he has not made an appearance in an NBA game. His two and a half seasons have been cut short due to the numerous knee operations he has endured.

One of the NBA’s up-and-coming young players during that time was point guard Coby White. What happens with guard Zach LaVine, whom the Bulls are allegedly trying to sell, and Ball’s return are both intriguing developments.

In any case, last March, Ball had a transplant of cartilage into his left knee. In 2024 or 25, according to those close to him, he should be prepared to go.Over his three seasons in the NBA, Ball has averaged 11.9 points, 5.7 rebounds, 6.2 assists, 1.6 steals, and 0.6 blocks per game with the Bulls, Lakers, and Pelicans. The Los Angeles Lakers selected him with the second overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft.

“It’s motivation for me because there have been people that have been counted out,” he told ESPN at the outset of the season. “Playing basketball is my passion and rightful place in this world, so getting back to that is my first priority.”