Lonzo Ball, the former player for the Los Angeles Lakers, is facing another setback in his career due to a left knee injury. The injury has already ruled him out for the entire 2022-23 NBA season, and he is now set to undergo a third surgery on his knee in just over a year, according to a report by Shams Charania of The Athletic.
This news is certainly not what Ball or his fans were hoping for, especially as he enters his third season with the Chicago Bulls. With Ball expected to miss the majority of the upcoming 2023-24 season, his absence will be felt on the court, as he is a key player for the Bulls.
While representatives from both the Bulls and Ball hope for his return to basketball in time for the 2024-25 season, the reality is that there are no easy answers to this injury. It was originally expected to cost him just six weeks of the 2021-22 season, but it has now cost him more than two and a half seasons, leaving his future in the NBA uncertain.
The challenges that Ball has faced with this injury demonstrate the physical and mental toll that athletes face when trying to stay at the top of their game. While it is certainly a difficult time for Ball, his teammates, and his fans, he has shown resilience in the past, and it is likely that he will do so again as he works towards his eventual return to the court.