Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball last appeared in an NBA game on January 14, 2022. Injuries have sidelined Ball for more than two years, but he finally made his return to the court on Wednesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
While this is just a preseason game, it is a major milestone for Ball after two full seasons away from the court. Drafted second overall by the Los Angeles Lakers in 2017, Ball was continuing to establish himself as a very consistent and high-level starting guard before this extended absence.
Ball got a nice hand from Bulls fans when he checked into the game…