It wouldn’t be a surprise if a basketball fan couldn’t correctly answer the question of when Lonzo Ball last played in an NBA game. The Chicago Bulls point guard hasn’t stepped on a court for a real game since January 14, 2022.
It’s been an extremely lengthy and grueling recovery process for Ball, who has dealt with various surgeries to his left knee. During a recent podcast appearance, Ball revealed what exactly happened to his knee.
For those keeping count at home, this was the timeline for his injury recovery.
- “A couple” of meniscus tears
- No cartilage left in his knee
- Gets new meniscus from donor
- Bone allograft
- New cartilage put in
Many wondered whether Ball would ever play basketball again, but he’s making it clear that he’s coming back one way or another.
When will Lonzo Ball return to an NBA court?
Ball dropped some information about when we can see him back on the court. He says he fully expects to be playing in the 2024-25 season opener in the fall.
Ball is still under contract with the Bulls and plans on being in Chicago for at least next season. Despite so many things changing since the last time he played for the Bulls, the team could still use his playmaking ability in the backcourt, which could pair well with Coby White following his breakout year.