The Bulls point guard underwent major surgery on Monday (cartilage graft in his left foot), for the third time in 14 months. This time, it is his left knee which required an operation, because the player suffered a recurrence of his injury. This new operation represents a blow for the player as well as for the Bulls team.
Since his first injury, the Bulls playmaker has been very involved in his rehabilitation and has done everything to recover as quickly as possible. However, things didn’t go as planned and his injury turned out to be more complex than initially diagnosed. This new operation means that the player will now face a long recovery period, which could have a significant impact on his basketball season. The Bulls will also have to find a way to deal without their star point guard during this difficult time.
Unfortunately, Lonzo Ball’s return date remains very uncertain and he faces an indefinite absence, according to information given by the medical team to coach Billy Donovan. This news is worrying for Chicago, especially since the player in question had been selected as the second choice of the 2017 Draft, and which hinted at great potential. His left knee injury has kept him from playing regularly lately and this third surgery further complicates his situation. For now, we will have to wait to find out when he can resume training and matches.
Lonzo Ball is aiming to become the first-ever NBA player to return from cartilage transplant surgery
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