Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball has made the difficult decision to sit out the entire NBA season due to a knee injury. The announcement came as a surprise to fans and teammates alike, who were looking forward to seeing Ball on the court for the upcoming season.
Ball, who was acquired by the Bulls in a trade with the New Orleans Pelicans, was expected to be a key player for the team this year. However, the knee injury he sustained during a recent training session has proven to be more serious than originally thought.
In a statement released by the team, Ball expressed his disappointment at being unable to play this season, saying “I was really looking forward to being a part of this team and helping them achieve their goals. Unfortunately, my knee injury is preventing me from doing that at this time.”
Bulls coach Billy Donovan also expressed his disappointment at the news, but remained positive about the team’s prospects for the upcoming season.
The Bulls are set to begin their season in just a few weeks, and the team will have to adjust to playing without Ball in the lineup. However, with a talented roster that includes players like Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic, the Bulls are still expected to be competitive this season.
As for Ball, he will focus on his recovery and rehabilitation in the hopes of returning to the court at full strength next season. In the meantime, fans will have to wait to see the dynamic point guard in action.
