Honest statement from Chicago Bulls coach on Lonzo Ball’s NBA return

After over 1,000 days, Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball finally returned to the NBA against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Even though it was just a preseason game, it was a big moment for Ball and the Chicago Bulls.

After the game, Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan commented on Ball’s return, admitting that the guard still needs to find his rhythm and timing.

“I thought he looked great, you really know that,” Donovan said. “I think he was talking about trying to find his rhythm and his timing again, but like I said, there’s a lot of things he does in the game that you know he does with his knee or his body “He doesn’t really need anything.” his brain that much. But I thought he moved really well.

Billy Donovan knows better than anyone how hard Lonzo Ball has worked to get to this moment. The amount of preparation it takes to mentally prepare for an NBA game after two years of absence due to injury is unimaginable.

“Overall, I just give him a lot of credit. I know he put a lot of work into preparing for this moment. I think he’s played a lot of games throughout his career and he probably has a great opportunity to improve.” “I’m ready to play emotionally and mentally,” Donovan said. “But personally I was just really happy for him.”

Lonzo Ball finished Wednesday night with 10 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist, 1 steal and 1 block while shooting 67% from the field. It was a stat that Ball could have filled before the injury, which is a fantastic sign for Chicago Bulls fans.

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