NBA News: Bulls’ Lonzo Ball makes a bold statement about the caliber of some players in the league

Lonzo Ballwho recently celebrated his long-awaited return to the NBA with the Chicago Bulls After being sidelined for nearly three years with a knee injury, he didn’t hold back when discussing his views on the talent in the league. According to Ball, not all NBA players can compete with those who don’t play in the league.

To The WAE ShowBall expressed his belief that some players outside the NBA could outperform current players. ““There are players in the NBA who are not as good as some players who are not in the NBA.” Ball said. “And I think a lot of people in the NBA would attest to that. There are a lot of other things that don’t just affect the player.”

He elaborated: “Politics, opportunity, situation, there are a lot of things that come into play. I don’t necessarily think that the 450 people, or however many there are in the league, are the very best people in the world. I do not believe that. There are a lot of things that play a role in it. Lots of what ifs.”

Despite Ball’s outspoken opinion, Bulls fans are excited about his return to action. In his first two appearances, Ball has impressed, averaging 10.5 points, 2.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 0.5 steals and 0.5 blocks per game while shooting 53.3% from the field and 45. Shot 5% from three-point range.

Ball is considering his return

In his first preseason game, Ball showcased his talent, scoring 10 points on 4-of-6 shooting in just 15 minutes, helping the Bulls to a 125-123 victory.

“It felt a lot better playing than watching, I can tell you that.” Ball said after the game. “I can’t really put into words how I felt out there; I was just blessed and lucky to be out there. The support around me was great throughout the night. It was definitely a moment I will never forget.”

Ball also addressed concerns about his knee, adding: “I didn’t think about it [the knee] at all. That’s a positive thing. I didn’t feel it at all. I felt like I was moving great. Now it’s about building on that and just continuing to perform night after night.”

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