Lonzo Ball spoke to reporters earlier this week before undergoing another knee surgery on Wednesday, painting a bleak picture of his failed knee rehab. Ball said he still couldn’t run or jump and was dealing with pain doing everyday activities such as walking up stairs. He even admitted doctors were flummoxed by what was going on with his knee and that Wednesday’s knee debridement procedure would hopefully figure things out.
Thursday morning brought an update from Shams on Ball’s surgery, claiming “confidence” in Ball’s ability to return at some point in the 2022-23 season.