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Jamal CollierESPN
CHICAGO — Chicago Bullsguard Lonzo BallIn the hopes of returning to the sport before the end 2021-22 season, he will continue the rehabilitation of his left knee.
The Bulls had “pulled” Ball’s rehab for the past ten days, stopping him from sprinting because his knee didn’t respond to the recovery program after arthroscopic surgery in January. Although the team is eager to increase Ball’s activity, coach Billy DonovanIt is acknowledged that this process will take time.
“With the time that he took to calm things down, we’re certainly not going to get 0-to-60,” Bulls coach Billy Donovan stated before Thursday’s match against the LA Clippers.
Ball, who hasn’t played since Jan. 14, doesn’t have much time to play again this season. There are still 10 days in the regular season, and the Bulls have five more games.
Donovan said that Ball may be able to return to the playoffs if he is not ill, but he also stressed that Ball’s condition will determine his future.
Donovan stated that no one has yet ruled Ball out of the season, and that there is still plenty of time for him to get back to playing. The team believes that he will be able to return to play if he is able to respond to the treatment and get back to running soon.
“[Ball’s]Donovan stated, “He is the driver behind most of this. He really just wants to play.” He wants to play again. He’s going to be intelligent about how he feels. He will be realistic, and the doctors will work together. We’re getting closer to the end of the season with each passing day.
The Bulls could benefit from a boost from Ball at either end of the floor.
He has averaged 13.0 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 5.1 assists in 35 games. His shooting percentage of 3 on 7.4 attempts per match is 42.3%. The Bulls rank 18th and 24th respectively in offensive efficiency (since Ball’s injury) according to NBA.com.
Donovan stated that it would be necessary for Donovan to show significant improvement in his physical condition so that he feels confident that he can play and contribute. “But I haven’t gotten anything.” [from team doctors]”Nearly shutting him down” or something similar.