Lonzo Ball Acknowledges His New Normal

Ball, 27, made his return with a 15-minute stint against the Minnesota Timberwolves, scoring 10 points on 4 of 6 shooting. Reflecting on his performance, he admitted his body has changed significantly since undergoing multiple surgeries, including a rare double cartilage transplant in 2023, according to ESPN.

“It’s not the same body I started off with,” Ball explained. “But I think I can still be productive and effective on the court. That’s why I’m still trying to play.”