NBA Fans React To Massive Lonzo Ball News

Lonzo Ball is expected to be available to start the season for the Chicago Bulls.

Jan 9, 2022; Dallas, Texas, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (2) warms up before the game against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images / Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Lonzo Ball has been among the most talented points guards in the NBA when he's been healthy.

Over five seasons with the Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers and New Orleans Pelicans, he has career averages of 11.9 points, 5.7 rebounds, 6.2 assists and 1.6 steals per contest.

That said, Ball has been unable to appear in a game since the 2021-22 season.

Apr 22, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (center) looks on from the bench during the second half of game three of the first round for the 2022 NBA playoffs against the Milwaukee Bucks at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images / Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

On Monday, the Bulls held media day in Chicago, and Artūras Karnišovas revealed that Ball is expected to be available for opening night.

Via The Chicago Bulls: "AK on Lonzo Ball:

"Going into camp, we’ll have to bring him up slowly. He’s already played 5-on-5 but we haven't seen him go through camp so there will be lot of learning... it will take time."

On if Zo will be ready for Opening Night: “That’s the plan.""

AK on Lonzo Ball:

"Going into camp, we’ll have to bring him up slowly. He’s already played 5-on-5 but we haven't seen him go through camp so there will be lot of learning... it will take time."

On if Zo will be ready for Opening Night: “That’s the plan." pic.twitter.com/GgtfNbktwd

— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) September 30, 2024

Many fans reacted to the huge news about Ball.

Lonzo Ball when asked if he'll be in uniform on Opening Night.

“Yeah, that’s the goal. Can’t tell the future but that’s the plan I’m on and I think I’ll be ready for the first game." pic.twitter.com/IBCnU2I2Ae

— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) September 30, 2024

@BOOMcliffy: "The league is better wit healthy Lonzo 🔥"

The league is better wit healthy Lonzo 🔥 https://t.co/GPexflW6YH

— CLIFFY MYLES (@BOOMcliffy) September 30, 2024

@ClipsIverson: "he’s the bulls last hope"

he’s the bulls last hope

— clips🛸 (@ClipsIverson) September 30, 2024

@PlayoffLucro: "That’s fire bro can’t wait pray he stays healthy"

That’s fire bro can’t wait pray he stays healthy

— Lucro 💫 (@PlayoffLucro) September 30, 2024

@LaRespectful_: "We missed u Lonzo"

We missed u Lonzo pic.twitter.com/0zZjti2J5k

— 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗙𝗨𝗟 𝗟𝗔 𝗙𝗔𝗡 (@LaRespectful_) September 30, 2024

@MADRambler69: "I know this isn’t a popular take, but I think the Bulls might surprise this year."

I know this isn’t a popular take, but I think the Bulls might surprise this year.

— MAD Rambler (@MADRambler69) September 30, 2024

@Free_Agen: "Hope he and melo can hoop all season long"

Hope he and melo can hoop all season long

— 财富 (@Free_Agen) September 30, 2024

@skinnysn1per: "GOAT BACK LETS GOOOOO"

GOAT BACK LETS GOOOOO

— Lonzo Bull (@skinnysn1per) September 30, 2024

@Jweyer12: "If that is the plan, it kinda makes the off-season moves even more head scratching"

If that is the plan, it kinda makes the off-season moves even more head scratching

— Jack (@Jweyer12) September 30, 2024

The Bulls will open up the 2024-25 NBA season on October 23 when they visit Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans in Louisiana.