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Josh Giddey's Four-Word Message to Lonzo Ball After Bulls-Timberwolves

Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball made his return from injury.

Joey Linn

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) walks into the United Center before a game against the Memphis Grizzlies.
Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) walks into the United Center before a game against the Memphis Grizzlies. / David Banks-Imagn Images
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Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball made his highly anticipated return to the court on Wednesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Missing the last two seasons due to injury, Ball worked incredibly hard to reach this point. 

Playing 15 minutes, Ball tallied 10 points, one rebound, and one assist. It was an impressive showing for the former second overall pick, especially considering how long he has been out.

Having appeared in just 35 games for the Bulls since joining the team in 2021, Ball took the floor at United Center on Wednesday and received a nice ovation from the home crowd.

Ball converted on his first field goal attempt, knocking down a corner three that got the fans excited. 

Following the game, Ball’s new teammate Josh Giddey sent a four-word message to him on Instagram.

Via Giddey: “welcome back my boy!!”

Josh Giddey
Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey sends a message to his teammate Lonzo Ball. / Instagram

Giddey was acquired by the Bulls this offseason from the Oklahoma City Thunder. It was a one for one player swap that sent two-time All-Defensive guard Alex Caruso back to Oklahoma City. Giddey has had an up and down preseason, showing off his playmaking ability while struggling a bit from the floor. 

It will be interesting to see how Chicago handles the playmaking duties between Giddey and Ball. It will certainly be a ramp up process for Ball, but if he can stay healthy, he has proven the ability to be a very solid two-way NBA guard.

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Joey Linn
JOEY LINN

Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined Sports Illustrated's FanNation to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams during his time in school. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts, combined with his excellence in the classroom, earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Joey covers the NBA full-time across multiple platforms, primarily serving as a credentialed Clippers beat writer.

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