After sitting out the past two seasons with a lingering knee injury, Lonzo Ball officially returned to the Chicago Bulls' starting lineup on Sunday—nearly three years after his last start for the franchise. The 27-year-old guard took full advantage, notching a season-high 15 points in just 26 minutes. Ball hit 5 of 8 three-pointers, handed out three assists, and added a block.
Though the Bulls fell to the Sacramento Kings 124-119 and slipped to 18-21, Ball's performance stands as a remarkable milestone. Prior to Sunday, his last start for Chicago came on January 14, 2022—well over 1,000 days ago. The Bulls next host the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. EST from the United Center.