Lonzo Ball's rookie season had its ups and its downs, but he showed potential to develop into an excellent NBA player. Although his shooting was widely ridiculed, perhaps the biggest concern was his inability to stay on the court. Ball only played in 52 games during his rookie season.
But there's no need to worry about Ball's health next season, according to Rob Pelinka. The general manager of the Lakers is sure that Ball will be fully healthy come opening night per Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN. Youngmisuk is also reporting that Ball's team is exploring all possible options for Ball's left knee, but Pelinka could not state publicly what they will do.
Anytime a young player has knee problems, there is cause for concern. Knee problems can persist, but it's clear that the Lakers are remaining cautious with the former second overall pick. They protected Lonzo last season by keeping him out of a lot of games.
No doubt, the organization and Ball's camp are going to continue to be cautious when it comes to Lonzo's knee. His career and his future aren't worth a few regular season games here and there.
But the good news is that it appears that Ball will be full strength on opening night. Whether he opts for surgery or another form of treatment, Ball plans to be in uniform for LeBron James' first game as a Los Angeles Laker.
Teams and players tend to like to keep injury news close to the chest. That appears to be the case here as well.
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