Lonzo Ball says he's 'good enough to play' despite a self-proclaimed 70% rating👀 (via thewaeshow/IG)

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[@FuriousTheGeorge]

70% after being away for 2 years is insane.

[@AndrewCantonTV]

Yeah. His career overwith.

[@SGNationTeeVee]

lightskin bones bro

[@FaithCourt]

I literally just said the same thing over 600 days how are you only 70% ready

[@l.u4871]

Bet he doesn't play start of the season smh

[@itsrasaan]

@@FaithCourthis injury gets some people’s legs amputated so idk 70 is pretty good

[@LT_YTC]

The Return of Lonzo Ball 2030

[@johnparham1452]

He be bk next season just will never be the same

[@miltonseamon5037]

😂

[@jacobsmithr1819]

Rearrange the numbers, it'll be in 3020

[@johnparham1452]

@@jacobsmithr1819 he bk next season. Has no choice he just will never be 100%. Maybe 87 tops

[@q6053]

😭😭😭😭

[@JohnHausser]

Stephen A. Smith be like : “I’ve heard he cannot hold a Q-tips”

[@Saintthepittie]

😂😂😂😂😂 na seriously

[@brandonmurphy3048]

And then will stare into the camera with a straight face and say “I mean you just can’t make this stuff up!!”

[@chiknosis]

Someone needs to investigate who Stephen A’s source are because he apparently hears a lot of things from “close sources” lol

[@tinobrown1780]

If this dude ain’t good by now, he may never be good. He must have a serious, potential chronic issue

[@RinneganUser00]

His injury was pretty serious klay was gone for just as long as he was and now he not the same at all

[@tinobrown1780]

@@RinneganUser00 That’s what I’m thinking. He may never be the same, unfortunately

[@bluebuckzzz7806]

@@RinneganUser00Klay had 2 season ending injuries (ACL and Achilles), and btw Klay had a good year last year (which was after injury) averaging like 22 on efficient splits and led the league in 3 pts made. This season is mixture of things and should not be solely blamed on the injuries in my opinion

[@rkms5606]

Carrying his entire family weighs heavy... 🙏🏿

[@curryis828]

​@@bluebuckzzz7806Klay is washed you're still in denial 😂

[@mikephilly6748]

Him gracefully accepting his player option is the best part

[@Ronniedonny1]

Bro got paid 80 mill to play 30 games for the Bulls. Life ain’t fair😂😂

[@PANCHOSWAY]

He still getting paid?

[@tylernoble8137]

@@PANCHOSWAYpretty sure yeah

[@grfvnjnnnn]

Probably not 100% of the contract but definitely still getting paid ​@PANCHOSWAY

[@AUNBeast]

​@PANCHOSWAY he signed a guaranteed contract. So, yeah.

[@rainbowhouse3427]

@@grfvnjnnnnNBA a contracts are guaranteed, maybe he has some bonuses but all the 80 million he is pocketing play or no play.

[@EuroTecStylo]

Lonzo I spoke to your Grandpa yesterday. He came by the shop in Chino Hills to check his tires, best of luck to you and rehabbing.

[@GeorgiaPride1978]

I hope Lonzo can come back and play. He’s a good kid.

[@webb_city]

I'm hoping hes saying 70% of where he want to be means 100% is "better than ever", and we're just misunderstanding.

[@PhilM4]

Nah, he's only "good enough to play" like he said.

[@dieselx506]

He's closer to being Anuel AA tag team singer than playing ball again lol

[@user-fh4kt2ct2u]

I’m so glad to see Orlando Brown don cleaned himself up

[@deeflores2848]

The hate for Zo is CRAZY!! Y’all need to rethink yall lives fr…

[@K1NG931]

The hate for criticism is CRAZY!!

[@deeflores2848]

⁠​⁠@@K1NG931 so injuries are his fault? I’m confused, you sound like you want a reason to hate on him, be blessed tho

[@K1NG931]

@@deeflores2848 he was not doing too well before the injury

[@deeflores2848]

@@K1NG931 but it’s still weird hating on someone who’s injured, if he healthy and just can’t play that’s one thing, but judging him off his injuries weak

[@K1NG931]

@@deeflores2848 he wasn't injured his entire career. But also being frail is literally weak. You can't always prevent injuries but you can work out, build size, work on mobility, etc.

[@Jh-cs2yn]

Lonzo & Ben Simmons All- NBA players getting paid to be on the bench

[@Omeeezy21]

And u don’t get paid at all… sucks huh lol

[@Cmelo7100]

God Lee it’s so depressing seeing how so many of y’all can come here to hate but never have anything positive to say about someone else

[@geegrindin2977]

Exactly 💯

[@davidpouncy8471]

Why lie why pretend like he has recovered he just told the world he is only 70% . 70% makes him a BELOW average player so yes his career is over as a top player. Let's be MATURE enough to realize we will never see a HEALTHT LONZO BALL AGAIN !!

[@Cmelo7100]

@@davidpouncy8471 but when was he a top player? Bro I’m not saying don’t be realistic but the people on here basically flat out saying he’s never coming back is ridiculous I just hate how negative we can all be in this world

[@camronmcelroy3103]

Go cry loser

[@MindfulAttraction2.0]

i wish him all the best. He's so likable when his dad isn't talking for him

[@grishawinner6727]

People are mocking him but most of them never played sports, or even worse, almost all of them never played it professionally. Whatever you think about the human body can very easily go out the trash when injuries occur. I’ve seen some of the most talented athletes ever never be the same again after just 1 injury. 70% after 2 years? The casuals laugh but I appreciate him for keeping the fight. Even worse is the emotional pain one goes through missing to do the only thing you’ve ever been good at. I hope he makes it.

[@MrStarRize]

His career is literally over

[@zaymactheloc9080]

Do you even have a career ?😂

[@David.560_-]

​@@zaymactheloc9080it's been over, pipe riding fruit cake

[@johnparham1452]

Its not just wont be the same

[@Bdk2036]

It's literally not. He's literally under contract.

[@pabl0sauced0]

​@@zaymactheloc9080 he said the guy with a tore up knee who hasn't played in over 2 years career is over and your first reaction is to get defensive?

[@cccro6228]

He's still so young to be injured like that. His dad was such a negative force during his early days but he and his brother are decent and respectful young men.

[@RedPillHood]

You are a hater, if his father was so negative, how did zo & melo get to where they are?, how is the father so negative with millionaire sons and is still taking care of his wife who had a serious stroke and is partially paralyzed?, You are a d*ckriding hater. Did the Diddler put enough mayonnaise in the peanut butter pie?😂😂😂

[@terancem6240]

Giving media trained answers around your boys is next level media training that's crazy

[@yeatdagoat173]

sas was right lol. 2 years after and still at 70%

[@terrells5763]

Do you know what type of injury he had?

[@yeatdagoat173]

@@terrells5763 perhaps something to do with his legs

[@user-mv1tq3vj1k]

Facts

[@ant-_-won8548]

I'm rooting for you Zo 💪🏽 you got this! 💯 70% is like 140% playing high school and pick up ball maybe even college. Some of you act like it's not also a mental issue as well. Trying to play at the highest level after a severe injury is not only physical rehab but mental too. He said good enough to play but only he knows his body and mind. Can't wait to see you play in the league again!!

[@racquelwelch9549]

Keep healing Zo! See you soon! 🙏🏾

[@andg5194]

bruh was trash talking showing everyone how he can get up from chair with one leg, that was two years ago.

[@Derrden]

That was 8 months ago

[@briteslider]

@@DerrdenSchool him

[@jchaney229]

​@@britesliderstill been a minute to be 70%

[@drakelynn3826]

@@jchaney229fax

[@andg5194]

@@Derrden lol ok.. felt like 2 years☺

[@Omerta-lo8wn]

Pls bring this brother back to the lakers I miss watching him play so much also hope you get back to 100% soon champ

[@jaredsouza4631]

Ur crazy hes broken 2 yrs? Come on man

[@Omerta-lo8wn]

@@jaredsouza4631 idgaf he is a laker bro let him heal and return as a laker that’s our son we raised and drafted that man he’s part of the Laker family for life

[@jaredsouza4631]

@@Omerta-lo8wn lmfao hes not a Laker though.. Thats silly talk. He doesnt even play let alone for the Lakers. Why would you want to risk paying him for him to be possibly injured? Thank god your not the GM.

[@Omerta-lo8wn]

@@jaredsouza4631 you telling me Lonzo ball not better than Gabe Vincent

[@kakarikidiet5586]

I’m still waiting for the 3 billion from the BBB brothers like the dad promised.

[@eugeniovera7435]

Are a ball brother or why are you waiting 🤡

[@vvsmixing]

are you holding Lavar Ball to his word lmao

[@i2Craftyy]

@@vvsmixingLavar had ESPN in a chokehold all 16 😂😂

[@joshuablackburn5770]

They’re closer to it than you’ll ever be

[@user-hi4vw9mu5o]

Why the hate? They’ve done extremely well, I’m sure they’re all millionaires (except gelo). I’d even bet gelo has a far above average bank account. That’s winning.

[@calimontana3232]

The league need lonzo. A pass first point guard who has made every team he went to better.

[@InfiniteCoreXD]

Lonzo return gonna be amazing

[@docholiday1463]

Never gonna be a all star

[@562LA2THEBAY]

@@docholiday1463most players don’t

[@em-wf7gw]

Its over for him stop it. Injury prone always will be. it's over

[@docholiday1463]

@@562LA2THEBAY and most players like bronny and him who have dads pumping up their children up it’s never gonna be a good look and he got punked by Patrick Beverly 1st game I knew he was a buster and a bust

[@hayden5146]

Chicago point guards 🤝 never being the same after an injury (I’m a bulls fan and Drose was my favorite player… this is painful to type)

[@Ransom6242]

Awesome to hear and just in time for the final year of his contract it’s a miracle

[@K1ng0ftheFall]

The way his goice is breaking has me in pain. I'll toast to you the day you step back on an NBA court Lonzo, you been through it dawg but tough times make tougher people !! 100% Zo finna go HAM🦍

[@thomasc2394]

Bro he said he was 70% like 9 months ago, yall remember the video of him standing up with one leg

[@kiidkamikura7435]

I forgot this mf was in the league😂

[@davidparks4835]

Coby white is now running the show

[@bluezayyad1296]

Bulls need you Lonzo please come back !

[@porourangi10]

Was one of my favourite players to watch hope he gets back soon 🤞🏼

[@DOJAx707]

Bulls gonna have a whole new roster and management by the time he comeback.

[@52salute]

Keep taking your time I know wat u are n don’t settle for less

[@DizzleTheDemon]

This man never playing again smh

[@acetorres8787]

Facts

[@acetorres8787]

He cooked

[@bautistopacheco8439]

He retired. Just collecting checks til he cant

[@ADBETTERTHANJOKIC]

Exactly Colby white took his spot on the bulls already bulls are gonna look forward to moving him or just buying out his contract

[@asahihardy962]

that injury must be so nasty man. It’s been forever

[@mohammadu6124]

3 years 70%😂

[@Clara_linking]

Yall are some haters fr.

[@BidenHasDementia]

Not hatin. They just not livin up to the hype.

[@FREE-doom]

hate hate hate…hate hate

[@jimjohnes]

some are hating some just being realistic

[@n.d.o.6571]

Facts not hate.

[@jusbertmeza4424]

The truth isn’t hate lmao 🤣 y’all just throw around the word “hate” like children. I guess your parents are just hating on you when they tell you something you don’t wanna hear too huh 😂 . Lonzo is NEVER EVER EVER to comeback and go back to improving like nothing ever happened. You’re either arrogant or ignorant either way that sounds like a YOU problem.

[@vvsmixing]

something about players with injuries and their wardrobe bro😂😂😂 put all that basketball energy into fashion

[@sever427]

Bro Def Got that Shidt on

[@IsDatReallyBalla]

his beard is 100% injured

[@David.560_-]

You bogus

[@brandonreed8863]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@bigvsouthphilly2156]

Worst beard ever

[@princellasmith7562]

Sir!! 😂😂🫠🫠🥴🥴

[@ER-ot4hw]

​@@David.560_-nah buddy beard bogus asl😂

[@BLGClipsx]

70%? this guy is done

[@smokeworld4l74]

His healing speed still got a dial up connection

[@MrOhio-hm8jy]

Mfs forget Klay Thompson was out basically two years and y’all never had this type energy. Klay had one surgery. Zo had multiple failed surgeries in these years. Mfs also forget They favorite player use to be injury prone. Steph, curry has ankle issues every years for a 5yr stretch. Kobe had went to Germany to get what Zo got here. Derrick Rose and Paul George and Kahwi Stay hurt!!!! Embid (where do you think trust the process comes from).

[@percgaming_]

yall don’t understand this man had a whole meniscus replacement someone donated him one that takes time to heal

[@jerrysorianoyourlenderforl6062]

Stephen A might have been right after all.. 70pct 2 + years later probably not the greatest news...

[@2002mrkellz]

A whole 2 seasons

[@tricky5222]

Dude I've been hearing this for years..

[@DRUIDLABI]

He looks like an Israeli soldier 😂😂😂

[@weasalman2028]

Home boi too cute to be playin

[@deedavis5854]

That “come on man” video aged fast. 😢

[@h.o.g8494]

That barber jacked his beard up

[@SirDukeofLazarus44]

Haha His Fit changed he looks humor

[@FundedZaee]

Off topic, but I'm sorry I ain't going back to the baggy clothes. You ain't finna have me saying "where does the suit end and perk begin?" 🤣

[@robertpone1631]

😂😂

[@brandonmunro1332]

3 years to get to 70%… imagine he falls the wrong way once or someone falls on his ankle. Guys done for I hate to say it

[@ADBETTERTHANJOKIC]

Lol or just put pat bev on him whole game

[@calikev7]

I hope lonzo is able to get back to playing and having fun.

[@Moi323_]

Zo2 my favorite player always and forever

[@MultiFans]

70% of who he was. However the league is always improving. Being stagnant is considered as moving backwards. Close to 2 years on rehab. Elite Role player at best.

[@jeffreyfoss7369]

I like the brothers and their pops. Great story!

[@enwhycpr]

Zo looking like a solid backup

[@KingGeeKay]

Grant Hill missed parts if not most of 5 consecutive seasons and still was productive. We believe in you Zo. You got this my boy!

[@gfgfrwewwtte]

It’s over glad he got paid

[@chopkix]

Can’t wait to catch him in the 2028 season gonna be a movie 🤡🤣🤦

[@itzSleezyy]

Zo needa go head and retire. Them knees done my boy

[@SooperFlye]

_I wish him a lot of luck. Had a meniscus tear in my right knee (no knee allograft like Ball) but this may keep him out of the 2024-2025 season._

[@peacemaker4829]

I really hope Lonzo comes back. That Bulls team would've one of tge best non contenders if it wasnt for injuries. They definitely could've been a dark horse to knock off a good team or two if it wasn't for Lonzo, Lavine and Caruso being injured so much.

[@53phil]

Fingers crossed

[@blakesanfilippo3591]

Brandon roy 2.0

[@joescards167]

Yep

[@karl2582]

Not even close, Roy was a 3x all star 2x all nba...this boy was ok for a season or 2. Roy's injury was catastrophic, Lonzo will come back next season and have time to prove himself.

[@chzzredy8987]

Zo friend (forgot his name) haircut always dope 💯💈

[@wockygz9121]

Those haircuts look very sharp 🎉

[@butterman70]

That beard is crazy 🤣

[@NoMoney67]

It’s about 70% 😂

[@4lkingmug186]

Lonzo to Phenix for Brad Bill

[@charlesfarodolu4219]

He needs to get stronger, do yoga and invest in that cryo chamber that LeBron has to stay healthy

[@macsleaze8183]

Lebron uses steriods.

[@AGunz982]

I hope he gets back beginning of the season. People talking bout how he only 70% like if they been in his situation.

[@abrahamoluwagbenga9807]

I remember at the beginning of the season, him and Stephen A

[@BlackHawk9615]

Fellas this should be a major lesson to be extremely careful and due diligent in choosing a woman to marry and/or have children with

[@WillieJones007]

I was thinking the same thing. His mother is white that's why he can't stay healthy. Blacks are the chosen people we are children of the Sun 💯

[@alexalvarez2078]

Bro u been gone 2 years!! Cmon

[@samuelsaunders1352]

2 years and still not 100% you’ll never be there bro.

[@NoName718.]

This man is rich and just chillin living life, getting paid in his sleep lol.

[@kwabenaamankwah9293]

Keep getting better

[@Fredrik7le]

I hope he can make it back to the 2026/27 Season

[@resurrectedainu6751]

Story of my life.

[@davidparks4835]

How are we going to tell him?

[@matthewwlodarski9807]

what a lot of people don’t realize is that a big cartilage transplant takes 12-18 months+ for a full recovery, so stop comparing it to acl or achilles that are now closer to 9-12 month rehabs

[@patrickd3256]

He rocking that Ewok look

[@lalol5203]

As a bulls fan. He's a joke. 2 years off amd styll 70 %. He needs to think what he's doing wrong

[@BestKeptSecretsRaps]

He’s being honest, you should appreciate that…especially as a bulls fan that lived through Drose

[@BantuRH]

lol he just had a surgery in march last year. stop crying, your organization trash regardless

[@b-gamer340]

Happy Lonzo is walking but so unfortunate. He was becoming such a good player. The Bulls are missing him so much

[@OhGummy]

I can’t even remember the last time he played. How long has it been??

[@David-kf1vh]

Stephen A wasn’t lying when he said that Zo wasn’t going to play and could barely get around🤔 Saying you’re 70% basically in June is Wild! 😬

[@SPORTS_FITNESS_LIFE_HIPHOP]

I know someone that got shot 5 times. .In the head and nuts.... healed, dropped a double album went platinum, F'd faith in 6 months and Lonzo on 70% in yrs 😂😂😂

[@XShaZamX]

Zo definitely seems like he’s more mature than he was even though he always seemed mature and levelheaded.

[@dremoore5329]

3 years lord

[@jadenjr]

Lonzo Ball, winning in life. Unfair as sh*t but winning. The injury was the best thing that happened to this guy. He gets paid millions to watch games (floor seats too)🤯. (So the average person gets this) He’s called in to work the past 2 yrs, but still goes to the job to hang w/ his coworkers. And Y am I living in his dream, cause anything more than 2weeks, my jobs harassing me

[@danshealthylifestyle8443]

SAS was 💯 right. He’s going to announce his retirement real soon hopefully you save some money player

[@smvballer6]

Now his demeanor reminds me of Lamello

[@E2you]

I never thought Jonathan Isaac was coming back. So I guess now it’s Lonzo’s turn to comeback after being counted out. I’m pulling for him.

[@dakeelthompson9859]

He’ll be back before Gta6 for sure 😭😭😭