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Lonzo Ball career and injury reflections

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NBA veteran Lonzo Ball has addressed his recent professional struggles, focusing on his tenure with the Cleveland Cavaliers and the physical toll of long-term injuries. Ball noted that his time in Cleveland could have been more successful with higher productivity, but his performance was hampered by career-low shooting percentages. He further discussed the difficulty of managing major knee injuries that previously sidelined him for two seasons. Ball described the physical sensation of playing as sometimes feeling like he was “playing on stilts” due to his inability to stop quickly without pain. He continues to manage chronic knee pain through various physical therapies. Following reflective comments on the ‘Ball in the Family’ podcast—where he stated, “I feel like I gave everything I had to hoop... ~~I’m grateful to even make it to the league and be able~~ I don’t think I ever got to ~~play for 9 years”—speculation~~ my peak”—speculation arose regarding his retirement. Ball denied these rumors on social media, writing, “I retired? News to me lol cuz I’m still waiting for a call... NBA season long.” Ball remains an unrestricted free agent. His recent career trajectory includes appearing in 35 games for the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2025–26 season before being traded to the Utah Jazz in February, where he was subsequently waived without appearing in a game.

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