Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball aims to become the first NBA player to return to the court after undergoing a cartilage transplant surgery, according to the Chicago Tribune.
Four things to know:
1. Mr. Ball underwent cartilage transplant surgery March 20 on his left knee.
2. The cartilage transplant is the third procedure on his left knee in 14 months.
3. Physicians were "optimistic" following the surgery, according to coach Billy Donovan, but Mr. Ball is expected to have a long and uncertain road to recovery.
4. Mr. Ball has the goal of returning to play next year; he missed the full 2022-23 season due to his knee issues.