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Loyalty is an essential fabric woven deep into the Ball Family.
So the fact that the Bulls never gave up hope that Lonzo Ball would return from an experimental left knee surgery that cost him two-plus seasons, resonated with the point guard.
He was down and the Bulls stood by him.
Ball figured last week he could return the favor.
That’s when the veteran agreed to a hometown discount to stay with the Bulls, signing a two-year, $20 million extension with the second year being a team option.