After a rookie season that was marred by multiple knee injuries, Lonzo Ball underwent surgery over the summer to correct the issue. As a result, his on-court activity was eliminated but he remained capable of working on strength and conditioning.
A remade physique paid early dividends for Ball as he noted being better suited to absorb contact when driving into the lane and in a multitude of scenarios on defense. Though a recent ankle injury also served as another example.
“Definitely last season I would’ve been out for a couple weeks,” Ball said of a sprained ankle suffered Nov.