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Watch: Lonzo Ball is back dunking again

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 5/19/24

Lonzo Ball has not played in an NBA game for two and a half years due to multiple knee problems. He is still recovering, but he is showing that he is progressing.

Mental fitness coach Chris Jones shared a video on Instagram Friday that showed Ball dunking the ball.

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While that type of dunk won’t exactly win Ball a Slam Dunk Contest, just being able to get up enough to throw that down is progress.

Ball suffered a torn meniscus in 2022. He received a cartilage transplant in his knee in 2023, and he missed all of this season due to continued discomfort. There was even a rumor that Ball’s knee was so bad that he had difficulty standing up out of a chair.

It’s been so long since there has been positive news surrounding the 26-year-old. Ball will probably take the wins where he can get them.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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