Photo: Instagram/Lonzo Ball Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball recently shared that he had another rare knee surgery : a meniscus transplant. This news comes after Ball has been sidelined from NBA games since January 2022 due to ongoing knee issues. Ball revealed on his podcast that he initially suffered a meniscus tear as a rookie with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2018. This injury reoccurred multiple times, leading to severe damage in his left knee. “I tore it a couple more times to the point where there was not much meniscus left, and bone-on-bone was rubbing,” Ball explained. Photo: Instagram/Lonzo Ball To address this, Ball underwent a meniscus transplant, receiving new cartilage and a bone graft from a donor. "Now I’m back on the court," Ball said, noting the long recovery process which spanned over 14-15 months. Despite these challenges, Ball is optimistic about his return. He confidently stated that he plans to be in uniform for the Bulls' opening game in October. If s...