Point guard Lonzo Ball missed almost three years due to a knee injury, and is now back as an invaluable piece of the Chicago Bulls.

The biggest reason why Lonzo Ball missed so much time is that a lot of doctors weren't familiar with his injury. It took a while to even figure out what happened, and there was always a lot of uncertainty surrounding the situation.

One player who has gained some traction of late is veteran point guard Lonzo Ball. Ball is on an expiring contract, giving teams some flexibility if they choose to acquire him at

On Thursday night, the Chicago Bulls played Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors at the Chase Center. Despite leading at halftime, they lost by a score of

Whenever Ball has the opportunity to return to his hometown of Los Angeles and play, it's special. That doesn't mean he needs to play for an L.A. team, but he won't rule it out, either. For now, he's just enjoying being healthy.

The Chicago Bulls have almost accomplished the impossible with Lonzo Ball this season. Getting him back on the court was enough of an achievement. Ball has excelled far beyond that milestone, regaining the confidence and creativity that once put him among the top point guards in the NBA.