Milan, 24 October 2024 – It was a first day Nba to remember for Ball family. Dad LaVarwho just turned 57, couldn’t ask for a better gift. His two sons, albeit in different ways, were protagonists on the parquet, both returning after many months (in the case of Lonzoyears) of absence from official competitions. Let’s start with LaMelowho hadn’t played a regular season game since January 26th. The point guard of Charlotte took center stage in the match played on the pitch Houston Rocketswhere the guests also ended up -18 during the match. But the class of 2001 led the Hornets’ comeback, coming close to a triple double in almost 38 minutes of play, with 34 points, 8 rebounds and 11 assists on the scoresheet. A performance that inspired the team Charles Lee to success by 110-105. “LaMelo is our engine: if he is healthy, we can do many good things because he continues to grow and help those around him,” said the Charlotte coach after the victory, his first as head coach.
Ordeal over for Lonzo
The oldest brother in the Ball family, Lonzo, hadn’t competed in an official race for almost three years. After having tested the pitch again in the preseason, here is his debut in his Bulls’ first outing of the season in New Orleans. For him there were 14 minutes of use, in which the ’97 class recorded 5 points, 2 rebounds and 4 assists. In the end the Bulls had to surrender 123-111, but for Lonzo it was still a special evening. “It seemed very similar to what happened in the preseason, to be honest – the words of the Chicago player, reported by Sky Sport – I just have to try to do the best in the time I have available. I’m just happy to be able to get on the pitch , if the coach calls me I want to be able to give good minutes to the team. I felt good, but I would have felt better if we had won. Now let’s move on to the next one.
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