The ball brothers are ill-fated, and both Ball and Boll Jr. were reimbursed due to injuries this season.

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[Sports Center/Comprehensive Report] The two "Ball Brothers" were ill-fated, and they were reimbursed early this season. Lonzo Ball, who played for the Bulls, was unable to play due to a left knee injury, and it was reported again today Hornets star guard "Third Brother Ball" LaMelo Ball (LaMelo Ball) will be reimbursed for this season due to a fractured right ankle.

Ball, who signed a four-year 85 million contract with the Bulls in 2021, was expected to strengthen the Bulls' guard depth and defensive ability, but he was plagued by knee injuries. He played intermittently and played for the last time. It was on January 15 last year. He was replaced after only 24 minutes on the field. In September, he also announced that he had undergone knee surgery. Delayed, but eventually reimbursed in advance.

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Jr. has been suffering from foot injuries this season. He missed the first 13 games in the opening season due to a left ankle injury. After his comeback in November last year, he stepped on a fan on the sidelines, causing his left foot to "capsize" and leave the game. He is recuperating In the past 1 month, he missed 11 games before returning.

Paul Jr. played against the Pistons yesterday. In the third quarter, he suddenly fell to the ground when he dribbled the ball without a collision. After exiting the game, it was confirmed that his right ankle was fractured. This season was also reimbursed in advance. The brothers of the players have withdrawn from the season due to injuries one after another this season, which is embarrassing .

Jr. played 36 games this season, averaging 23.3 points, 8.4 assists and 6.4 rebounds per game. His average points and assists per game are career highs in a single season, and he is also the first in the history of the Hornets to average 4 three-pointers per game. player of.

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