The Chicago Bulls and point guard Lonzo Ball agreed to a two-year contract extension on Wednesday, rewarding the 27-year-old after he battled back from injuries that caused him to miss two seasons.

Before the 2024-25 NBA season began, there were questions on if Lonzo Ball would ever play basketball again. After spending over two seasons injured, Ball finally made his triumphant return to the hardwood.

On a day he could have re-energized his frustrated fan base with a strong show of leadership, Karnišovas essentially ceded control with one big, “We’ll see what happens.”