Ball's responsibility on the court isn't the easiest one, he has to both facilitate and be a terrific defender capable of switching. In an interview with Julia Poe of the Chicago

Ball has not played since Oct. 28 after suffering a sprained right wrist in Chicago's 126-123 victory in Memphis.

Lonzo Ball wants to be known for his defense. But this season, he still wasn’t sure when — or if — he would get that part of his game back.

Returning from a career-threatening knee injury and playing on a minutes restriction, Ball has surprised everybody with his progress.