The back-and-forth between Lonzo Ball and Stephen A. Smith took another turn on Wednesday, Aug. 23. During an episode of ESPN’s “First Take,” Smith responded to a viral video in which Ball called him out. Smith’s initial comments that Ball was struggling to stand up out of a chair were what led Ball to respond.
During Smith’s response, he noted how he had information regarding the type of surgery Ball underwent, where he had the surgery and what doctors performed the procedure. Smith went on to note that Ball getting in and out of a chair wasn’t proof of being fit, at least by basketball standards.
Stephen A. Smith sends a message to Lonzo Ball
“Bro, you ain't healthy.”
(h/t @ClutchPoints ) pic.twitter.com/60c5KGvrNX
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) August 23, 2023
Ball has participated in 35 games for the Chicago Bulls since joining the franchise in 2021. Since then, the playmaking guard has struggled with a persistent knee injury and isn’t expected to return this season.
You can watch Smith’s full response to Ball in the embedded clip above.
