NBA players react to Lonzo Ball's viral Instagram post following Bulls' return

On Wednesday night, Lonzo Ball and the Chicago Bulls hosted the Minnesota Timberwolves at the United Center for their fourth preseason game.

Ball returned to play for the first time in over two years.

He had ten points, one rebound, one assist, one steal and one block (helping the Bulls win by a score of 125-123).

After the game, Ball made one post on Instagram, which had over 130,000 likes in three hours.

Ball captioned his post: “If you fail then fail again because you can't win if you don't try 🙏🏻🤞🏼💙.” #MuchLove“

Many NBA players responded to Ball's post.

Trae Young: “Welcome back, Killa!!”

Lance Stephenson: “Welcome back bro 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 I was like a proud dad watching you play today 😂Let's gooooooooo brooooooo it's time 💪🏿”

Alex Caruso: “ZO2!! Glad you’re back🙌🏼”

Troy Brown Jr.: “Glad to see you back on the farm dog!!! 💪🏾🔥”

Coby White: “My brother!!!!”

Kyle Anderson: “Yes, Zo 💫💫💫”

Ball was the second pick in the 2017 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Lakers after a sensational freshman season at UCLA.

He played for the Lakers, Pelicans and Bulls for five seasons.

His career averages are 11.9 points, 5.7 rebounds, 6.2 assists and 1.6 steals per contest while shooting 40.0% from the field and 36.4% from three-point range in 252 games lap.

The Bulls will play their first game of the 2024-25 regular season on October 23 when they visit the New Orleans Pelicans.