Lonzo Ball's Statement on Potentially Rejoining Lakers

The Chicago Bulls guard was asked about playing in Los Angeles again

Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (2) celebrates after a 3-point basket as coach Billy Donovan (right) and Los Angeles Lakers forward Carmelo Anthony (7) watch in the second half at Staples Center. The Bulls defeated the Lakers 121-103. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Lonzo Ball may no longer be playing for the city of Los Angeles anymore, but his two seasons with the Lakers are something that still brings him love from LA fans today. Especially, considering the injury recovery journey Ball has gone through, he's a figure that fans all around the country can appreciate.

After the Bulls shockingly defeated the LA Clippers on Monday night, Ball was asked about ever rejoining the Lakers or Clippers as a player.

"Nah. Wherever I'm at, that's what I focus on. I try not to look ahead into the future, and just take it day by day," Ball said.

Reporter: “Do you ever think about playing back [in L.A.] again?”

Lonzo Ball: “Nah. Wherever I'm at, that's what I focus on. I try not to look ahead into the future, and just take it day by day.”

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Despite not thinking about rejoining the Lakers, Ball still finds playing in Los Angeles to be a very special moment

"It's always extra special coming back home," Ball said. "I'm always happy when we win, so today was a great day for me."

When it comes to the Clippers and the Intuit Dome specifically, Ball was a huge fan of the team's facilities.

Bulls guard Lonzo Ball on the Clippers’ Intuit Dome:

“I actually like this arena a lot. I know I didn’t shoot too well but shoutout [Steve] Ballmer for thinking about us. This is probably the best away locker room that I’ve ever been in. He’s a very thoughtful man, thinking of… pic.twitter.com/mVQSzo6Mls

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"I like this arena a lot," Ball said. "I know I didn't shoot too well today, but shout out [Steve] Ballmer for thinking about us. This is probably the best locker room away that I've ever been in."

Ball is currently signed to a four-year, $80 million contract with the Chicago Bulls, but will be an unrestricted free agent next season. Depending on how healthy he can finish the season, there should be a plethora of suitors for him.

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