NBA Fans React to Bulls’ Heartfelt Lonzo Ball Post

The Chicago Bulls shared two heartfelt Lonzo Ball posts after he was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers

Feb 28, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Lonzo Ball (2) hits a three point shot against Toronto Raptors guard Jamal Shead (23) during overtime at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images | Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images

The Chicago Bulls were expected to have a busy 2025 offseason, with guys like Patrick Williams and Nikola Vucevic likely on the trading block. However, the Bulls made a more surprising move. The Bulls traded veteran point guard Lonzo Ball to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Isaac Okoro.

Earlier in the 2024-25 season, the Bulls signed Ball to a two-year contract extension worth $20 million, and many fans were excited to see him stay in Chicago for a couple of more years. However, the trade caught many people off guard.

Feb 24, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball before a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Ball spent four years in Chicago; however, he only played two of them. Ball missed the entire 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons due to injury, and many people assumed his basketball career was over. The 27-year-old point guard ultimately returned to the court and made an impact for the Bulls, but is now getting a fresh opportunity in Cleveland.

After the trade became official on Sunday, the Bulls shared a couple of heartfelt posts to wish Lonzo Ball a farewell.

Via Chicago Bulls: "One of the best comeback stories in sports.

Thank you and best of luck, @ZO2_ 🫡"

One of the best comeback stories in sports.

Thank you and best of luck, @ZO2_ 🫡 pic.twitter.com/HLe8FYzgt9

— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) July 6, 2025

Via Chicago Bulls: "Chicago will always love Lonzo Ball 🫡"

Chicago will always love Lonzo Ball 🫡 pic.twitter.com/42yumntTxU

— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) July 6, 2025

Many fans replied to the pair of posts in reaction to the trade.

"I know his time was limited by injury, but I'm honestly sad to see him go," one fan commented.

"Should’ve kept him😭We love you Zo! ❤️I know you will do amazing in CLE🥲," another fan said.

"Always what could have been but amazing whenever he was on the floor. Go get that chip, Zo," a fan replied.