Lonzo Ball is a gifted basketball player but that natural athletic ability does not always translate over to other sports. The Chicago Bulls star enjoyed some downtime this week with his model girlfriend Ally Rossel and the couple decided to celebrate his birthday by going out for an evening of mini golf.
While Ball is known for his precision and pinpoint accuracy on the court, the California native struggled to find his footing on the mini golf course. After a dreadful putt, Rossel can be heard laughing and playfully making fun of Ball on her latest Instagram story.
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Rossel added the following comment on the clip of Lonzo missing his putt:
“Not the #1 mini golfer but #1 in my heart”
Ball’s speech prior to the putt made the moment truly comical. Before lining up for his shot, the 27-year-old looked over at the camera confidently and provided the viewers a brief introduction.
“Lonzo Ball, China Hills California, and I am part of the masters,” Ball said
Ball celebrated his 27th birthday on Sunday. The former UCLA star is in his eighth season in the NBA and has had stints with the LA Lakers, New Orleans Pelicans and Bulls since making jump to the pros in 2017.
Rossel also posted an image of the couple making a heart gesture with their hands and added the following message:
“Happy Birthday my love”
Ball and Rossel have been together since 2019. The couple’s relationship seems stonger than ever with both of them often sharing content of their adventures together on social media.
It has been a difficult two-year period for Lonzo Ball. The Chicago Bulls guard suffered a knee injury that kept him on the bench. Prior to the 2024-25 season, Ball had not featured in an NBA game since facing the Golden State Warriors on Jan. 14, 2022.
On Oct. 17, Ball returned to the court for the the Bulls’ preseason game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The versatile guard played 15 minutes and went on to record 15 points and chip in with an assist and a rebound.
Following the game, Ball took to social media to share an inspiring message where he addressed the difficult injury.
Ball’s Instagram post led to a two-word response from his girlfriend Ally Rossel:
“️️ He’s backkkkk”
The Bulls’ regular season began on Wednesday and Ball has already featured in two games. The talented star will be raring to go after a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
