LOS ANGELES -- As Andre Ingram checked into his first NBA game late in the first quarter, Houston Rockets star Chris Paul walked over with a quick message.
Paul, like many others, was in awe of Ingram's inspirational story, which went viral Monday. After spending a decade in the G League, Ingram was called up by the Los Angeles Lakers for the remainder of the season.
"I told him I heard about his story and that grind is unbelievable," said Paul, who like Ingram is 32. "I told him much respect.