The Lakers took another step into the future by drafting Duke’s Brandon Ingram with the No. 2 pick in the 2016 NBA Draft.
Between selecting Ingram and using the 32nd pick, General Manager Mitch Kupchak and head coach Luke Walton gave their thoughts on the newest Laker.
Below is a transcription from the Lakers’ practice facility in El Segundo:
Mitch Kupchak
Q: On comparisons between Ingram and Kevin Durant:
Kupchak: Obviously it’s unfair. I can see why people would make the comparison. I think they’re both gifted players. If you look at their time in college as freshmen, the similarities are striking in terms of size, body build and body type.