EL SEGUNDO – Brandon Ingram has identified the problem, and he’s addressing it.
Battling shooting slumps throughout his rookie season, the 19-year-old forward added extra shooting sessions before practice and before games with assistant coach Brian Keefe. Ingram also makes late-night visits to the Lakers’ practice facility.
During those sessions, the Lakers coaching staff repeats a similar message.
“‘You’re not working for right now. You’re working for the future,’” Ingram said. “‘Everything we’re doing now will help in the long run.’”
Some of that work has already paid off. The Lakers (15-31) enter Friday’s game against the Indiana Pacers (22-19) at Staples Center with Ingram averaging 11.