On Thursday, the Los Angeles Lakers drafted Duke small forward Brandon Ingram with the second overall pick, a major step in the right direction for a team coming off of the worst season in franchise history.
Rightfully so, Ingram’s selection engendered much buzz, and discussions regarding the future of the franchise were initiated thanks to the selection of a player whose game many have compared to that of Kevin Durant.
The talking points appeared to be valid. Should the Lakers build around Ingram? Can he become a viable part of the Lakers’ young core?