NBA Media Days are always filled with optimism. Every player is in the best shape of his life and has improved his jumper. The teams are all 0-0 and ready to put in the work needed to be better than anyone is giving them credit for. The guys are ready to show you what they’ve got. At Lakers Media day one thing is clear: the team believes a Brandon Ingram breakout is coming.
Lonzo Ball may be the “new” face of the Lakers, but based on the words actually coming out of people’s mouths — both players and members of the FO and coaching staff — it’s Ingram who is being looked at as the leader of the team.