Brandon Ingram will be an integral piece of the Los Angeles Lakers season this year. The second-year forward is expected to be the team’s top scorer as well as become more of a leader on this young team.
While much of the focus for the Lakers has been on the offensive end, it is their defense that must improve if they plan on taking any sort of leap up the standings. Ingram understands that and expects to contribute to that improvement as well.
In an interview with Mike Bresnahan of Spectrum SportsNet Ingram spoke about using his length to make an impact on the defensive side:
“Defense, it just makes the game a whole lot easier.