Brandon Ingram may not have the hype of leading the Los Angeles Lakers back to contending that Lonzo Ball does, but his growth remains one of the biggest keys for the franchise to take a step forward.
There’s no denying that versatile, lanky forwards that can defend, ball handle, run the floor, finish around the rim and play inside-out are all the rage. The veteran, established All-Star types like Kevin Durant, LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard helped pave the way for younger prospects like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Ingram.