After taking a leap forward in his sophomore season, much was expected of Brandon Ingram heading into a third campaign. Particularly with the opportunity to play alongside LeBron James. Most identified Ingram as the likely candidate to emerge as a second star on the Los Angeles Lakers roster.
But the process of developing chemistry with James was interrupted almost immediately, as Ingram received a four-game suspension for his role in a fight with Chris Paul and the Houston Rockets. He then missed seven games because of a sprained ankle.
Ingram was three games into playing with James when the 16-year veteran suffered a strained groin that’s now knocked him out for an indefinite period of time.